Neddle Nail Knot - Leader to Fly Line

[Gringo]

I put some Loons knot sense on usually, mainly because I keep snagging the fly on my nail knots with tailing loops and other generally poor casting techniques, and this seems to help. It also helps run through the runners for a quick cast if sight fishing.

My point is though that after reading several reviews I have learned that these products, from superglue to specialty knot products, make no difference to knot strength at all, merely smooth the profile.

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[gadabout]

salmonguy,

Pliobond as not known by any other name. Some fly shops have it and some hardware stores have it. It comes in both a squeeze tube and in a bottle.

[salmonguy]

Hi gadabout,

Thanks for answering my question. I guess I will have to try a couple of more spots!!!

Thanks Again,
Alan (salmonguy)

[alaskanfishguides]

Salmonguy
I don't know about your location, but the Sportsman's Warehouse in Anchorage has Pliobond on the shelves in the flyfishing area. Maybe you have a SW in your area or close by? You might even try a google search and order online...

Ed

Frank B
I think that you're correct in this assumption. I tried to prove it but was only able to convince myself. I cranked down on a nail knot so tightly that I thought "no water is ging to get in there" but the very tip went down anyway. Therefore my solution is the best I've been able to come up with so far. I'll try a few more experiments the next time I buy a new line. Frequent use of the line cleaner does wonders.

Ol' Bill
1932

[Badger]

Nearnuff-
What does the match (heating) part do? Can water still seep in to this kind of connection?

By coating the juncture with knot sense does it make it heavier which in turn would make the tip sink?



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[Badger]

Anyone ever used Flexement for this procedure?

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Many go fishing all their lives without
knowing that it is not fish they are after.
- Henry David Thoreau

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[Bevan James]

What I do each time prior to beginning fishing is smear some Loon Payette Paste over and around the the knot/line connection and this seems to prevent the tip from sinking. I'll add more during the course of the day if/when the effectiveness of the initial application wears off. I use a standard needle nail knot when connecting leaders to my fly line.