Quote Originally Posted by Scruffy Fly
I use the loop to loop for line to leader connection for both of my rods. But some times I wonder why. . . . . . I am thinking that I need to cut the loop off the leader and try Castwells knot for the line to leader connection but I am not sure that is going to reduce the problem substantially.
I too had your exact same problem with my 7' 4wt. The Castwell knot helps immensely. It snakes through the guides like a charm and is ridiculiously simple to tie.

Hydlide