As you work the nailless nail knot and pull gently on both ends, the coils will arrange themselves nicely - maybe aided a bit by your fingers. (picture) - Tightening the nail knot - Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones who never set up a complete reel, backing, line and leader. - Global FlyFisher

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Tightening the nail knot

As you work the nailless nail knot and pull gently on both ends, the coils will arrange themselves nicely - maybe aided a bit by your fingers.
Martin Joergensen ©2013 

Photo/illustration: Martin Joergensen ©2013




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From: Martin Joergensen · martin·at·globalflyfisher.com  Link
Submitted March 24th 2007

dore-lover,

The knot is called the nailless nail knot, and if you click on the picture you can see instrictions on tying it.

Martin


From: dore-lover · tipou_98·at·hotmail.com  Link
Submitted March 24th 2007

hi
what is the name of this know and how to make it thanks



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