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Best Way To Fix Fly Line Loop

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The welded loop on my rio mainstream line has started to become undone at the connection. I think it happens because the leader hits the line and slices between the very tip and the line it's connected to. I was going to brush some superglue on the connection, but want to make sure it won't make the line sink or the coating wear away.

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just cut it off and use a nail knot or go buy one of those pre made loops that look like the old chinese finger lock things with the heat shrink tubing over the connection.  I have used both methods and they work well.  Knowing how to tie a nail knot though can save a trip if you are in the middle of nowhere and what you describe happens.

 

I don't think superglue would hurt anything though but you might want to test it out on an old piece or something first just to be sure.  I vaguely remember the owner of the fly shop i used to work at putting super glue on the chinese finger lock type connectors but am not 100% certain.

 

Also if you use a nail knot you can just use a heavy piece of mono and tie a perfection loop in the end and use a loop to loop connection to your leader.

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