We finally completed a full series on basic knots for the fly fisherman. We have been asked to do this for many seasons and Charlie and Tim completed it this week. We hope you enjoy. Subscribe to the shops youtube channel to get all the newest shop videos.
Basic Fly Fishing Knots-Setting up a new set up
How to tie the nail knot-Connection for attaching backing to fly line and leader to fly line.
How to connect the leader to fly line using the handshake connection.
How to tie a perfection loop in a leader to attach it to your fly line using the handshake connection.
How to connect tippet to a leader using the double surgeon knot.
How to connect tippet to a leader using the blood knot. (does the same job the double surgeon knot does but it is cleaner and a touch more complex)
How to attach your fly to your tippet/leader using the improved clinch knot.
How to tie a loop knot to your fly using our favorite knot the Fordyce Loop.