The Fly Line Knot Guide

Frequently Asked Questions - the answers lies here..!

Q. How do I attach the backing to the reel and to the fly line ?

A. Backing to the reel is best done with the ARBOUR knot.

The
Arbour
Knot

Attaching fly line to backing, offers the choice of the NAIL knot.....

The
Nail
Knot

Or, the Superglue Splice....

The
Superglue
Splice

Q. How do I attach my leader to the fly line ?

A.The traditional way is with the SHEEP BEND but far neater versions are the Needle knot.......

The
Needle
Knot

Or, again, the Nail Knot...

The
Nail
Knot

Q. How do I attach a tippet length to my leader ?

A.There are two main knots which can be used, the Blood Knot.....

The
Blood
Knot

Or, the Water Knot...

The
Water
Knot

Q. How do I attach the fly to my leader ?

A.The two principal knots are, the Improved Clinch Knot...

The
Clinch
Knot

Or, the Improved Turle Knot

The
Turle
Knot

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