Fly Fishing Knots
Very few fly fishing knots are 100% of the line's rated strength. So as a tip to help; moisten the knots before tightening them down. When you have the knot tightened be sure to check it by pulling on it.
Another reason for breaking off fish besides knot strength is abrasion and wear on tippets and leaders. Make sure you check them! A lot of fish are lost over bad knots...
There are four basic fly fishing knots you need to know in order to construct your line properly.
Arbor Knot
- knot used to attach the backing to the reel.
Albright Knot
- knot used to tie the backing to the fly line.
Nail Knot
- knot used to attach the fly line to the leader.
Surgeons Knot - knot used to attach the leader to the tippet
Improved Clinch Knot
- used to tie the fly to the tippet.
Knot Tying "Lingo"
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