Nail or Tube Knot



This one provides a smooth connection of fly line to the leader butt.

Nail or Tube Knot

  1. Assemble fly line, nail or tube, and leader.
  2. Wrap leader tag end around fly line, tube (nail), and standing leader. Make at least 5 wraps. Pull leader tag end through tube or pass in close proximity to nail. Next, pull tube or nail out.
  3. Draw knot tightly without any overlapping. Trim tag ends.

Nail or Tube Knot


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