Mono Loop

[njemt]

Anyone have a permanent mono loop attached to their fly line? If so what pound test?

 

[AKSkim]

I think you will see that mainly on your 8, 9, 10 weight lines with the interchangeable systems.

If you choose to place it on say your 6 weight, I highly recommend tying the loop with a perfect knot.

 

[Fly Guy]

The factory loop ripped on my 4wt and I called John at Tight Lines for advice. He said attach a 4x tippet with a nail knot and use it like that. When I need to replace the leader, leave 12" of leader and use a tripple nail knot to attach a new leader. I always fish a 7.5' 4x tippet on my 4wt and attach to it 5x, 6x, and so on tippet according to what I'm fishing with.

On my sink tip line, also 4wt, I think I have a 20-30lb mono loop tied on also by John. He and Andrew know their stuff. Go there if you need help.

Jeremy

 

[AKSkim]

I have a 20-30lb mono loop tied on also by John. He and Andrew know their stuff. Go there if you need help.

Jeremy

Bet it is a perfect knot for that loop.

Very good advice.

 

[Pete]

On the rods I use most frequently, I normally have a semi-permanent leader butt section nail-knotted to the line. I use perfection loop knots to connect the rest of the leader.

Depending on the line weight the diameter ranges between 0.018" - 0.025" (about 0.002" larger than the next section of the most frequently used leader).

Length varies with the rod action. With a new rod, I start with about 3', try it, and then cut it back until I get a good "turn-over".

For the rest of the leader, I generally use the formulas published in McClain's Encyclopedia, but if you search this forum for leader discussions, you'll find lots of different (and valid) opinions on how to make a good leader.

 

[Randyflycaster]

Yes, I'm using a mono loops more and more. (Orvis has them on the end of some of their lines.) Mono loops are a lot easier to put on than the braided loops, and those loops often break. I think I use twenty pound test for my 4-5-6 lines.

Randy

 

[klg neighbor]

Yes, I'm using a mono loops more and more. (Orvis has them on the end of some of their lines.) Mono loops are a lot easier to put on than the braided loops, and those loops often break. I think I use twenty pound test for my 4-5-6 lines.

Randy

I've never had a braided loop break and don't have difficulty putting them on. Maybe on the next change of loops, I might try the mono loop.

Anyone have any performance information? Is the transfer of energy affected by mono or braided?

 

[KAfly]

How about welded loops as thez are described in this like?

Welded Loops - Salmon Fishing Forum

It seems to be a good idea.
Will try this weekend or maybe next.

 

[Burtbords149]

I've never had a braided loop break and don't have difficulty putting them on. Maybe on the next change of loops, I might try the mono loop.

Anyone have any performance information? Is the transfer of energy affected by mono or braided?

I've always felt that the transfer of energy is affected by any type of loops, mono or braided, for this reason I nail knot a 2' length of 30lb Chameleon and then blood knot my leaders on from there.

 

[klg neighbor]

I've always felt that the transfer of energy is affected by any type of loops, mono or braided, for this reason I nail knot a 2' length of 30lb Chameleon and then blood knot my leaders on from there.

Thanks, when I need to change the loop I'll give this a try to see if I notice a difference.