Bought a couple rolls of Cortland back in the day, but I only use it for the bigger rigs where perfection loops/whipped loops/welded loops are a bit riskier as Tailingloop suggests. Rio sells individual loop in 3 sizes, although I personally like to double nail knot my loops, rather than rely on that plastic tubing.
For smaller stuff and freshwater as you seem to be describing, just nail knot on a butt section with a perfection loop as suggested.
I do it like James, but put a short piece of heat shrink tubing on the line before doing the loop. then slide over and heat it.
Rick
Rick ... I really like that idea! Where, though, do you find the shrink tubing??
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The big box home improvement stores carry heat shrink tubing; electronic supply stores like Radio Shack do, too. You can also find it online.Originally Posted by Betty Hiner
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Scott
Found some at Harbour Freight also. Menards had a couple of sizes the last time I looked.
I like it because it slides thru the guides easier.
Rick
If the line does not come with a loop, I do this:
Thank you, Guys!! Looks like even an old broad may be learning some new tricks!! Am guessing for my "nonexistent" South Dakota trouts, three nail knots may not be entirely needed. Don't think I'd reach the fifty pound size!
Trouts don't live in ugly places.
A friend is not who knows you the longest, but the one who came and never left your side.
Don't look back, we ain't goin' that way.
I just use the Castwell knot and go fishing. Worked for me for years. So simple that most people think it will not hold. Use it on all my lines from trout to pike.
Brad
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Other than video production not being that guy's strong suit, that was a very informative video. I really like that method of multiple nail knots as they are much easier and faster than wrapping and finishing the way I currently do this. If I add the shrink wrap, it should make it so the knots/loop don;t snag on my tip guide when I reel all the line in. This turned out to be a very interesting and informative thread!
Jim Smith
Why not use the Gudebrod Braided Butt Leader : http://www.masontackle.com/index.php...t_detail&p=205
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