+Josh Teague Your best bet is to use poly yarn. It floats very well. Some other yarns will act like a sponge - absorbing water and soon sinking. You can sometimes find poly yarn at craft stores, but it might be tough to find. We sell poly yarn for tying flies and even yarn specifically for strike indicators. No matter which yarn you go with, it is best to treat it with a permanent floatant such as our StayDry floatant. I hope this helps. No matter what, have fun out there!
Typically the indicator will be attached where your tapered leader is thicker, so it should not matter. I learned this knot from a guide while fishing for large browns (20+ inches) using tiny flies (Size 20-) and fine tippets (6X-). There were no problems with the leader breaking. As far as actual specs on reduction in breaking strength, I do not know. I hope this helps!
No more than any of the simple leader/tippet knots. Double surgeon's for example. Trick is to not snug it up very tightly. This also aids in adjustment or removal of the indicator.
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3/4's of perfection loop, great idea 💡
Yes!!! This is what I needed! Thanks!
Well done. ThankYou!
Thanks! Pretty nmuch a perfection loop...
Great help thanks.
What kind of yarn should i use, can it be regular yarn from a craft store? Thanks
+Josh Teague Your best bet is to use poly yarn. It floats very well. Some other yarns will act like a sponge - absorbing water and soon sinking. You can sometimes find poly yarn at craft stores, but it might be tough to find. We sell poly yarn for tying flies and even yarn specifically for strike indicators. No matter which yarn you go with, it is best to treat it with a permanent floatant such as our StayDry floatant. I hope this helps. No matter what, have fun out there!
Does it weaken the break strength of the leader?
Typically the indicator will be attached where your tapered leader is thicker, so it should not matter. I learned this knot from a guide while fishing for large browns (20+ inches) using tiny flies (Size 20-) and fine tippets (6X-). There were no problems with the leader breaking. As far as actual specs on reduction in breaking strength, I do not know. I hope this helps!
No more than any of the simple leader/tippet knots. Double surgeon's for example. Trick is to not snug it up very tightly. This also aids in adjustment or removal of the indicator.