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Old 08-24-2011, 05:11 PM
Thundercatcher Thundercatcher is offline
 
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Whats the easiest way to tie you tippet line to the leader?
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Old 08-24-2011, 05:35 PM
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Blood Knot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj-HZ...eature=related

Improved Blood knot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm7g0PASKe8

Surgeons Knot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imx-2tMIOS8

I find the Surgeons Knot to be the easiest for me.
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Old 08-24-2011, 05:36 PM
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Whats the easiest way to tie you tippet line to the leader?

double surgeons knot for me is easiest
Blood knot next, which leaves a smaller wake and doesnt collect as much icky crap
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Old 08-24-2011, 05:41 PM
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I've been experimenting with tying a nail knot with the tippet around the leader followed by an overhand knot in the tag end of the leader to stop it from slipping. It's pretty strong, try it out.
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Old 08-24-2011, 10:38 PM
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Double uni,i can tie it in the dark just by feel.3x to 6lb maxima works for me.
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