quick hook to tippet connection??

[MOturkE]

My 14 year old son is affected by ataxic cerebral palsy and his hands tremor badly when he's trying to perform small motor functions. He's not able to tie any knots at all.

My question is; is there a product that allows a quick connection between the hook and tippet similar to the barrelswivel/quick-lock snap/snelled hook system used in bait casting? Or, has anyone ever tried to snell flies and use the metal snaps on a fly rod?

I can tie all his flies snell style, but I want him to be as independent as possible while he's on the water. My concern with the snap locks is the weight. We mostly fish in fresh water so this may not even be a problem, but we do plan to get after some trout this summer and I want him to have a chance to get a few on his own. I think a snap lock would tend to drag his fly down and be detrimental to a good presentation.

I'm also looking toward the future, I don't want him to miss out on fly fishing just because his dad isn't there to tie the knots.

Thanks in advance for the help that you can (and will generously) give.

[black_co]

No-Knot Fas-Snap would be the way to go for wets, but I'm not sure how well they would work for dries.

Here's a link from Bass Pro: No-Knot Fas-Snap

EDIT: I just read their description....

The innovative, lightweight No-Knot Fas-Snap is designed to be tied directly to your tippet or mono line. No-Knot Fas-Snap will not inhibit casting or presentation and it even floats with a dry fly! 30 per pack.

[catman]

My 14 year old son is affected by ataxic cerebral palsy and his hands tremor badly when he's trying to perform small motor functions. He's not able to tie any knots at all.

My question is; is there a product that allows a quick connection between the hook and tippet similar to the barrelswivel/quick-lock snap/snelled hook system used in bait casting? Or, has anyone ever tried to snell flies and use the metal snaps on a fly rod?

I can tie all his flies snell style, but I want him to be as independent as possible while he's on the water. My concern with the snap locks is the weight. We mostly fish in fresh water so this may not even be a problem, but we do plan to get after some trout this summer and I want him to have a chance to get a few on his own. I think a snap lock would tend to drag his fly down and be detrimental to a good presentation.

I'm also looking toward the future, I don't want him to miss out on fly fishing just because his dad isn't there to tie the knots.

Thanks in advance for the help that you can (and will generously) give.

PM me your address and I will give your son all the No-Knot Fas-Snaps I have, I think I have a few of them to offer.

[rainbowchaser]

If he can handle a loop to loop connection you might consider tying his flies with a loop of monofilament projecting over the hook eye and putting a loop on the end of his leader. Simply put leader loop through the fly loop and push fly through the leader loop. Pull tight. To change flies just push on leader loop knot to open the loop and push fly back out.

[Buddy Sanders]

I'd also suggest the Fast Snaps, but find a few locally and see if he can make them work before you buy a bunch. They are pretty small.

If that's a problem for him, either go 'loop to loop' as Rainbow Chaser recommended, or try a Duo Lock Snap...they are just light wire, and the small ones are small enough for subsurface flies...probably okay for larger dries too, but not those 16s or 18s.

Buddy

[CoachBob]

Step over to here
http://flyanglersonline.com/features...ese/120108.php
and you'll get a good idea of what your options might be.

Bob

[Betty Hiner]

Tim,
I have 3 packs of medium and 2 packs of small "Fas-snaps", if you'd want to give them a whirl, and I have a magnetic 'thingie' like in the dot ad to set the hook on and run the tippet through to knot (tippet threader). You'd be welcome to try it out too.
Betty
Rainbowchaser's idea is an excellent one too!

[rockthief]

tippet threader >>> http://flyreeldots.com/