Striper Knots

[koffler]

Thanks for the input.

[David Lee]

...been using the same knot more and more. Professor Lee introduced me to this knot last year on the American. I got a B- the first few knots I tied...but I've since moved to a B+

Later...

Hmmmmm .... that reminds me ....

You and a fellow from Tracy are due for a trip up thisaway pretty quick - I have EVIL plans in store


For the record , the two knots I use for fly to tippet are the Kreh loop and the Trilene knot . Even with wire bites .

David

[bp]

gents(?)

tied that knot a couple of times and mine leave a pretty distinct angle in the loop relative to the main line. is this typical or am i just lame (my Alaska fishing buddies always think the latter)??

any hints on getting this straight? also, the notes on the web site suggest no smaller than size 12 hook. what knot do you guys use when you have to fish the 18-24 stuff like midge pupas and BWO nymphs.

much appreciation for your help.

bp

[Adam Grace]

Bp, The Kreh loop is not really designed for flies that small but for larger saltwater sized flies. As far as getting the loop straight, only pull with the tag end AND I generally help the wraps get tighter by the use of my thumb or finger - by pushing the wraps together as I pull on the tag end to cinch the wraps down. One key to the knot is draw the primary overhand knot as small as possible, then when you thread the tag end through the eye of the hook make sure the overhand knot is touching the eye of the hook. By the time you finish the knot the loop will be just far enough away from the hook to work well and your loop will not be huge.

Sorry but that's hard to describe, better shown in person.

[bp]

Thanks Adam.

What do you guys use for the little stuff, dry and nymph? I am an improved clinch knot guy today. Seems to work well. Don't get busted off unless I get lazy and tie a poor one (often) and it's pretty easy to tie on most hook and tippet sizes.

bp

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Lefty Kreh promoted the 'Non-slip Loop Knot' because he knew it was important to the sport.

Most use it for more action in the fly allowing the fly to swim more easily on the end of the tippet.

For salt water and Striper fishing locally it is very popular now.

It also allows people to cast heavier flies for a longer length of time without knot fatigue. If you tie a big heavy fly on with a cinch knot it will get weaker as you cast and finally break or fall off. Kind of like bending a piece of metal back and forth till it breaks.

For small trout flies most still use the improved clinch/cinch knot.

[Hairstacker]

For the little stuff, nymph and dry, I'm a uni-knot man mayself. Just something I'm used to.