Mar 20, 2021 · I use the Davy Wotton knot at this link for tying small diameter tippet to small hooks eyes. It uses very little material (useful for repeated use of triple surgeon's dropper tags) …

Dec 13, 2016 · The bowline is not a good knot for tying flies IMO because the way I understand it is its designed to have constant tension and can back out when left slack under the right …

Aug 3, 2015 · Couldn't find this question asked specifically -and I'm only asking about loop-to loop connections. I've always used a Surgeon's -is a Perfection better?

Dec 11, 2010 · For more years than I like to count, I have made leaders of mono, using a perfection knot at the fly line, blood knots in the leader and a cinch knot at the fly. I know that I …

Oct 11, 2002 · After much research I have decided to use the ALbright knot for my line to backing connection. My question now is: what is your opinion on tying a perfection loop on the end of …

Dec 8, 2019 · Tying a fly on with the perfection loop even makes it easier to tie. Put the fly in the second loop and use it to pull the whole thing through and complete the knot.

Oct 20, 2005 · If you are using a surgeons knot and letting it twist that could very well be the problem along with not wetting the line prior to tying it.

Jun 3, 2012 · Work that UV Knot Sense (or other similar products now available from many manufacturers) in the shade, tapering it over your nail knot and down your leader and fly line. …

Aug 28, 2003 · Hey all, I've been having trouble with my knots sometimes slipping and comming untied from the fly. I have been using a clinch knot which has done well for me in the past, but …

Apr 7, 2013 · Now I'm tying trout flies, sz 16-20 and tying up leaders using 5X-7X tippet. I need to wear cheaters for tying, and while trying to tye a blood knot with 6X I can't even feel the tippet …