Hello i have done this with a 4wt & 5wt fly line
http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/loop4.htm (http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/loop4.htm)
I want to Finnish them off with some shrink tubing.I have been looking at buying some carp shrink tube from Ebay.I have never used the stuff before what diameter tubing would i need to fit over a 4 & 5 wt Wildfisher fly line.Cheers :D
It's best not to use shrink tubing on those loops. it will cause hinging and cracking. There is no need for any other finish than the aquaseal.
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I am sure i have some aquaseal in the freezer.Cheers mike
I just strip the outer between my fingernails and then use a needle and waxed thread to sew and whip the tag end to form the loop, works fine, have used it for pike as well as trout without any problems :)
Wild Fisher lines work ok with this method. http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/loop4.htm (http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/loop4.htm)
But tried another line & the inner braid was so tight the tag end wouldn't pull through the middle.Ended up using a Minicon as i never thought about using a needle and waxed thread to sew and whip the tag end to form the loop.Good tip for the future Ferg. Cheers :D
There are lines with very dense or solid cores which of course wont work with that method. For a quick setup on the water I just strip the outer coating, ( a butane lighter will soften it), for a few inches, form a loop and tie a simple overhand knot in the loop. It is best to treat this with some form of waterproof and flexible glue if you want to use it long term. I have never had one fail.
Simple overhand;
http://www.netplaces.com/knots/tying-loops/overhand-loop.htm (http://www.netplaces.com/knots/tying-loops/overhand-loop.htm)
If you are worried you can use a double overhand loop;
http://www.gofishing.co.uk/Angling-Times/Section/how-to/Coarse-fishing-advice/Fishing-Knots/Overhand-loop-/ (http://www.gofishing.co.uk/Angling-Times/Section/how-to/Coarse-fishing-advice/Fishing-Knots/Overhand-loop-/)
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