How to Whip a Loop on to a Fly Line

[@dennissno7872]

The information, the passion, the sense of humor... Top of the bill informative and entertaining. Thank you Mad River Outfitters!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We appreciate it.

[@donovanb9020]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Recently picked up a 7wt for when a buddy and I can get some days off to target Striped Bass. I came back to this tutorial to ensure a strong connection. Thanks a bunch! You guys have always my go to for fly fishing knowledge ever since I started last year.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@everettstevenson6110]

Bought my son a Redington Path for Christmas. It came with a leader nail knotted to the line and the leader was frayed. Had to cut the leader. This was perfect for tying in a loop in the fly line. Thanks! You guys are awesome!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mwcarl2004]

You guys are upping your editing game, great content as always!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Carl Wong Thanks for being here. Stay tuned, we are just getting started.

[@crunchycrails1436]

Yet they use clear mono in a tutorial. Good luck newbies!

[@simon-fly3516]

Nice tip Brian... I lost the largest fish of my fly fishing life when my connection between the backing and my fly line broke... Sad, embarrassing, still cry about it daily almost two years later... Now I will be following your advice... Thanks again.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@michaelzsizseri8015]

Hi Brian I feel same way Bob popovics Taught me that when I first started fly fishing don't want to say how long ago that was haha you guys are awesome 🎣🎣

[@Madriveroutfitters]

That is one great tutor. What a great guy. Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Once again more wisdom from the master, or one of them. Thanks Brian.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@dinoconsabor]

Loved that quick sample #whipit. Great video.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for tuning into this quick tutorial on whipping a loop onto the rear end of your fly line - make sure on the wrap to go around 7 or 8 times, that'll get you where you need to be!

[@Totaro17]

I can’t find the Bimini twist video. Did you do it yet?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Coming eventually. Not filming right now due to the shut down but we hope to be back soon. Thanks.

[@airforceduke9574]

@@Madriveroutfitters love your content and this video. Still lost on why the second loop in the fly line. Did you ever make the video showing the bimini connection for the backing connection?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@airforceduke9574 Please contact Brian at the shop and he’ll be happy to help. Thanks.

[@peterv.vanbeurenjr.5727]

Great tutorial. Love the idea of using mono to create the loop knot at the end of the flyline to add your leader to. If using a 9wt or 11wt, what size mono should be used? Thanks.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for checking with us and thanks for watching. If you could contact Brian directly through the shop, he'll be happy to help. E-mail him or call him and he'll get you taken care of.

[@catchmeoutside4617]

Did you guys ever make a video on the bimini twist loop?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Coming soon!

[@robertroemer6505]

Would you do the same methodology for making a loop on the leader end of the fly line as well?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

No not at all. This is for the back end of the fly line ONLY.....so that it can be looped onto the backing with a bimini in the backing. Call or e-mail Brian at the shop if any further questions. He's always happy to help. Thanks.

[@jonwaite1601]

Brian - always wondered why the leather sheath for your manly pliers has the the phrase "Stolen From Flip Pallot" etched on it. Now I know why!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Actually.....just says "Flip".

[@ncsandman8468]

Great information.... I’ll be giving it a try 👍

[@Madriveroutfitters]

NC Sandman Thanks for watching!

[@john82mp]

Great video but I lost you on the second knot where you come back over. I watched several times. The clearness of the Maxima was where I got lost. I wonder if this knot could be shown using something like Amnesia so I could track the tying process better.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Same knot here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXqTpmyLh6iVhK8 Try that one.

[@john82mp]

@@Madriveroutfitters Thank you.

[@gorila1958]

Cool video but I want the cool statue thing on your shelf the mayfly . Where can I get one ?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

www.madriveroutfitters.com/search.aspx?searchterm=mayfly%20carving

[@Madriveroutfitters]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3fSfHpmmK6pjpY

[@spadelugs]

So do you think it’s better just to cut the loop off of the leader and attach it with a nail knot ? Almost all the leaders have loops in them nowadays.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

This is for the end of the fly line....to attach to the backing. You should NEVER do this on the front of the line. Any further questions, please contact Brian directly through the shop. You can e-mail him or call him. Thanks.

[@cameronfortey6438]

Hi Brian, can this be used to substitute a welded loop on the front end of the fly line for the leader? My Rio Midge Tip loop has freyed. Excellent videos as always! Many Thanks

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please don't. Pretty sure he says that in the video. Do this instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boKudIupqa-qaZI Thanks

[@edbosley1138]

very helpful thanks

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@serfish101]

Great as always

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Serfish Thanks for being here.

[@daniel1697855]

Would this be ok for attaching fly line to line backing if the fly line you have doesnt come with a loop? Just makong sure im understanding the point of the video correctly.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

That IS the point of the video. Thanks for watching.

[@daniel1697855]

@@Madriveroutfitters Ty. Replacing ALL my fly gear that was lost in a fire back in 2019. Just not getting to the point where I can and the fly line I bought doesnt have welded loops (on a bit of a budget lol). I was able to find a pflueger 1595 at a decent price on ebay that was new old stock. Its one of the reels I had before (first reel I ever had my grandma bought for me as a birthday present) so was happy to get another one. Now Im on the hunt for a 2pc 9' rod. Not a fan of the 3 or 4 pc rods. May end up building one.

[@austincrouch2739]

I am using an old fly line handed down to me that has a metal eye at the end. How should I go about attaching a leader without a loop-to-loop connection?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boKudIupqa-qaZI

[@danfalen7104]

Greetings. Besides the butt section of a leader, has the general Butt Section gone the way of the Dodo? I don't see it in any of your videos. I was taught, 40-years ago, to put a butt section between my line and leader. Is this because of the Loop systems which many have now?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for checking with us. Leader = Butt + Tippet. You can't have a leader without a butt section.

[@jamescooper2618]

Great tip as always guys! Love the new Clicks too! Is the book out yet?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. He'll certainly let us all know when the book is out.

[@spartt4360]

What about melting line with shrink tubing and hair straighteners? Looks like it makes factory loop

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Not sure about that. Never tried as this method works perfectly and is easy to do.

[@sugriv3405]

Hello sir 🙏 I'm a beginner forfly fishing & my budget was low. I've purchased a fly line & I found out there isn't any loop nor a sticker which says "this end to a reel". I am so worried. Can you help me on this issue sir 🙏

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact the shop directly via e-mail or give them a call and they will be happy to help. Thanks.

[@keithykeith7971]

Are braided loops just a UK thing? You do you guys have them over the pond? If you do have braided loops can I assume as you never talk about them that you do not like braid loops?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Keithy Keith Thanks for being here. If you can email this over to Brian at the shop, he will respond there when he can.

[@Totaro17]

Where is the Bimini twist video? Can’t find it.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Being re-done. Should be back up in a few weeks. Please stay tuned.

[@jacobkrzciok4454]

Is the monofilament supposed to be going through the middle Of the loop?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. You'll need to send questions over to Brian at the shop directly at [e-mail]. Sorry for the hassle but he's not available here for questions, especially right now.

[@hardtomello364]

Could you use a nail knot tool for this just to make it easier?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

No, you can't get the grip and placement with any of the tools out there.

[@NeObliviscaris3663]

Is that a massive yellow owl cdc behind you ?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Sorry but we have no idea what this means.

[@NeObliviscaris3663]

@@Madriveroutfitters on the unit behind you, the massive bug, yellow and black thorax, large wing. There's a dry fly called the yellow owl, cdc feather yellow and black body.

[@devinmiller6598]

the mono keeps coming off the loop and when i pull the tag end ot just falls apart any tips

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Not sure. Best to contact Brian at the shop and he’ll be happy to help. Thanks.

[@luisaceredo3361]

Nice to see the first snell knot my father taught me when i was a children, I can Do it even in total darkness,,thankyou!,....

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Cool, thanks for watching.

[@frankklimko9058]

If you were a boy scout you will recognize this is the same knot for whip finishing the end of your cotton rope keeping it from fraying.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

True statement. Or a girl scout.....we like to be inclusive.

[@fisherman_rue2403]

Up until the end I thought the video was about putting a loop at the end of the fly line...

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Rear end. Yes.

[@chadstoudt2580]

Same here

[@rogertyler8804]

What fly line are you using in this video?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Looks like one of the ones that come with the TFO NXT Outfits. We had a bunch of replacements laying around so it makes sense. Not 100% sure though and Brian probably would not remember.

[@tomj16601]

I just tied a Snell knot on my fly line

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Good work!

[@nate4036]

I use a needle knot on my backing also, that not a good idea? You’ve got me nervous now lol

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Probably depends on what you are doing? Best to contact Brian at the shop and he could certainly answer better. Feel free to call or e-mail him.

[@Bottomfeederonfire]

Love all the backstory sometimes, but sometimes I just need to see the knot

[@Madriveroutfitters]

That's why we make "shorts". All 1 minute or under. Thanks.

[@petermacdougall6129]

Great tutorial but really had a hard time seeing what you were doing with that grey mat background

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@WooghaWhoogashwoogha]

Tags still on the hat. Old school cool

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Not really. Seems tacky.

[@ronaldfisher222]

Nice

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@SB-qh8ps]

Why not just use a perfection loop?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Because we don't ever tie a knot WITH the fly line.

[@SB-qh8ps]

@@Madriveroutfitters makes sense

[@flintwangsgard2801]

I would not trust it either mine broke that’s why I’m watching this.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

They pretty much all break at some point.

[@mattwright2964]

I cut off all loops, they are an abomination - bulky and unreliable. Worst of all is loops in the fly line at the leader end - awful.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.