This knot is commonly used for tying backing line to the fly reel. 1 - Loop backing
line around the arbor. 2 - Tie an over hand knot around the lower line. 3 - Tie an ...
Fly Fishing Knots A Quick Reference Guide
#1 - Arbor Knot
#2 - Albright Knot
This knot is commonly used for tying backing line to the fly reel.
This knot is commonly used for tying backing line to fly line.
1 - Loop backing line around the arbor. 2 - Tie an over hand knot around the lower line. 3 - Tie an overhand knot in the end of backing and pull down on arbor of reel.
1 - Make a loop with the fly line and pass the end of the leader through. 2 - Wind the leader over itself five or six times. 3 - Pass the leader through the loop so it comes out on the same side. 4 - Slowly pull the four lines. Wet and tighten down.
#3 - Nail Knot
#4 - Surgeon's Knot
This knot is commonly used for tying fly line to backing line.
This knot is commonly used in building leaders to join two lines together.
1 - Lay the fly line, tube and backing together as shown. Leave plenty of backing for wrapping. 2 - Hold firmly and wind the backing around itself with the fly line and tube. 3 - Hold the turns in place and push the end of the backing though the tube. 4 - Continue to hold the turn as you carefully pull the tube out. After, pull the knot tight.
1 - Place leader ends side by side in opposite directions. 2 - Twist them together to form a loop. 3 - Pass both ends though the loop two more times. 4 - Wet the loops then tighten.
#5 - Improved Clinch Knot Often used knot to attach fly to tippet.
Better ‘knot’ forget to order flies… Stock up and save! 1 - Pass the end of the tippet through the eye of the hook. 2 - Wrap the tippet around itself five or six times. 3 - Pass the end of the tippet though the loop next to the eye of the hook and then back though the larger loop and pull tight.
