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    Question quick hook to tippet connection??

    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.
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    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.
    Last edited by black_co; 03-28-2009 at 04:18 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MOturkE View Post
    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.
    Last edited by catman; 03-28-2009 at 04:20 AM.
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    tippet threader >>> http://flyreeldots.com/

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    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.
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    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.

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    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

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    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!
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    Had another thought this afternoon ...
    Possibly the combination of the tippet threader (magnet thingie) and a Ty-rite (thing that looks like a ball point pen, with a spring controlled hook inside it) might work? If the barrel on the ty-rite was enlarged, making it easier for your son to grasp, he could twist the "pen" part, and form a knot. The combination of ty-rite and fas-snap is another idea that may work. That way he could hold the fly with the ty-rite, and snap it on the fas-snap.
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    Thumbs up Loads of help

    Gee whillikers...!!!

    I knew you all would help. That's why I love this site.

    I'm willing to give all these ideas a try. I imagine any one of them will work for him. The dexterity is there, just that his hands won't quit shaking. So, it's likely he'll find the idea he likes best and stick with it.

    Catman and Betty, thanks for your kind offers. I'll be in touch with you pretty quick.

    Rainbowchaser, pure genius!
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