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Knots for Fly Fishing
Tying the Perfection Loop
The primary purpose for the perfection loop is to join a fly line butt section
(which has a perfection loop tied at the end) with a leader (which also has a perfection
loop tied at the end). While it allows for a quick leader change (see
loop-to-loop connection) without any knots being
tied (once the loops are in place, that is), it has some disadvantages.
The primary disadvantage is that your fly line-to-leader connection will hinge at
the junction of the perfection loops, an effect which can be felt while casting. To avoid
this, High Country Flies recommends joining butt sections to leaders using a blood or
surgeon knot. We present the perfection loop here because it is a popular knot which does
have some useful applications.
Follow the illustration carefully. You know you've got it right when the loop comes
straight off the end of the line, as in the lower most figure. Though not mentioned,
it is useful to hold the "tag end" when cinching up the knot.
Illustration courtesy of Andre Puyans Fly Fishing Seminars
