backing to line connection

[spoonser]

When using loop to loop connection between flyline and backing, what loop knot do people use in the backing?

[J Castwell]

I have used the surgeons.

[saltydancindave]

Bimini for the #7 - #12 weights.

[dunfly]

Same here a bimini. I tie the loop large enough to pass the reel through. That way you don't have to pull the whole line through to change fly lines.

[DickM]

spoonser.........
1st tie a Bimini in the backing and then use the following to connect it to your fly line loop.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/DickM/Bimini-To-Fly-Line-Loop.jpg

This connection will compress the fly line loop and let it zoom through the guides. It also prevents the girth hitch.

Hope this helps,
DickM.

[Host Ray]

I use perfection loops, all of my spools with the backing on them have a large loop in the backing. I then nail not a few feet of backing onto my fly line and put a large loop on the end. The loops are large enough to easily pass the spool/reel through. I can switch lines very quickly.

[Clay]

When using loop to loop connection between flyline and backing, what loop knot do people use in the backing?

I always like to follow these knot questions. My question is why do you think that you want to do a loop to loop connection with your backing?

Make sure that your knot is small enough to easily go through your smallest guide. Check out this guide from Rio: http://www.rioproducts.com/photos/fi...fe97733597.pdf

I prefer an albright knot in my backing to fly line connection since it is small and strong and I actually get into my backing often while chasing carp so knot selection is important. If you are fishing for brook trout that are 9" it doesn't really matter, but if you are fishing for a species that will really take you into your backing choose your knot selection carefully.

Rick

[shorthaul]

Rick
In saltwater, I'll change lines and switch between a sinker / intermediate /shooting head/ floater depending on conditions. The better reels are are expensive and I cant afford a reel for each line so a big bimini in the backing that the whole reel will go through will let me change lines in a minute or 2.
Mike

[Clay]

Rick
In saltwater, I'll change lines and switch between a sinker / intermediate /shooting head/ floater depending on conditions. The better reels are are expensive and I cant afford a reel for each line so a big bimini in the backing that the whole reel will go through will let me change lines in a minute or 2.
Mike

I actually noticed a discussion of that on the link that I provided from Rio. I also realized that a second spool can be expensive for many reels too. Thanks for the follow up.