Knots

Connecting lines of all kinds

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Cliff's Loop May 21. 2016 Knot Learn about a novel loop knot for use in making loop-to-loop connections. This knot is simple, strong and streamlined. Learn how to make it here	FlyOn tube fly system Mar 18. 2014 New paradigm A simple idea for switching tube flies lightning fast without cutting the leader or tying any knots. See how to do it here
Merging two fly lines Feb 24. 2014 Neat usage of shrink tubes Splicing lines together using thread and glue can be replaced by another method if you are using coated lines. See how easy it is to weld lines togeteher using shrink tubes and a heater. Merge here	How to fish with more than one fly Jan 11. 2012 Teaming up Having more than one fly on your leader actually makes pretty good sense in the very simple way that presenting more than one temptation to the fish increases the chance of a bite. But there are many other reasons. Read about it here.

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Video Attaching leader to fly line with a handshake Oct 7. 2020 Handshake connection to attach a leader to fly line. Do it the correct way! Perfection loop - https://youtu.be/idhu1CJ6nDg	Video Perfection Loop Instructions Sep 11. 2020 How to Tie a Perfection Loop Knot. A great loop knot for fishing	Video How to Tie a Surgeon Loop May 22. 2018 The Surgeon Loop is a great and easy knot to tie. A simple strong knot to create a loop in fishing line.
Video Non Slip Mono Loop Knot May 18. 2018 This Non Slip Mono Loop is the knot I use the most for attaching flies or lures. It is super strong and allow for a lot more movement when compared to a clinch knot.	Video How to tie a Double Surgeon Knot May 6. 2018 Fishing Knot attaching tippet to a leader. The Double Surgeon Knot is a very east fishing knot for attaching two lines. I use thing knot for attaching tippet to my leader.	Video How to Tie a Perfection Loop Knot Apr 15. 2018 How to Tie a Perfection Loop Knot. The perfection loop knot is one of the best fishing knots to learn. You can use it any time you need a solid sturdy loop off a main line.
Video Perfection Loop Dec 5. 2017 The Perfection Loop is an amazing knot for making loops on monofilament fishing line or nylon leader. It is strong, and makes a beautiful knot! Its small, and goes through guides pretty easily.	Video Using a Nail Knot Tool Jun 10. 2017 In this episode of "From Vise to Water," I discuss the nail knot used when connecting both leaders and backing to a fly line.	Video Dropper Loop Knot Sep 2. 2016 This knot makes it easy to create dropper loops to add multiple hooks or a weight to a rig. I use this often for live or dead bait fishing where I put the weight at the loop.
Video Building a Tapered Leader Jul 13. 2016 Detailed instructions on how to build a 10 foot, 4X tapered leader.	Video Palomar Knot Jul 8. 2016 The Palomar knot is a strong but small fishing knot, great for big game fish that pull hard.	Video Triple Surgeon's Knot Jun 18. 2016 The triple surgeons knot is probably one of the easiest knots to connect your tippet to your leader. Its also quite strong. While not quite 100%, it will do the trick.
Video Duncan Loop/Grinner Knot Jun 10. 2016 The duncan loop (also called grinner knot) is a great knot for attaching flies or fishing lures to your monofilament or fluorocarbon line when you want more movement.	Video How to tie a blood knot Jun 3. 2016 The blood knot is one of the most commonly used and effective knots to tie two pieces of line together. Mostly used by fly fishermen when they are attaching tippet to their tapered leader.	Article Cliff's Loop May 21. 2016 Knot Learn about a novel loop knot for use in making loop-to-loop connections. This knot is simple, strong and streamlined. Learn how to make it here

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