That's an interesting looking gadget, but not terribly practical to take to a stream. It looks like the tool provides a lot of control without the tippet slipping through one's fingers. However, with some practice, one can achieve the same result without using any tools... and do it pretty quickly.
I think its main use will be if you a tying up a set of leaders at the start of the season. Looks like you can be very precise. Whereas on the bank or repairing a leader in the middle of a river, I'd be scared of dropping it (its probably not cheap).
Definitely not for streamside, at about $100 shipped from Europe! In fact, it comes with a desk clamp, so unless you fish with a desk, you might find it a tad awkward to hold and use at the same time. It is very cool, though, and I can imagine it being worth it if you're tying up a buttload of leaders at home.
@@critStock Thanks for your answer and the light hearted comment. I'm a bit of a gadget freak. For example, I own 5 fly tying vices and all sorts of related gear. ( Fishing and fly tying gear are pretty much what I spend money on. ) But for the life of me I can't figure out why I'd use such a tool when I can tie a blood knot even with my fingers stiff from near freezing temperatures within a minute. If the person is a novice, then would they really spring for a $100 tool? Would they bother to make leaders when tapered ones are available? Or perhaps this is for a pro that needs to make specialized leaders for clients and be very precise and consistent... Just wondering... There must be a target audience for this tool.
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That's an interesting looking gadget, but not terribly practical to take to a stream. It looks like the tool provides a lot of control without the tippet slipping through one's fingers. However, with some practice, one can achieve the same result without using any tools... and do it pretty quickly.
I agree, this knot is easy to tie once you get the hang of it, gadgets are not necessary
I think its main use will be if you a tying up a set of leaders at the start of the season. Looks like you can be very precise. Whereas on the bank or repairing a leader in the middle of a river, I'd be scared of dropping it (its probably not cheap).
Definitely not for streamside, at about $100 shipped from Europe! In fact, it comes with a desk clamp, so unless you fish with a desk, you might find it a tad awkward to hold and use at the same time. It is very cool, though, and I can imagine it being worth it if you're tying up a buttload of leaders at home.
@@critStock Thanks for your answer and the light hearted comment. I'm a bit of a gadget freak. For example, I own 5 fly tying vices and all sorts of related gear. ( Fishing and fly tying gear are pretty much what I spend money on. ) But for the life of me I can't figure out why I'd use such a tool when I can tie a blood knot even with my fingers stiff from near freezing temperatures within a minute. If the person is a novice, then would they really spring for a $100 tool? Would they bother to make leaders when tapered ones are available? Or perhaps this is for a pro that needs to make specialized leaders for clients and be very precise and consistent... Just wondering... There must be a target audience for this tool.
If you tie your on leaders and want to do it fast this seems like money well spent. You can crank them out with this tool.