Knots/Suggestions

[goose]

I use a Clinch Knot for connecting flies to tippet. But several times during this trico season using 7x my knots have slipped. Is there a better knot for smaller tippet or is the Clinch knot good enough?
Thanks,
Bruce

 

[Pete]

I like the "Davy Knot".
Here's where I first heard of it http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBullet...equipment/t15929-davy-knot-figure-8-knot.html


I'm sure you'll get other replies with different recommendations......
Each of us seems to have a favorite.

Search the forum, this subject has been discussed many times.

 

[Trout Fever]

i had the same problem with the clinch knot i tye the improved clinch knot when you twist go through the eyelet and back through i havent had and break on me in a while

 

[Werloc]

I like the "Davy Knot".
Here's where I first heard of it http://www.njflyfishing.com/vBullet...equipment/t15929-davy-knot-figure-8-knot.html
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I'm sure you'll get other replies with different recommendations......
Each of us seems to have a favorite.

Search the forum, this subject has been discussed many times.

Tried this knot yesterday. Holds well, nice and easy to tie too. Thanks

 

[Andy]

In a recent article, Lefty Kreh claims the Orvis (aka Becker) Knot is the strongest one you can use.

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In a recent article, Lefty Kreh claims that the Orvis (aka Becker) Knot is the strongest one you can tie. However, keep in mind that in the field you are not tying knots under laboratory conditions and will probably always experience some breakage, regardless of the knot you use.

 

[Joe D]

As Andy mentioned, the Orvis knot is an excellent knot. Check out this link for animated instructions for this knot and others too: Fly Fishing Knots

If you do you use a clinch knot think plus two. Whatever your tippet size, add two and that's the number of twists to use. 5X + 2 = 7 twists/turns.