Jim...
Good answers.
One thing I'll point out is that the "Ron Hyde Loop" ( two snell mono knots
1/4" apart to form a loop in the end of a fly line) can easily be made on the
stream using tippet material which an angler always has in the vest.
Gordy
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Subject: Knots
1. Blood knot, surgeons knot, Uni-knot, loop to
loop connections. blood knot-difficult for some to tie, catches debris.
Once learned-not hard to tie, straight connections, good strength.
Surgeons-good strength, easy to tie. Can be somewhat bulky. Does not
always give a straight on pull from tippet to fly. Uni-knot-if not unusually
small line can be done in the dark, good strength but a little bulky.
Mono loop to loop connections-might interfere with tunrnover, could be bulky,
lots of knots to tie.
3. A quick perfection loop in the end of the fly
line and butt sections. You will lose a very small piece of the tip of
the fly line when retied but you will be fishing very quickly.
4. 40 pound Ande. That should be about 75 %
of the diameter of the fly line and is soft enought for a good
turnover.
5.a. Material-20 pound test, not unduly
hard line
b. Nail knot or loop. I suspect the nail
will transmit energy just a bit better but have no proof of this.
6. I can do a nail-less nail know or quick
nail knot. It may not be pretty but it works. If you happen to carry some
needs in your vest it makes it even easier. And a mono loop or perfection loop
for the butt section.
7. Yes, lubricate. The knots come
down tighter. While we all have saliva and it will work a touch of mineral oil
works fine. (For any cooks in the group mineral oil is the ideal oil for wood
cutting boards and wood knife handles as it does not turn
rancid).
Jim