What's your favorite knot? I've always used the surgeons but am interested in what others use
What's your favorite knot? I've always used the surgeons but am interested in what others use
Trout,
I love the surgeons knot also, however for leader to tippet on a little trout outfit that knot makes a big bump, So I use the Blood knot because of it's thinner profile. My 2 cents
Carl Blackledge
I’m much more fond of blood knots too, as long as it’s not too big of a change in diameter or stiffness
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Triple surgeons - strong, easy and fast to tie.
This would be a knotless tapered leader to a level length of tippet for the most common situation:
Double or Triple surgeons for most.
Blood or barrel knot is cleaner.
Uni-knot is another option.
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For salt water many use the Albright, especially Third World guides.
Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)
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IMHO the best knot is the Slim Beauty but it's not easy to tie,especially on a windy flat.The Triple Surgeons looks simple but has to be tied well or it will pop easily....it's also bulky.I'm going with the consensus and prefer a Uni knot or Blood knot as they have a thinner profile.
Most times a blood knot. If I’m in a rush I will use a double or triple surgeons.
Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)
567 Barber Street
Sebastian, Florida 32958
Fly Fishing Travel Consultant
Certified FFF Casting Instructor
Email: billkiene63@gmail.com
Cell: 530/753-5267
Web: www.billkiene.com
Contact me for any reason........
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