10-22-2014, 07:58 PM
You say a budget rod and 6'6". I have a W.W.Griggs 6' 3wt and although it wiggles I think that is more because of the smaller size. My rod is very fast action. I don't care for it because it is and although it could probably cast bigger flies, it does not load up well and I too loose hook sets. Not knowing your rod I can't help but think that might be the case. I am a firm believer that when going for short lighter weight rods people look at Glass.
As for knot, only one I use and have almost all my life would be a Surgeon's loop. I can use heavier tippet but still get life like movement out of the fly. Plus so simple you can do it with frozen hands. Make a loop and feel fly through center twice, tighten and go. Never had one come undone no matter what leader/tippet material I am using.
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As for knot, only one I use and have almost all my life would be a Surgeon's loop. I can use heavier tippet but still get life like movement out of the fly. Plus so simple you can do it with frozen hands. Make a loop and feel fly through center twice, tighten and go. Never had one come undone no matter what leader/tippet material I am using.
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