"I would like to go into the knots you use to fasten the leader to your fly line, but that's too involved. Different knots are best for different conditions. Perhaps someday I will cover the correct knots and when to use them. "

In case some of you didn't read "Winding Too Far" this is a JC quote.

Having lost my share of fish to knots...heck probably more than my share I try to pay attention to the proper knots .
I think for the most part we tend to ty knots we remember...that we find easy to ty ...even if we don't think they are the strongest or best suited.

I would like for JC to present his ideas and at the risk of getting shot down I'll give the one that I've gleaned from reading what sounded like good "tests" and recommendations.

LINE TO LEADER:

Could go loop to loop but if not...
-Albright
-Nail
-Needle Nailess...this one's neat if you've got time
-Castwell knot...posts have been positive but to me I can't get over that it looks like it could slip

LEADER TO TIPPET:

-Ligature knot...if using nylon
-Orvis tippet knot...if using fluorocarbon

TIPPET TO FLY:

-Pitzen [16-20]
-Orvis knot
-Davy knot

-or Non-slip loop at certain times


Not talking salt here
and who can remember all those....

Shoot just reread JC's quote and realize he was only talking line to leader...well I'm not going to delete all this so here it is ....have at it....