# Fly Fishing & Tying Knots **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/fly-fishing-forum/fly-fishing-tying-knots/318.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Fly Fishing & Tying Knots category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-fly-fishing-tying-knots-category/320)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer d… --- ## [PM Problems resolved](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pm-problems-resolved/254309)
**Author:** [@tubeN2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/tubeN2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pm-problems-resolved/254309 "2015-10-30T04:24:20Z")
PM attachment problem solved For those that have tried to attach a file or pic to a PM and you got the message that your file was too large, there is some good news, finally. Members that do not delete their PM’s shoul… --- ## [Davy Knot made easy.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/davy-knot-made-easy/239028)
**Author:** [@harryhh](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/harryhh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/davy-knot-made-easy/239028 "2015-02-22T00:22:15Z")
Here’s the Davy Knot tied using a hackle pliers. I found this on the Orvis teaching videos. If the link I put here isn’t allowed, it’s in their fly tying section under Tying Techniques. It’s easy to tie using the hack… --- ## [Seaguar Knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/seaguar-knot/218657)
**Author:** [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/seaguar-knot/218657 "2015-02-22T00:01:43Z")
The Knot comes from Seaguar Fluorocarbon. I use the Triple Surgeons to attach tippet to leader or to add tags, but I like this knot. Easy and strong. When you get to the point to clip the tags, leave one tag long for … --- ## [figure 8 knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/figure-8-knot/225121)
**Author:** [@cpierce](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/cpierce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/figure-8-knot/225121 "2013-08-06T17:52:54Z")
I have come to really like using a figure 8 knot on my tippet. After you put the fly on the tippet you tie a figure 8 knot with the first loop around the standing line. When you pull it tight against the line and then … --- ## [Snell Knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/snell-knot/220562)
**Author:** [@bcooper](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bcooper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/snell-knot/220562 "2013-04-30T14:59:39Z")
I’m a beginner to the fishing industry, but I have been doing my youtube research and thought that this video seemed helpful. Maybe it’ll help someone else… check it out Hi BC - please repost using the new YouTube guide… --- ## [Knot tying tool](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/knot-tying-tool/136695)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/knot-tying-tool/136695 "2012-09-06T03:58:18Z")
I’m sure that most of us has this tool clipped to their vest or can be found some where in a pocket. In case you don’t recall - here are some of the knots for which this tool can be used: The Cinch Tie knot tyer is must… --- ## [Tie Fast Tool](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/tie-fast-tool/134648)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/tie-fast-tool/134648 "2012-07-13T05:02:59Z")
:sunglasses:Most of us have one of these tools stuck away in our vest, fanny pack or what ever. Do you remember how to use it properly & or all it’s features? Well if you need a refresher, have attached a video clip down… --- ## [Everyone has their favorite](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/everyone-has-their-favorite/148497)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2012, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/everyone-has-their-favorite/148497 "2012-01-08T10:51:43Z")
No doubt everyone has their favorite knots, be it to join fly line & leader to tippet to fly. I have been using the simple Davy knot for quite some time. Last week low hanging bushes and rocky bottom gave my knot a good … --- ## [Lap Knot - Flyline to leader knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lap-knot-flyline-to-leader-knot/134708)
**Author:** [@Scruffy\_Fly](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Scruffy_Fly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lap-knot-flyline-to-leader-knot/134708 "2009-01-30T22:10:06Z")
Here is a very simple to tie knot for tying your fly line to a leader. Also, One can untie it easier than most knots. Few are aware of this knot but those that have used it swear by it. Some of those have been using it … --- ## [allaboutknots](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/allaboutknots/135840)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2008, 6:49am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/allaboutknots/135840 "2008-09-05T06:49:06Z")
Here is some information relative to the strength of various knots & the reasons why in PDF format. Adobe Reader required. http://www.allaboutknots.com/pdf/8\_strength.pdf --- ## [teo knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/teo-knot/136164)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2008, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/teo-knot/136164 "2008-07-10T03:11:43Z")
I like the Palomar knot with one exception. Passing the tippet through a small eye once is tough on these old eyes but twice is where I draw the line. So I came up with a modified version, whereas I pass the line throu… --- ## [Nonslip Mono Loop or Surgeon's Loop?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/nonslip-mono-loop-or-surgeons-loop/134978)
**Author:** [@Scruffy\_Fly](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Scruffy_Fly)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/nonslip-mono-loop-or-surgeons-loop/134978 "2008-07-07T13:53:33Z")
Which knot is better for bugs, …er for me? That has been bugging me so instead of doing more constructive things I need to be doing I have been messing with these k nots. Knot that it matters in the scheme of life but i… --- ## [Shelf life](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/shelf-life/135132)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2008, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/shelf-life/135132 "2008-06-14T04:26:29Z")
:sunglasses:Thanks to Oris for responsing to my question regarding shelf life of their tippet material: “There is a shelf life on the material. For example if it says use before 2008, than you can use it depending on if… --- ## [Testing the strength of your knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/testing-the-strength-of-your-knot/134913)
**Author:** [@Scruffy\_Fly](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Scruffy_Fly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2008, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/testing-the-strength-of-your-knot/134913 "2008-06-07T03:00:55Z")
Everyone has a knot that they think is the best knot. That includes me. But through imperical testing on the river and at the house I know that some knots I just can’t tie to be consistantly strong as what someone else c… --- ## [Mono nonslip loop knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mono-nonslip-loop-knot/134387)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mono-nonslip-loop-knot/134387 "2008-06-06T13:35:05Z")
Last night Ed Givens was the speaker at our fly club meeting. Sitting at our table he was demonstating how to tie the tippet to the fly creating a loop which provides more action than a more traditional knot like a clinc… --- ## [23 common knots](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/23-common-knots/134679)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/23-common-knots/134679 "2008-06-01T06:21:17Z")
\[left\]Here is a list of the most common knots & their general uses. \[left\] \[left\]\*\*\*1. \*\*\*Albright knot \*· \*The Albright Knot is used to join monofilaments with different diameters. It is commonly used to join the fly… --- ## [Mono nonslip loop knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mono-nonslip-loop-knot/134407)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/mono-nonslip-loop-knot/134407 "2008-05-24T17:44:00Z")
:sunglasses:Here is a simple illustration of Lefty Kreh’s knot: \[inline nonsliploop.bmp\] --- ## [More Knots](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/more-knots/123675)
**Author:** [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/more-knots/123675 "2008-04-03T02:23:49Z")
Dry Rod is always finding cool aides to ff. I found this page that is really well done: --- ## [Knot tyers?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/knot-tyers/123749)
**Author:** [@jbaldwinblkft](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/jbaldwinblkft)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2008, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/knot-tyers/123749 "2008-03-09T02:15:50Z")
Hello all, I’m looking over flygoddess’ post on knots, and another question comes to mind. Getting old and gray is a drag, but the worst of it is my downhill slide in tying knots (the eyes and fingers don’t work like I… --- ## [Pitzen Knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pitzen-knot/118242)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pitzen-knot/118242 "2008-01-17T05:59:07Z")
:sunglasses:Anyone use the pitzen knot on a regular basis? Apparently it is stronger than a clinch knot retaining about 95% of the tippets strength. In several tests my line broke away from the knot itself. --- ## [Davy's knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/davys-knot/106396)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/davys-knot/106396 "2007-07-17T05:51:17Z")
Up until yesterday I have always attached my fly using the improved clinch knot. However, it hasn’t always been good to me. Last year I hooked into a steelhead \[stocked at Irvine Lake\] and just as I got him closed to sho… --- ## [Davy Knot](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/davy-knot/105204)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2007, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/davy-knot/105204 "2007-06-20T23:22:20Z")
Here is another knot one can use to attach your fly to the tippet. I found that the tippet will break before the knot gives way. --- ## [Is this knot good or better?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/is-this-knot-good-or-better/85795)
**Author:** [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2006, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/is-this-knot-good-or-better/85795 "2006-09-07T15:09:29Z")
\*\*I like to use the improved Clinch knot to tie on my flies. However, some are claimimg that the Davy knot is not only as good but much quicker to tie. I will give you the latter point but am not quite sure if it is bett…