loop or no loop when swinging??

[Sandspanker]

How many people use a loop when the swing for steelhead?? I;m new and have seen both ways of fishing. Just was wondering who uses what and why??

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Holding a loop to drop on the take or a 'loop to loop' connection in the line system?

[Sandspanker]

holding the loop

[thepeacockspecial]

use a loop. ive lost fish by not holding a loop, because they tend to take off after the hit. the loop gives u enough time to adjust if it takes off quickly. i don't know the real reason why, but im a self taught angler. there are no reasons to it as long as it works. its been more effective for me holding a loop.

[Mark Kranhold]

For sure a loop. This loop will allow the fish to take the fly and then turn to go back to its lie. This will allow for a good hook set in the corner of the jaw. Look at which side of the jaw its hooked in, it will genrally be in the corner of the jaw from the side of the river you are fishing from. I hold about a 2'-3' loop. Hope this helps, stick em!!

[Bruce Slightom]

I use a drop loop of about two feet when I am using a floating line with flies in the surface or just under. I never use one with weighted flies of sink tips.

[Jasonh]

Ditto what Bruce said. Very good advice!

JH

[shawn kempkes]

I do the same thing as Bruce

[Scott V]

I always use a loop no matter what I am fishing for.

[flyguy1]

For sure a loop. Letting the fish take the loop allow the fish not to feel tension on the line when it turns. Up in B.C where to fish tend to be aggressive and grabby, the guides will tell you to let the fish take the loop and some. By and some they say to let the fish pull line of the reel (lose drag) before setting the hook. I have used this technique on the american and it works.