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FISHING KNOTS
Basic fly fishing knots for all situations - illustrated
instructions on how to tie some of the best and most popular
fishing knots, fly fishing knots in particular, linking reel to
backing to fly line to leader to fly.
A number of the most reliable fly fishing knots are illustrated
below. These are the fishing knots I use in my salmon, trout and
sea trout fly fishing. These knots are simple, strong and reliable
and include some of the most popular fly fishing knots in use
today, such as the Perfection Loop and the Water Knot, as well as
one or two not so well known knots. For those who like to attach
their leader to the fly line by a loop-to-loop connection, the
monofilament loop (Gray's Loop), shown above, is a simple, neat,
strong, and durable alternative to the braided loop.
FLY FISHING KNOTS
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1 - SLIP KNOT
2 - CONSTRICTION KNOT
3 - GRAY'S LOOP
4 - LOOP to LOOP
5 - PERFECTION LOOP
6 - WATER KNOT
7 - SLIP KNOT
FLY FISHING KNOTS No 1
SLIP KNOT - Backing to reel
SLIP KNOT
A reliable knot for attaching backing line to the reel. For
added security, take the backing round the reel drum twice before
tying the knot. After pulling the slip knot tight, trim the loose
end but not too closely.
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FLY FISHING KNOTS No 2
CONSTRICTION KNOT - Backing to Fly line
CONSTRICTION KNOT
This knot is suitable for attaching nylon monofilament, dacron,
braided terylene or twisted nylon backing to a traditional PVC
coated, terylene core fly line. It is not suitable for some modern
lines with kevlar or monofilament cores. Nor should it be used with
hollow braided nylon backing.
1 Overlap the fly line and backing line by around 12 inches.
2 Fold the end of the backing line over itself and the fly line
to form a loop and grip the
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point of overlap (A) firmly between the thumb and forefinger of
the right hand.
3 Take the end of the backing through the loop 5 or 6 times.
4 Carefully draw the knot together while sliding the whole knot
towards the end of the fly line. With the turns of the knot
touching, pull steadily on both ends of the backing until the knot
grips the fly line tightly. Check the security of the knot by
pulling the backing and fly line firmly in opposite directions.
When satisfied, trim the ends closely.
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FLY FISHING KNOTS No 3
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GRAY'S LOOP - Fly line Butt Loop
See also Needle knot version of GRAY'S LOOP - tying method with
photographs.
GRAY'S LOOP
A version of the Constriction knot for attaching a
semi-permanent loop of nylon monofilament to the end of a
traditional PVC coated, terylene core flyline to facilitate a loop
to loop connection with the leader. Such a loop might last a whole
season.
Follow the same procedure as for the Constriction knot, but with
a doubled length of monofilament nylon. Starting with a length of
about 18 inches [half a metre] of nylon makes it easier to pull the
knot tight. Also start with as small a loop as possible, held
between the right thumb and forefinger [figure 1], if you want to
create a small loop [although a loop of anything up to around three
inches long works fine]. Use a minimum of three turns. Carefully
draw the knot together while sliding the whole knot towards the end
of the fly line. With the turns of the knot touching, pull steadily
on both ends until the knot grips the fly line tightly. Check the
security of the knot by pulling steadily with a finger in the loop.
When satisfied, trim the ends closely. The strength of the nylon
will vary with the weight of fly line and breaking strain of
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leader. As a guide I use the following :
FLY LINE # LEADER b.s. LOOP b.s.5 3 - 5 lbs 10 lbs6 4 - 6 lbs 12
lbs7 6 - 8 lbs 12 lbs8 8 - 12 lbs 15 lbs9 10 - 12 lbs 15 lbs10 12 -
15 lbs 20 lbs
1 kilogram = 2.2 lbs
This knot is not suitable for fly lines with a kevlar or
monofilament core.
For a tidier and even more secure version of Gray's Loop, the
knot may be tied using a needle, as in the Needle Knot . For full
illustrated instructions on the tying method, see Gray's Loop
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Needle knot version of GRAY'S LOOP
FLY FISHING KNOTS No 4
LOOP TO LOOP - Butt Loop to Leader
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LOOP TO LOOP
A convenient method of attaching a leader to the fly line,
avoiding wear and tear on the butt loop.
CLICK TO ENLARGE
FLY FISHING KNOTS No 5
PERFECTION LOOP - Leader (or cast) Loop
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PERFECTION LOOP
A reliable leader loop which lies in line with the leader. The
loose end can be trimmed very close to the knot. Easier to tie than
it looks.
Use the thumb and forefinger of the left hand to grip the knot
while manipulating the loop with the right hand.
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FLY FISHING KNOTS No 6
WATER KNOT - Dropper Knot
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WATER KNOT
A good dropper knot. Stronger, more reliable and easier to tie
than the blood knot. Although the typical advice is for three
turns, I often use only two turns and the resultant knot seems
quite reliable. Note that the length used for the dropper should be
the one pointing away from the reel.
1 With the "reel end" to your right, cut the leader at the point
where the dropper is required and overlap the ends by about 10
inches, depending on the length of dropper .
2 Form an overhand loop with the doubled nylon and grip firmly
at point "A" with the right thumb and forefinger.
3 With the left hand, pull the dropper length along with the
whole lower section of the leader through the loop at least
twice.
4 Moisten, draw tight and trim the end which points towards the
reel.
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FLY FISHING KNOTS No 7
SLIP KNOT - Fly or Hook connection
SLIP KNOT
An alternative to the half - blood knot which has served me well
for over thirty years. Similar to the Grinner knot. Tighten well
and don't trim too close to the hook.
CLICK TO ENLARGE
SAFETY
Always wear effective head and eye protection when fly
fishing.
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BOOKS ON FISHING KNOTS
These books on Fishing Knots are normally available at
Amazon
"Fly Leaders and Knots"
Larry V. Notley
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"Practical Fishing Knots"
M. Sosin and L. Kreh
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"Waterproof Book of Knots"
Geoff Wilson
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"The Complete Book of Fishing Knots"
Geoffrey Budworth
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