Should I use a smaller loop or just tie a clinch?
Posted by Slycrown12
Should I use a smaller loop or just tie a clinch?
Posted by Slycrown12
7 Comments
Yeah that loop is way too big. Unimproved clinch FTW
What size tippet is that? You’ll probably want to go much smaller
You only use that loop on wet flies.
Yeah I wouldn’t use a loop knot on anything that small. Clinch will get it done.
Also, get smaller tippet/leaders.
Huge fly loop. That’s going to cause a ridiculous amount of drag in the water.
Too big? Yeah probably — does it matter? No. If you want your loop knots smaller pull the loop down into your thumb and index finger when you pinch it & cinch toward the fly.
Use a clinch. I know that’s 4lb mono, but what manufacturer? That looks absolutely gigantic to me.
You don’t want a loop knot on anything except streamers/wets which are fished with movement. For dries and standard nymphs use a clinch/improved clinch or davy knot (all basically the same, just take your pick). A loop will make dead drift presentations really sloppy