Creates a large loop in the middle of a line. VIDEO Dropper Loop Knot Details Found in: Fishing, Mid-Loops Uses: The Dropper Loop Knot creates a loop that stands out at right angles to the middle of a length of line. You can use it in your leader or tippet to create a more secure attachment point for […]
Category: Fishing Knots
Double Turle Knot
Simple knot used to tie a hook or fly to a leader. VIDEO Double Turle Knot Details Found in: Fishing Also known as: Turtle Knot, Turrel Knot Origin: British Major William Greer Turle made the Double Turle Knot famous in the late 1800s. But, according to some accounts, Turle himself did not claim to have invented it. Variations: With […]
Double Davy Knot
Secure, and fast tying knot for attaching a hook or fly. VIDEO Double Davy Knot Details Found in: End Loops, Fishing Origin: The original Davy Knot, created by Davy Wotton, derives from the Double Davy Knot. The goal was to create a knot that is easy to tie in a short amount of time. It should be simple, […]
Davy Knot
Easy and fast tying knot for attaching a hook or fly. VIDEO Davy Knot Details Found in: End Loops, Fishing Origin: Davy Wotton created the Davy Knot in the 1950s while competing on the Welsh Fly-Fishing Team. He was trying to find a knot that he could tie in a short amount of time. This makes sense: less […]
Blood Knot
One of the best knots for joining two lines of similar size. VIDEO Blood Knot Details Found in: Fishing Uses: The Blood Knot is a preferred choice among fly fisherman. Anglers use it to join two lines of similar size. This is common when connecting sections of leader or tippet. It’s one of the best knots for […]
Arbor Knot
Used to attach the fishing line to the arbor or spool center. VIDEO Arbor Knot Details Found in: Fishing Also known as: Canadian Jam Knot Uses: Anglers use the Arbor Knot to attach the fishing line to the “Arbor” or “Spool Center.” In fact, the Arbor Knot relies on a noose knot, and so, when you pull, it […]
Albright Knot
Join different types or thickness of fishing line VIDEO Albright Knot Details Found in: Bends, Fishing Uses: The Albright Knot is a versatile knot that has a wide range of uses. Tying is easy, and it makes a strong link between different fishing lines. For example, you can connect Monofilament to Braided, or Braided to Wire. The Albright […]
Perfection Loop Knot
The Perfection Loop Knot is a knot that forms a small, strong fixed loop at the end of a rope or line. VIDEO Perfection Loop Knot Details Found in: End Loops, Fishing Uses: Ashley described the Perfection Loop Knot as the Angler’s Loop (ABOK # 1017, p. 188). You can create a small loop at the end of […]