With a lot of fly lines coming with welded loops pre fitted what is the best way to attach the leader ?
Last season my fly lines had braided loops and i just tied the leader straight to them after seeing this done by hywel morgan instead of the usual loop to loop method but i have purchased a new rod and i'm replacing my lines some that ive bought come with the welded loop but will tying the leader straight to these damage the loop or will it be ok ?

Mate,

My advice would be to cut the damn thing off!!! and replace with a braided loop....I do not like these welded loops....they are usually massive!!!

DancingwithWaves

the factory fitted loops tend to hit the water like bricks, remove and replace with a braided loop, you'll be much happier, the worst iv had was on a rio midge tip

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I agree 100%.With the last 2 posters.

Jim

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Thanks for the advice, some of the loops dont look too big is it worth taking them out for a practice even trying the loop to loop method before taking the knife to them.
Why do fly line manufacturers put these things on if they are so useless ?

Nearly in agreement there! Cut it off and replace it with a length of thick monofilament needle knotted to the end. No hingeing, better turn over and it will slip through your rod's guides very easily.

richard

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Who resides on the right bank of the Derbyshire Wye and is lulled to sleep each night by the mutterings of a weir, dreaming that "When the rivers and their inhabitants come first, we ALL win..."

If you can attach you leader with a double cats paw, they are fine, It closes the loop and makes it a lot smaller thasn a normal clinch knot attachment, but the after market braided loops are better, just be carefull to get the correct size. I tend to not go with any loops, but prefer to attach the leader directly onto the line with a nail knot, and for light river work, I use the needle/nail combination knot but if you must have a loop, the braided loops are a lot better than welded loops.

Marketing told them it was a good sales pitch/They don't go fishing.
Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

Most lines I have had in the past, have had awful welded loops on, but the last Rio Selective Trouts I got seem much smaller and far neater.
I am going to give them a go this season, and if they aren't any good I'll chop them off then, and whip Roman Mosers on.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

i agree 100% with this answer

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