Joining backing to flyline.

[peterthefisherman]

What ways/knots would anybody recommend ??.

[Ian FG]

I used to use the nail knot, but if you have hollow braid backing you just slip the fly line inside the braid and add a dab of superglue'

 

Handy fly knot link : HERE

[mickp169]

i just use braided loops at each end attach the backing on one end the leader on the other simple.

[tack4]

they were advucating a simple uni knot on rex hunt the last morning

[Guest PhilB]

A nail (easier with a needle) knot works fine for me.

[Adz]

Nailknot is the easiest way to go but if you're expecting to go into the backing regularly (which can be a great way to lose the linings from the stripping rings with a nailknot) then splice the backing to the mainline core and whip finish with silk - looks prettier too and it's something to do when you're not fishing ;-)

 

Cheers,

[rossturner31]

The Aldright knot is one of the nots recomended for joining backing to fly line.

[Colin Brett]

I always used nailknots, then switched to stripped the covering plastic at each end of the line then stitching and whipping to finish. The braided loop system is still in use at present but as I change lines I am gradually switching to the Albright knot as it is so simple and neat. Why I haven't used it before is a mystery. Take your time to tie it correctly and it is brilliant. No superglued fingers either.

Colin

[peterthefisherman]

Thanks folks used the Albright knot no problems.

[Tony U]

A bit of narrow shrink tube,like Carp Anglers use, over an Albight or a Nail not takes care of most problems and it is easier than splicing.