How about giving credit to Dave Whitlock and Joe Robinson (of Austin Angler) for pioneering this technique? The original article is published here: http://flyfisherman.com/skills/dwnoknot/ .
No More Nail-Knots
How about giving credit to Dave Whitlock and Joe Robinson (of Austin Angler) for pioneering this technique? The original article is published here: http://flyfisherman.com/skills/dwnoknot/ .
Last edited by bazakwardz; 12-10-2008 at 06:28 PM.
Splicing lines has been around for decades. Northwest steelheaders have been using similar methods to customize fly lines for the past 40+ years and I believe they learned these methods from others. It likely all started with the advent of plastic/PVC coated fly lines.
Whom ever started the methods the article you link to is very informative.
"The reason you have a good vision is you're standing on the shoulders of giants." ~ Andy Batcho
Been using Scientific Anglers L2L leaders for a few years now and love them. No need to do anything special. Just twist in a new leader....if you ever wear one out in the first place!
Good fishing technique trumps all.....wish I had it.
I went to the link bazakwards posted and that is some good stuff. I used the method described by Tom D in his ''No More Nail Knots'' article this week to attach a new leader to my 8wt line. I used super glue for the connection. It seems to hold good and I will put it to the test tomorrow at our club outing.
I don't know where to get zap-a-gap. Is this something I have to get at a fishing store or a fabric shop? I've heard about it here in the BB alot but have never seen it sold anywhere. Jim
I'm either going to, coming from or thinking about fishing. Jim
JimOriginally Posted by jimsnarocks
Try the local hobby shop. The kind that sells RC planes and stuff like that (big boy toys). That is where I get mine.
Brad
I have no idea when Mr. Whitlock came up with this method. I learned of this type of connection when Al Caucci showed it to me about a dozen years ago. Using this splice, Caucci recommended Krazy Glue, the result is a connection that is smooth, strong and none that I've ever made has ever failed.
Dub
Joe Robinson wrote the article Zap-A-Gap Splice in the Fly Fisherman March 1988 issue
Al Caucci wrote The Krazy Glue Leader Splice in the December 1995 issue.
Whitlock's No Knot Connections was from December 2003
I believe Whitlock did have an earlier article on this subject, but I couldn't find it
The simpler the outfit, the more skill it takes to manage it, and the more pleasure one gets in his achievements.
--- Horace Kephart
Harry Lemire, well known Northwest steelheader, is credited with creating custom lines for 2 handed rods using what is referred to as the "Zap a Gap" method to toss heavy sink tips and big flies. I have been informed that he likely learned the technique from George Keough. I can't seem to find much information on Mr. Keough. Anyone have anything?
"The reason you have a good vision is you're standing on the shoulders of giants." ~ Andy Batcho
I don't use the nail not anyway. I use the Castwell Knot to a furled leader loop. So simple and quick can do it in the dark, no tool needed, and holds. Thank you Mr. Castwell.
I have a friend who didn't like loop to loops using the furled leader. I have converted some L2L's to furled leaders for him to try. Works like a charm. Remove the leader that came with the L2L and replace it with a furled leader. Make up a few different furled leaders with the L2L connect and you can change leaders at will with a simple twist....and then another twist.......
Gemrod
Google Buy Zap A Gap
You will find many vendors and suppliers, including Cabelas that sell it.
Gemrod
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