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Needle Knot has one big advantage over other line/leader
knots in that the leader comes out of the center of the
fly line. Streamlined this way it minimizes hinging or
hang-ups. (a) Using a new razor blade, slice an
inch of the leader's butt to a point so it will pass through
eye of a small needle (not much larger than half the diameter
of the fly line's tip). Insert needle through center of
line and out one side about 3/8 to 1/2 inch. Place trimmed
leader point through needle eye. (b) Using pliers,
pull needle and 4 to 6 inches of leader through the fly
line. (c) Lay a large needle next to the fly line
and start wrapping leader around fly line and needle back
toward tip of fly line. (d) Make 4 to 5 even wraps
lightly. Do not allow wraps to overlap or spring away.
Pass end of leader through needle eye, then pull needle
under and past wraps. Carefully tighten, and position
wraps just behind and over exit hole in fly line. (e)
Tighten knot by pulling firmly on both ends of leader.
Trim off excess leader. Coat knot and exit point of leader
with rubber-based cement for a smooth finished knot. Allow
cement to dry. Unroll and wind on reel leaving just enough
to attach tippet. |
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