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Knots are essential, as they are the difference between landing that trophy or losing the fish of a lifetime. Here are some knots you'll need to know for flyfishing. Remeber, lubricate your knots, tighten snugly, and trim!

Backing to Fly Reel: The Arbor Knot


For tying directions, go here:
Arbor Knot

Backing-to-Fly Line & Fly Line-to-Leader: The Nail Knot


For tying directions, go here:
Nail Knot

Leader to Tippet: The Double Surgeon's Knot


For tying directions, go here:
DOuble Surgeon's Knot

Leader/Tippet to Fly: The Uni Knot or Improved Clinch Knot

Uni Knot:


Improved Clinch Knot:


For tying directions, go here:
Uni:
Uni Knot
Clinch:
Improved Clinch Knot

Awesome post! I for one though... in true redneck fassion simply Uni to Uni everything... this time I shall follow your tutorial!

-swordfish