Fishing Knot Tips

Knot Tips - United Women on the Fly

Knots have to hold in order to land a fish

Knots Week #2

Here are a few tips that will help as you’re learning to tie your fishing knots. UWOTF acknowledges that there are several other tips that we could include. These are the basics to get you started. Written by Heather Hodson.
 

Check out the United Women on the Fly YouTube Channel for instructional videos.  We also recommended Animated Knots and Orvis for other knot tutorials.  Check out our Online Fly Fishing Classes from more virtual instruction on this and so much more.  

practice makes perfect

The more time you have practicing the knots, the faster you’ll become.

wraps

More Wraps with Smaller Diameters, Less Wraps with Larger Diameters

leave a little insurance

When trimming your knot leave yourself a small tag. If a fish isn’t spooked by a leader coming to it, a small tag won’t scare it either.

moisture

The purpose of moisture is to “seat” or fully tighten the knot. It also reduces friction as it is tightened. The friction builds up heat which weakens the line and makes it more prone to break during a battle with a fish.

Pull slowly

Most knots which are damaged by friction are simply pulled tight too quickly.

test your knots

Test your knot by tugging it to make sure it’s secure.

Spare some tippet

Give yourself enough tippet to tie a good knot. Don’t fret over wasting a little tippet as you’re learning to tie your knots.

Knot Tips - United Women on the Fly
Knot Tips - United Women on the Fly
Knot Tips - United Women on the Fly
Knot Tips - United Women on the Fly

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