Tying knots

[Clay]

How about an 18" brown and a 4lb bass. That is only from recent memory. The only time I've had one fail is when I snagged on a log and it took quite a pull to break it. I bet you used the plug-in type and not the twist-in type. I will be going after 40lb carp soon.
If you had a twist-on type you must not have had it on correctly. Never had one fail with a fish on the line.
This guy didn't get away:

Anyone who fishes for carp with a fly rod can't be all bad

The ones that I had the problem with were the twist in ones. I find they also offer much more air resistance than a nail knot. If you don't have confidence in something, in this game, it isn't for me. If you are happy with them, go in peace as they say. My opinion is that a nail knot is a better mouse trap when push comes to shove. On those 40 pound carp, use a nail knot, on a 4 pound trout (which is a beauty by the way) you can probably use the L2L. On steelies, big carp and salmon I am a nail knot guy for sure.

Rick

[DickM]

bonefishwhisperer.......................
Was that, (Bull shark ???), alive when that photo was taken ?
If he was you sure have bigger gonads that me.
You could have lost some important appendages or worse.
DickM.

[bonefishwhisperer]

it was after a long fight but yes it is and he was very aggressive...what you dont see is his head is wedged in the coral and its impossible for him to get me...kinda like gator wrestling.... if you really want to live on the edge I recommend to do it this way..SWEET....yes the NAIL KNOT then ALBRIGHT then BIMINI which sets up a loop to loop or the mighty X knot