Line Question

[Gregg DiSalvo]

A bit naive here as I am not all that deep into the sport of fly fishing.  My 3 year old depth charge line has decided to crack at the welded loop.  The loop still hold, but flops all around.  Is there a good way to address this issue, or should I just snip it and connect tippet or leader directly to the line via masterfully crafted knots?

Gregg

[tperkins]

I would just cut it off. I had this happen on mine, I then tied a new loop using two or three nail knots to secure the loop. Has held so far on carp, shad, stripers, and snags. 

[Rob Snowhite]

From the TPFR Godfather, Dan Davala.


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On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 2:56:44 PM UTC-4, Gregg DiSalvo wrote:

[Connor Donovan]

Cut it. Take 18 inches of 25-40 pound maxima or flouro and nail knot it to fly line.  Tie a perfection loop 4-6 inches from the nail knot, trim.  UV cure the nail knot.  I do this on most of my fly lines, floating or sinking, with a preference for 30 or 35 pounds for most normal applications.

If it's a fresh floating line and the loop isn't compromised, tie the nail knot directly over the loop, don't cut it.   It will take on water if you cut it.

Or just tie a perfection loop with the fly line and UV cure it to keep it simple.  With a sinking line and short leaders, the knot never really becomes and issue with the guides.