when using a dropper which tag end do you use the one towards the point fly or the other many thanks garry

The one pointing down to the point is right

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It really all depends on the knot you use to attach the dropper. If you are using a surgeons knot, or waterman knot, the tag pointing towards the point It is probably stronger, but there is a schood of thought that says the tag pointing towards the top, will help keep the dropper away from the main line. I however doubt that this is a major factor, especially on light tippets.
I try not to use surgeorns knots anymore, as I far prefer the dropper loop method, with one of the tags snipped off. It all boils down to personal preference I suppose, so try all methods and see what you prefer.

Never heard that before and have always been told/read/video never to use the end that points towards the line as it weaker.Have you any ref to this?

Neil

Cut the tag nearest the flyline.

Jim

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use the tag pointing down to the point when using flourocarbon

all the best Nick

Have always used the tag pointing up towards the line Was the way I tied my 1st ever dropper and never thought I was doing anything wrong , might have to have a re-think

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I would as this is much weaker than the end that points towards the fly,must have something to do with a) the way the knot is formed or b) the way a fish pulls against the knot.Either way cut the tag end off that points towards the line

Neil

Really did`nt think I was doing anything wrong, makes me wonder what other basic mistakes I have in my locker

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