Knots
Knots abound in the world of fishing. And why shouldn't they? Knots help connect you to the fish, and there's a bazillion knots out there that serve different purposes. To lessen the confusion, we've selected a handful of popular time-tested favorites and provided standard examples of how to tie each one. Be sure to keep an eye on our blog and social media for fresh informational and instructional content regarding other knots, too! Click on any image in the following galleries for instructions and a closer look.
*Knot Note- Before drawing a knot down tight, it can be helpful to moisten the knot first.
Improved Clinch Knot
Suggested Uses- Tying fly to tippet
Step 2
Wrap the tag end around the main line 5 times while keeping the small loop in the line near the hook eye.Albright Knot
Suggested Uses- Joining together two lines of different diameters / fly line to backing / fly line to leader butt
Step 1
Double over the thicker/stiffer line (chartreuse) and pass the thinner line (orange) through the loop you created.Step 2
Hold both the thick and thin lines slightly below the loop opening. The orange tag end is hanging from behind the thick main line.Step 3
Take the tag end and go 10 wraps forward towards the loop. You may have to pause and inch your thumb and forefinger forward as you wrap to keep the wraps secured.Surgeon's Knot
Suggested Uses- Tying on the tippet section
Step 1
The orange line imitates the tippet, while the chartreuse line is our butt section. You only need to use a few inches of the end of each line, or whatever is comfortable for you to manipulate to tie the knot.Nail Knot
Suggested Uses- Fly line to leader butt
*For the Nail Knot we used a Tie-Fast tool which makes tying this knot a breeze!
Step 1
Run several inches of the leader butt (orange line) past the tip of the tool and use your thumb to pin the line against the flat spot on the tool.Step 2
With the tag end through the notch of the tool, neatly wrap the tag end 5-8 times going away from the tip.Step 3
Secure the wraps with your index finger and insert the tag end through the wraps and out the tip of the tool.Arbor Knot
Uses- Backing to spool
