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Basic Advice on Tying Knots
It is important not only to select the right knot for a particular job but to tie it properly. Poorly Tied knots will mean lost fish and aggravation. Here are a few basic steps to follow when tying all knots for fly fishing.
Lubricate knots: Before you tighten a knot, lubricate it with saliva or by dipping it in the water. This will help the knot slide and seat properly. Lubrication also decreases excessive heat which dramatically weakens monofilament. Heat is generated by the friction created when knots are drawn up tight.
Seat the knot: Tighten knots with a steady, continuous pull. Make sure the knot is tight and secure. After it is tied, pull on the line and leader to make sure it holds. It is better to test it now than when a fish is on.
Trim neatly: Use nippers to trim the material as close as possible without nicking or damaging the knot.
There are many types of knots designed or recommended for use in fly fishing. One of the most important skills needed for fly fishing is the ability to tie a good knot and to tie the right knot. There are hundreds of sites with knot tying instructions and we have provided linksto those that we feel are the best.
Killroys
Fly Fishing Info Center
You will definitley need to know the following knots.
- Clinch Knot
- Davy's Knot -> Best Fly to Tippet Knot
- Surgeons Knot or Loop
- Perfection Loop
- Albright Knot
If you have any knots that you would like to share please email them to us at info@wasatchangelr.com
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