Loop-to-loop
Tippet ring - heavy
Double surgeon's (2)
Tippet ring - heavy
30 lb.017"
RIO Powerflex
8 lb0X.011"
Sunset Amnesia
7.2 lb3X.008"
Cortland Indicator Mono Leader Material - Bi-color
BUTT · 6 FT
TAPER · 18 FT
SIGHTER · 36"
Improved clinch
3.8 lb6X.005"
RIO Fluoroflex Strong
TIPPET · 6 FT
Total length33' 0"
Flies1
Knots2
WaterSpring creek, Tailwater
- Tungsten Perdigon#18A size 18 Tungsten Perdigon that sinks fast on the fine 6X and drifts close to the bottom.
Build your leader
33' 0" of line · 4 pieces · Butt to tip
| Section | Length | Diameter and size | Material | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01Butt | 6 ft | 30 lb · .017" | RIO Powerflex | Fly line loop |
| 02Mid | 18 ft | 8 lb · 0X · .011" | Sunset Amnesia | |
| 03sighter | 36" | 7.2 lb · 3X · .008" | Cortland Indicator Mono Leader Material - Bi-color | Double surgeon's knot |
| 04Tippet | 6 ft | 3.8 lb · 6X · .005" | RIO Fluoroflex Strong |
Tie it
0 of 4 doneThese are the finished lengths. Leave extra for tying each knot.
How to tie it
Add the tippet ring - heavy
Tie the tippet ring - heavy to the 6 ft butt. Tie 18 ft of 8 lb to its other eye. Add 36" of 7.2 lb with a double surgeon's knot.
Add the tippet ring - heavy
Tie the tippet ring - heavy to the 36" sighter. Tie 6 ft of 3.8 lb to its other eye.
Tie on the Tungsten Perdigon
Tie the Tungsten Perdigon to the 6 ft tippet with an improved clinch knot.
The knots
Double surgeon's knot · 2 turns×1
- Lay the new line alongside the end of the leader so they overlap about six inches, the ends pointing opposite ways.
- Holding the two lines as one, tie an overhand knot, passing the whole new piece through the loop.
- Pass the same ends through the loop once more, twice in all.
- Wet the knot and pull all four ends evenly until it seats. Trim both tags.
Improved clinch knot · 5 turns×1
- Pass the tippet through the hook eye and pull about five inches through.
- Wrap the tag around the standing line five to seven times.
- Pass the tag through the small loop just above the eye, then back through the large loop you just made.
- Wet it and pull the standing line so the wraps snug down against the eye. Trim the tag.