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Tiller Hitch Figure 10 before tightening the end is returned so that a slight pull will release it — handy for changing leaders. The ordinary bow line and other knots are sometimes used. Tying Fly to Leader The jam knot may be used but the best knot I have seen for tying fly to leader is the turle knot, fig- ATTACHING DRY-FLY TO LEADER
Turle Knot Figure 11 ure II. It is made by running the end of the leader through the eye, tying a noose or slip knot, inserting fly through the loop so made and tightening so the knot jams under the eye. An ordinary half hitch will do as well for the straight eyed or ringed hook or the loop of twisted gut. For the latter the jam and tiller hitch are sometimes used. Dropper flies may be attached to tied-on strands or tippets mentioned in the section on leader tying. Finally look over the rod, line, leader and fly to see if everything is in order. If so, you are ready for the first cast. |
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