tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post4273751607428703708..comments2023-06-19T09:51:51.043+01:00Comments on Dry Fly 'Expert': The STRONGEST KNOT...Regular Rodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412350204961563932noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-17189980982010806082017-05-11T11:08:13.152+01:002017-05-11T11:08:13.152+01:00Thank you for the heads up Chris. I've includ...Thank you for the heads up Chris. I've included a link to it on the YouTube page now.<br /><br />RRRegular Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412350204961563932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-90847060142407064202017-05-10T23:16:13.318+01:002017-05-10T23:16:13.318+01:00Hi RR
The video for this seems to have disappeare...Hi RR<br /><br />The video for this seems to have disappeared and I don't follow your instructions, any chance of reposting it. I'm keen to try making a tapered leader following your spec..<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />ChrisChrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-17091806315518237562016-04-26T21:36:07.999+01:002016-04-26T21:36:07.999+01:00Great strong knotGreat strong knotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-14668831506539965532015-03-12T09:58:22.247+00:002015-03-12T09:58:22.247+00:00Hi RR....I use this knot exclusively for joining l...Hi RR....I use this knot exclusively for joining lines (tie my own tapered leaders) and droppers on copolymer and fluorocarbon lines - the knot has never ever let me down...now I don't even bother with the two turns in the loop - I only use one turn and it a) makes an even neater knot and b) doesn't appear to make any difference at all to the knot strength.<br /><br />Nigel aka Brit in a Bothy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-65682419266983384222014-05-12T12:16:20.246+01:002014-05-12T12:16:20.246+01:00My pleasure Dan, a repository of information (some...My pleasure Dan, a repository of information (some of it next to useless) is what this blog is for. Thank you for the kind feedback.<br /><br />RRRegular Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412350204961563932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-28787936258228558762014-05-12T09:52:09.191+01:002014-05-12T09:52:09.191+01:00Hi RR
I've only just discovered this article ...Hi RR<br /><br />I've only just discovered this article and it couldn't have come at a better time.<br />Last week I had a day fishing where my dropper knot broke 3 times (I use a 4 turn water knot), this hasn't happened to me before and it really knocked my confidence in the knot, or my abilities to tie it correctly.<br /><br />I had a session yesterday and practiced this figure of eight knot a few times before heading out.<br />I'm now completely converted.<br /><br />It's so simple to tie, using that video as guidance, and it's just incredibly strong.<br />It's given me my confidence back in fishing with droppers.<br /><br />It even coped well with a couple of obligatory casts in to a tree, both times I got my leader and flies back intact.<br /><br />Thanks for putting this up, it's been a real revelation.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-11208011630625094902014-05-09T22:31:59.058+01:002014-05-09T22:31:59.058+01:00Yes it is Martin, make sure you cut off the spare ...Yes it is Martin, make sure you cut off the spare length that is nearest the reel. Use the down pointing end for your dropper.<br /><br />RRRegular Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412350204961563932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-12882622378632412162014-05-09T18:49:40.755+01:002014-05-09T18:49:40.755+01:00Is this a knot that could be used to tie on a drop...Is this a knot that could be used to tie on a dropper too?<br /><br />Regards,<br />Martin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-59200230750539420992013-08-11T23:18:05.357+01:002013-08-11T23:18:05.357+01:00Best knot for joining two lines without a shadow o...Best knot for joining two lines without a shadow of doubt and also a very easy knot to tie. You'd be mad to use any other knot. Good clear instructions.Buncnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-5453201613991468772013-08-11T17:33:17.644+01:002013-08-11T17:33:17.644+01:00Hopefully now you will be able to manage this knot...Hopefully now you will be able to manage this knot. There is none stronger for the job of joining two lengths of monofilament. Can you try it for me please Howard and then let me know how you fared? Thank you.<br /><br />RRRegular Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412350204961563932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725820531987570568.post-91084840258790972902013-08-11T17:29:22.528+01:002013-08-11T17:29:22.528+01:00Oh my. Truth be told, the only knot I can tie with...Oh my. Truth be told, the only knot I can tie without instruction is the improved clinch knot. I have one of those tools for tying a nail knot. I don't even wear tie shoes because I never mastered how to do that!cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.com