In the past i,ve tied the cast to the loop on the line. can anyone recomend a loop that can be tied with equal strenght to a blood knot ?

just tie a loop on the leader then loop to loop, ie pass the leader loop over the line loop and pull the end of the leader through the line loop,

dont do it myself though, im a nail knotter

Figure of eight loop on the leader then loop to loop...............birdsnest

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i no longer use loops, loops are great, strong and convenient to change, the problem is getting a good loop on the stiff butt of a tapered leader,

nail knot for me until the leader gods come up with something

A "perfection loop" works well on the thick end of tapered leaders. I've never had one fail on me, puts no elbow in your line and a cinch to tie if you use your thumb to form the loops and pull through using your fingernail against the thumbnail.

I mostly use nail knots or a Gray's Loop now but a couple of lines still have braided loops. I use a loop-to-loop connection with the Gray's Loop.
SharkeyP

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depending on the type off taperd leader you can cut the thick plastic but off and use a braided loop it works great on some.

I endorse Perfection loop as suggested as being the way to go for your needs.Used it for years in various situations.

JP