Pre-tying flies on tippet?

[oldfrat]

Due to an unfortunate medical condition that causes numb fingers, I now find myself spending way too long tying flies on tippet, wasting a lot of precious water time on the process. It has occurred to me that I might solve this by tying the flies on a length of tippet in advance and putting a loop knot in the other end. Then I could put flies on my leader with a simple loop-to-loop connection.

Any ideas on this:
1. What is the best loop knot to use for this purpose?
2. How long should that tippet line be with loop and fly?
3. What is the best way to store and carry these flies pre-tied on tippet?

Many thanks in advance for any advice.

Brad

[maodiver]

For storage, there are leader storage devices which are cylindrical in nature like these
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/leader-storage/. Seem easy enough to make.

Tippet length to me would depend on your desire...

My only concern would be about the extra "hinge" in the line during the casting stroke...

[billhouk]

The Prefection Loop is an easy and strong knot for tippet to leader connection. Reportedly, a lot of people use it in a knotless system regardless of age. If you make them small and clean enough the "hinge" effect seems to be minimized. (OK, maybe not any age but, I find it works pretty well.)

[Allan]

I'm limited in the number of knots I know but the 'Perfection Loop', as Bill suggested, is a strong small knot that won't interfere too much. As far as length, I'd say 5-6 inches but that's just an arbitrary guess. For storage you can use a fly wallet or any container that allows you to keep the fly + tippet straight.
Oh, you may want to consider placing one of those tiny stainless steel rings at the end of your leader where the tippet will be attached instead of a loop at that point. Attach tippet the same as you would a loop-to-loop but you'll have less bulk. Just a thought. Good luck.

Allan

[Betty Hiner]

You could try something like this, too, in a multiple package. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishi...3Bcat104200380 I think there is a Cabelas closer to you, but if not speak but the word, and I'll visit this one here.

For sure, use a perfection knot. Smooth, simple, it works.

[Prairieschooner]

How about something like this?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/No-Kn...aps/701927.uts

[tailingloop]

We have a couple of customers who pre tie their flies on to tippet sections with a loop in the end.

For a loop knot I prefer the non-slip mono loop knot. This knot is stronger than the perfection loop. It is described in many of Lefty Kreh's books as well as other books and many places on line.

[billhouk]

Randy, I just cut the loop (on the tippet) and re-tie the perfection loop if I want to use the fly again.

[randyflycaster]

Bill,
I'm sure that would work. Why didn't I think of that?
Randy

[billhouk]

I'm sure you did and I'm just "smart" enough to fall for it.