
Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions has been taking a little break from his fly-tying videos to focus on knot demonstrations. (Last week, he focused on the 3-in-1 Uni Knot.) Here, he shows you how . . .
Read MoreTim Flagler of Tightline Productions has been taking a little break from his fly-tying videos to focus on knot demonstrations. (Last week, he focused on the 3-in-1 Uni Knot.) Here, he shows you how . . .
Read MoreIf you’ve been looking for one knot that can serve several purposes–which means that you have to learn fewer knots–then the Uni Knot may be the one for you. As Tim Flagler of Tightline . . .
Read MoreThe Orvis Knot is a great alternative to the clinch or improved clinch knot. In our tests, it has a higher breaking strength than other fly-to-tippet knots, and one advantage of this knot is that . . .
Read MoreThe Bimini Twist is one of those knots that’s almost impossible to learn by reading about it. You have to actually see the knot being formed for the directions to make sense. In this new video, Andy . . .
Read MoreOrvis ambassador Conway Bowman hooks a lot of big fish–including mako sharks–when he guides off San Diego, so he needs super-reliable knots. In this video, he demonstrates how to tie his . . .
Read MoreThe easiest way to add a second fly in a tandem rig is to attach the dropper line directly to the hook of the top fly. However, some anglers struggle a bit because the knot slips off the hook or . . .
Read MoreThis week for “Master Class Monday”—our new feature about taking your fly fishing skills to the next level—Pete Kutzer demonstrates the slim beauty knot. It was developed by noted . . .
Read MoreThere are plenty of good knots to use when you’re chasing trout or warmwater species, but do you know which knot to use when you’re after serious big game? Orvis ambassador Conway . . .
Read MoreMost anglers consider the nail knot to be the best way to connect a fly line and a leader, when there is no loop at the end of the fly line. (In fact, some anglers cut the loop off their line because they . . .
Read MoreHere’s a new video that was mentioned in the comments section yesterday, purporting to demonstrate an “obscure” knot. I will admit that I have never seen the very simple tying . . .
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