HOW TO TIE FLY FISHING KNOTS

Just like having basic tools like a scissors or pillars in your toolbox, all Anglers should have a basic knowledge on how to Fly Fishing. Today we will look at basic knot typing tricks that I assure you will come in handy on the water. In this article I wouldn’t use technical fly-fishing terms or lingo. Will be breaking it right down. Short videos given at the end so you don’t spend half the day in a tutorial then on the water.

First up will be the Albright Knot.

*Has many uses including joining different lines together.

1. First make a loop with you thicker line. In the video, it will be the gold one.

2. Pass the smaller line (blue line) through the loop and pinch it against the larger line.

3. Then wrap it around 10 times.

4. And pull it back through the loop to itself.

5. Lube it, and then pull it tight.

*Depending on your skills and what you can manage, some people choice to lube the line from the beginning. That’s up to you, which you prefer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyoayxB6D7M

Next up we have the Bimini Twist Knot

1. Make a loop long enough to at least be able to twist 20 times.

2. Use you fingers and thumbs to squeeze the loop together. * It will cause tag end tighten around the twist.

3. Next hold it in place and secure it by what is called a half hitch. It’s basically a knot around just one of lines that made the first loop.

4. Then make a 4-loop hitch around both lines this time and Pass the tag end back through the space in front of the twists. Moisten the knot and tighten it.

5. Lastly, Trim the access line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcgdASLy6lo

The Clinch Knot

*This is a very popular knot because it used to tie you hooks to the fishing line.

1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook.

2. Then wrap it back around the line at least 5 times. (For the improved version 9)

3. Don’t pull it tight around the hook because, you will need to pass the end back through the loop by the eye.

4. Lubricate the knot with saliva and draw it tight with a quick pull on the fly and the standing part of the tippet. Trim the access as close to the knot as possible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laNu2Fz_YTc

The Double Davy Knot/Doubled Fly Line Loop

*Used for making just a quick and easy but secure knot. Also it depending on what kind of line you have, bigger lines should use Double Davy and small lines should use Doubled Fly Loop.

1. Pass the end of the line, through the eye of the hook and back around the line creating a knot but don’t tighten it.

2. Then, go back around and up through the loop again.

3. Then repeat again but instead of up go down.

4. Tighten against the hook.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5AWOuJv-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BizEQkm_gRg

The Arbor Knot

1. Pass the line around the Arbor.

2. Then tie an overhand or loose knot around both lines.

3. Then tie a knot around the free end and then slide it all down against the arbor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucm3cyAVtdU

The Blood Knot

· Normally used to join two lines the same size together.

1. Place the two lines to be joined.

2. Wrap one line around the other 6 times, then the line that is left, tuck it between the lines at the beginning where you started the wrap.

3. Then do the same with the other line in the opposite direction.

4. Then pull tight.

5. Trim the ends, if any.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_3RQZjePs

*This knot also has an improved version name “The Improved Blood Knot”

1. Double about 4 inches of the lighter strand and cross it over the heavier strand, about 4 inches from the tag end.

2. Wind the heavier strand three times around the stranding part of the doubled strand. Poke the loop of the doubled strand through the place where it first crossed the doubled strand.

3. Wind the doubled strand 4 times over the heavier strand, working away from the end where they first crossed. Pass the loop of the doubled strand through the same hole where the tag end of the heavier strand goes through, but in the opposite direction.

4. Pull on the standing ends to tighten the knot.

5. Trim the tag end of the bigger piece, and the loop of the lighter piece close to the knot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oCB4PN-ihA

The Double Surgeon’s Loop Animation

1. Make a loop with the line.

2. Then tie an overhand or loose knot.

3. Do it again, as if you’re tying 2 overhand or loose knots.

4. Adjust it to the size you want.

5. Then pull it tight. For best results use lube. * Unless you think you’re really strong and don’t need it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rEQjfwj23s

Haywire Twist Knot

1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook.

2. Twist both lines around each other at least 5 times.

3. Turn the tag end so it is at a right angle with the standing part, and make three tight barrel coils around the standing part of the wire.

4. Don’t cut the tag end as this may leave a sharp edge. Instead, bend the tag end 90 degrees and twist this little handle back and forth until the tag end snaps off right next to the standing part of the wire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEKjXXtmjHM

Homer Rhode Loop

1. Make an overhand or loose knot in the line.

2. Then take the end of the line through the eye of the hook.

3. Bring the hook up to the loose or overhand knot.

4. Then, take the line and place it through the loose or overhand knot.

5. Put some distance away from the knot and make another one.

6. Wet/ lube both knots or the line and pull on the hook, until both knots meet each other.

7. Now, just trim the ends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2J1wgiGjMA

* This knot also has an improved version. The Chermanski Knot or the Improved Rhode Loop.

1. Tie a double overhand knot or loose in the end of the line, leaving at least 4 inches at the end.

2. Pass the end of the line that you left, through the eye of the hook.

3. Slowly tighten the overhand knot until it forms a figure 8. Don’t tighten completely yet.

4. Pass the end through the loop of the figure 8 closest to the fly. Weave the line back through the figure 8.

5. Now pull it down near hook but not too tight yet.

6. Tie an overhand or loose knot with the end of the line that was used to weave through the figure 8 around the standing part of the line. The distance between this knot and the first knot determines the size of your loop.

7. Pull on the fly until the two knots snap together, forming a loop. Trim the left over line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3ls0KST_jk

Loop- Loop Knot *Information credit to Orvis.com

1. Pass the loop on the line through the loop on the leader.

2. Pass the end of the leader through the loop on the end of the fly line.

3. Pull the line and the leader away from each other, until the loops slide together to form what looks like a square knot. You may have to help the knots pass through the loops with your fingers.

http://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/fly-fishing-knots/loop-loop-connection-video

The Nail Knot *using a straw

1. Over lap the 2 lines.

2. Place the straw next to the 2 lines.

3. Not wrap the lighter line around the straw and other line at least 6 times.

4. Then use the same lighter line and pass it through the straw.

5. Then tighten around the straw.

6. Now remove the straw and

7. Lube the line and pull it tight.

8. Now cut what was left on both lines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE2IcxOErj8

Non-Slip Mono Loop

1. Tie a big loose or overhand knot in the line.

2. Pass the end of the line through the eye of the hook.

3. Now pass the line back through the overhand or loose knot you created at the start.

4. Now wrap that same end around the line at least 5 times.

5. Then pull it enough so the line can pass back through overhand or loose knot near the hook.

6. Lube it and pull it as tight as you can and cut the left over line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocoILa7mL1A

The Orvis Knot

1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook.

2. Go over and under the line with the end that went though the hook but make sure to make the line loose around the eye of the hook.

3. Now go over and under the first loop by the eye (cause after all you didn’t make it tight right)

4. Don’t make it tight, make it loose like all the over knots.

5. Then over and under the loop you just made, when making the loop through the first loop.

6. Lube it and tighten it.

7. Now cut the left over line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGTCtF-SKUE

The Perfection Loop

1. Form a loop at the end of the end.

2. Now make a second loop and put it on top the first loop but with the end under the line.

3. Pass the end between the loops.

4. Pull the top loop through the bottom loop or the first loop through the second loop.

5. Lube and pull using the lines that went though all the loops and the line that made the first loop or the top loop.

6. Now trim what was left.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xR0eLPAe8c

The Slim Beauty Knot

1. Make a double overhand or loose knot in the line.

2. Tighten it enough to make a figure 8.

3. Get your second line and make a big loop in that line.

4. Pass the loop through the figure 8 in the first line.

5. Now wrap the loop around the line upward at least 4 times, away from the figure 8 knot.

6. Now wrap it back down towards the figure 8 another 4 times.

7. Pull the loop through the opening by the first overhand or loose knot in the other line.

8. Lube it and pull it tight.

9. Cut all the ends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qjAb2PGG8U

The Surgeon’s Knot

1. Overlap the ends of the two strands you are joining by 4 to 6 inches.

2. Form a loop in the overlapped line and pinch where the loop meets with the thumb and fore-finder of your right hand.

3. With the left hand, wrap the standing part of the line (or smaller piece) and the end of the bigger line through the loop 2 times. Treat them as a single piece; they’ll stay together easier if you wet them with saliva.

4. Tighten this knot by holding both short and long ends on each side and pulling quickly and tightly. Make sure all lines are snug, and then trim the tag ends as close to the knot as possible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKnINpBY2gY

The Uni Knot AKA The Duncan Knot

1. First pass the line through the eye of the hook.

2. Now form a large loop in the line.

3. Then, inside the loop wrap the line at least 5 times.

4. Lube and pull it tight down against the eye of the hook.

5. Now cut what was left.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T88i1HxPhaw

The Australian Braid Knot

1. Form a large loop in the line leaving an end.

2. Now braid the line until you half is left. *To braid it take 3 pieces just over lapping each other.

3. Not make a knot at the half.

4. Now continue to braid.

5. Pull on the original loop through the knot.

6. Lube and tighten pulling on the end that made the knot by the halfway point.

7. Now cut what was left of that same piece.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkjoTbvp_PQ

Droop Loop Knot

1. First, make a huge loop in the middle of the line.

2. Then, hold the center; wrap the loop around this cross over point at least 6 times but make sure a hole it left in the center.

3. Now pass the loop through the hole.

4. Lube it and with your teeth and hands pull on the loop and line and pull the knot tight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIiGQgLPQbk

The Egg Loop Knot

* Use when catch big fish. To hold the bait in place.

1. To start, pass the line through the eye of the hook and keep it in place with your finger.

2. Now wrap the line around the hook and the end you are keeping in place with your finger at least 15 times.

3. Make a big loop.

4. Use the big loop to wrap the line against the hook and the first set of wrapping.

5. Now pull it.

6. Now open up the line by the eye of the hook for the bait.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t91feGeOcwg

Palomar Knot

1. Make a loop with the line.

2. Pass the loop through the eye of the hook.

3. And with the loop make a loose or overhand knot.

4. Then pass the hook over and around the hook and down on the knot.

5. Lube it and pull tight.

6. Trim the left over line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qyFlP3NwLE

The Rapala Knot

1. To start, make a large loop in the line.

2. Pass the end of the loop through the line and back through the loop.

3. Wrap the end at least 3 times around the line.

4. Now pass the end back through the loop.

5. Now pass the line back down through the loop it just formed by the wraps.

6. Lube the knot and tighten it.

7. Now trim the ends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEgCIZ6y8So

Sam Diego Jam Knot

1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook.

2. Wrap the end around the line causing a loop and hold it in place with your finger.

3. Now wrap the end around the line 3 to 7 times depending on the line you have but make sure the loop is still there.

4. Pass the end back down between the wrap close to the eye of the hook.

5. Then back down through the first hoop you kept in place with your finger.

6. Lube and pull it careful to be sure the wraps don’t start to over lap or pile up on each other.

7. Now trim the left over line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJDsx8-K52E

The Trilene Knot

1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook twice and this should cause a loop.

2. Now, wrap the line around itself at least 5 or 6 times.

3. Now take the end and place it through the loop by the eye.

4. Lube it and pull it tight.

5. Now just trim some of the end. Not too short.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epC6O7C-WLc

https://www.thaflyfishingshop.com/blogs/fly-fishing-101/how-to-tie-fly-fishing-knots