Connections

[JG63]

Makin' some leader connectors today as I don't care much for "Factory Welded Loops". For floating lines, I use Sunset Amnesia 30# to add visibility. A simple perfection loop nail knotted to your fly line works great. I'm experimenting with Loon Knot Sense on both knots. Results are satisfactory.

Amnesia glowing under the UV lamp:

Coated nail knot and perfection loop attached to an old Buckskin SA Air Cell Ultra WF5F:

Finished "Product Shot":

Maybe I'll see some of you out there this season! JG

 

[McSneek]

Nothing new with what you're doing. Used to do it that way myself then they started making fly lines with factory welded loops.....

 

[InCahoots]

Looks good. What is the length of the Amnesia section? 30# too much for 4 wt. line? Thanks

 

[JG63]

Didn't claim to be new - been doing this method since 1985 or so. As mentioned in the original post, the Loon product is what is new for me here. FWIW, I trust my knots more than the factory loops. About 2 inches is good. I can tie them closer to the fly line end but you lose some visibility during the cast with less Amnesia section. Arguing semantics is for the birds -

 

[McSneek]

I've been using the Loon UV knot sense for awhile for applications like this. I like it.

 

[Bonzoso]

Thanks JG. Always good to hear a suggestion weather it's new or old. Some of us are not up to speed as are some others. A good tip is worth the danger of repeating. Be well!

 

[Chaz]

Factory welded loops don't last forever. Sandfly did a repair on one of my lines.

 

[franklin]

I've used Loon Knot Sense a lot and like it. Only issue is that what is in the tube ages and in about six months it wouldn't get hard, just somewhat gummy.

 

[Cold]

Only issue is that what is in the tube ages and in about six months it wouldn't get hard, just somewhat gummy.

That's what she said.

 

[steveo27]

Good tip. I have line with a welded loop that needs some attention. Im going to give the knotsense a try

 

[franklin]

Very useful for fly tying as well. (And I've used for some equipment repairs.)

 

[allan_s]

Welded loops are good to go these days. I use them until they wear out and then I do the same as shown here.

 

[sandfly]

I cut the welded loops off and tie a nail knot with mono and then a perfection loop 4" from end of line. coat with goop

 

[franklin]

Never had a problem with a welded loop. So if it ain't broke I don't fix it.