Animated knot illustrations - Tying loops and doubles for fly fishing applications


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Loops & Doubles

Loops and doubles have become a bigger necessity in fly fishing since the increase in popularity of saltwater fly fishing. The need for a strong double without knot bulk is essential and many of the knots listed below are ideal for the task. Saltwater fly fishing require all the skills required by those partaking in freshwater fly fishing. Marinews.com is dedicated in helping the fly fisherman improve their knot tying skills.

Bimini Cats Paw Splice	The Bimini Cat's Paw Splice is a sure way of connecting a loop to a loop without too much obtrusion into the lines natural contours.
Bimini Twist	The Bimini Twist is one of the better methods for producing a strong double in line, including the super-lines.
Blood Bight	Regularly used by firefighters, climbers and anglers as it is readily tied, maintains its security and can be untied if not placed under too much load. It is a simple loop used to form a loop midway in a rope or line from which either a hook or dropper ca
Double Figure of Eight	The Figure of Eight Loop is used for the formation of a loop at the end of a line or rope. Regularly used by firefighters, climbers and anglers as it is readily tied, maintains its security and can be untied if not placed under too much load.
Dropper Loop	This knot forms convenient loops at right angles to the main line, which has wide application for fishing, boating and recreational use.
Figure of Eight Loop	The Figure of Eight Loop is used for the formation of a loop at the end of a line or rope. Regularly used by firefighters, climbers and anglers as it is readily tied, maintains its security and can be untied if not placed under too much load.
Figure of Eight loop in the Bight	Regularly used by firefighters, climbers and anglers as it is readily tied, maintains its security and can be untied if not placed under too much load. Is a simple loop used to form a loop midway in a rope or line from which either a hook or dropper can b
Mono Loop to Fly Line	Tying a monofilament loop to fly line enables easy attachment of a tippet or leader via that loop.
Plaiting a Double	Whilst it is not the quickest to splice to perform, a double plait is a great way to retain maximum line strength and, although tricky, it is well worth mastering for its wide application.
Spider Hitch	The Spider Hitch is a very quick and easy way of forming a loop or double in line.
Tanakas Loop	This method of splicing a Dacron loop was the brainchild of Japanese fisherman Shigeshi Tanaka.

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