trouble tying trolling fly leaders

[dewey123]

I have been screwing around with tying my own leaders. I have some 3/0 and 5/0 single hooks and 1/0 and 1 treble hooks and beads. I have watched the video from fish doctors and replicate it but my snell knots keep loosening when there is no tension on the line. I tied 1 that isnt threatening to come undone and the others i wont use because I have a feeling they will come undone. How do you guys keep the knots from loosening up. I thought about glue but i really dont know if thats a good idea. The snell knots i tie are very strong that i cant budge it when pulling on it and they are neatly wrapped. Im using 40lb big game for my leader.

[CaptSpike]

You need to pull it tighter to finish the knot. I had the same problem when I started tying them. Cranking down will set the knot and solve your problem.

Spike

[tangler]

Yup i hold the hook w pliers (hook in vise) and give the line a good rip w my other hand do both hooks this way.

[goin deep]

I put a drop of dish soap on the knot before pulling it tight and then wash the soap off when finished. It makes it a lot easier! I also use a fly tying vise to hold the hook.

Brian

[jekyll]

I snell tournament style harnesses on the water in about 45 seconds each without any tools other than cutters. Nothing ever comes loose. I use a different snell than most; I use a bait loop style snell with 50# Seagar.

[dewey123]

Thanks guys I think I wasn't. Pulling them hard enough. I was scared of the hook coming out of my vise and sticking in my hand. I tied it and took it out with my pliers to finish pulling it tight.

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[mcds7]

try this http://www.fishdoctorcharters.com

click on video tips and you will see a tip on how to tie a tournament fly knot,click on it.

good luck!

mike m

[howitzer]

when ever i tie my knots i always we the line with my mouth before doing the final tighten. Don't know why it works it just does.