Sure glad I stumbled into this one. I've recently relocated to western NC from the Pacific Northwest and my fly-fishing is going to change to much smaller flies, leaders, and tippets. At age 70, this will be absolutely a better way to tie the clinch knot. Thanks.
What a great tip, especially for us older fly fishers. Going into my 8th decade, those leaders seem to be getting smaller and more invisible, especially with water up to the knees.
I fly fished for the first time today and spent more time trying to tie tiny knots than fishing. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Can't wait to try it out tomorow.
I searched today for an easy knot to attach a fly. I have nephropathy in my hands and fingers to the point I have 0 feeling. I spent 90% of my time on the water yesterday just trying to tie a cinch knot. Thank you so much for showing this knot!!! I have not tried it yet but I am certain you just made my day on the stream 100 % better. Thank you
Deborah, this is an absolutely brilliant way to tie a fly, I have been fishing for over fifty years, and these years have taken their toll on both my eyes and dexterity of my fingers, I now have the solution.many thanks
That is so clever! I upgraded to a new Sage 590-4 as a B-day present 🥳 to myself and just came across your video. Another year older with eyes getting harder to find the loops and fingers fumbling to tie knots, love the tip! Thank you, Deborah!!! Looking forward to hitting the streams & lakes and watching more of your content!
Lol… I feel so silly. Been reel fishing for 30 years and always tied by hand. Just bought a fly rod because I moved close to a river and stumbled on this video looking for casting techniques… That’s so simple and effective. Thanks for a great new skill.
I tried your technique several times today while on the water and it is indeed very simple and easy. That said, I lost a couple of flies, one while casting. One even failed when I just pulled the fly to test the knot. Reviewing a couple of other websites that explain how to tie a clinch knot (Mad River Outfitters and Orvis Fly Fishing), both emphasize that you should NOT pull on the tag end when tightening this knot. Just hold the tag end against the fly/hook and pull the line to tighten (after moistening). They say the knot can fail if you pull on the tag end. I'm not an expert, but my experience today makes me think maybe they are right. I pulled on both the tag end and the line when tightening my knots. So, just something for folks to watch out for. Doesn't mean this method is bad, just pay attention to how you tighten the knot.
Thanks for this tip. My clinch knot seems to fail more than work, but always thought had to pull on tag end as well! Will try your tip as well. Thanks!
omg thank you. I have trouble seeing the little loop at the eye and even wrapping the tag around 5 times. This is so much easier. ✌️🤟 PS- you should do more of these tips and tricks videos.
I have vision issues and this will definitely help me enjoy fly fishing again...gave it up before as I would get frustrated on the water tying on flys...thx so much!
Wow!! This is going to be a game changer for me. I felt like my clinch knots were failing, and so I started using the "improved clinch knot," which I've found very difficult to master. My 61 y/o eyes have difficulty with depth perception, trying to tell which piece of line is in front of or behind the loop, or the eye, esp against the variegated background of a stream, or vegetation. Taking, I swear, sometimes five tries (10 minutes) just to make that knot and change the lure. (Not to mention embarrassing.) As a result, I've stayed with lures when I should have changed, bc of the knot-tying hassle. This will eliminate all that, and I am SO grateful for this advice!!
drewby613 I am so happy this will help you! I created this video years ago and it continues to bring me such wonderful comments like yours. I hope you have a glorious Fall on the water.
My god lady I love you!!! I’m not kidding I spend a good 3-4 minutes messing around with my line and fly trying to get a damn knot tied! It’s such a pita that I will fish with a fly that might not be great because I don’t want to take the time getting angry at the wing and the size 20 hook on my flies! This is dang awesome!
After all these years fishing, thinking I knew all that I needed to know, I happened on to this video and this old dog learned a new trick…that works. Great video. Thanks
G'Day Deborah from Australia, I had seen this knot demonstrated on another video but not as clearly as is shown on yours. I've tried it and will be using this knot to tie on my flies from now on. Great for low light conditions and cold weather when my eyes and fingers struggle. Thanks and Tight Lines, Stephen.
Just found this video and I'm so glad I did. Getting up there in years and the eye sight is not what it used to be. Besides, I hate changing fly's. This is such a great tip!! Thank you so much and God bless.
I can't wait to give it a try! I don't know how many times I've been fishing for one species and see something else swim by and not being able to switch flies fast enough. This is a perfect solution! Great video
This looks brilliant, I'm in my 60's, arthritis in my joints and eyesight not what it used to be. I reckon this is going to be a game changer. Why haven't I come across this before, thanks.
Deborah I really like this method for tying a clinch knot. I looked at some of the other videos you've posted on TH-cam. If we where neighbors, I think we could be friends!
Hah! I love this. I've always held both ends of the line and twisted the fly by the hook 5 times. I've also seen people clamp their forceps to the hook and use that to twist... but neither of those techniques actually help you with the fiddly task of getting the line back through the loop at the base of the knot. I will definitely be trying this soon.
I don't know whether I'm thrilled or angry! I am THRILLED to have learned this. It is SO easy. I'm angry because I've been doing it the hard way for 20 years! And now I've got fat fingers and fading eyes (great fishing song title?) and this is going to save me HUGE amount of time and a TON of AGGRAVATION!! Thank you!
Great demo ... thanks a real bunch. I've spent an hour on a stream trying to tie on a #16 Adams, just to throw it out into the water, when I realized, much to my horror as it floated downstream, I never had my tippet tied to the fly.
I am brand new... struggled standing in the river to tie with freezing fingers in the crisp Utah morning . Literally yelling at my fingers to “work”. I can’t wait try!!!
Sure glad I stumbled into this one. I've recently relocated to western NC from the Pacific Northwest and my fly-fishing is going to change to much smaller flies, leaders, and tippets. At age 70, this will be absolutely a better way to tie the clinch knot. Thanks.
What a great tip, especially for us older fly fishers. Going into my 8th decade, those leaders seem to be getting smaller and more invisible, especially with water up to the knees.
I think she might have been a nurse or doctor. That’s how surgeons tie stitches, but using surgeons knot of course
I fly fished for the first time today and spent more time trying to tie tiny knots than fishing. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Can't wait to try it out tomorow.
Very good Andrew, if you are new to fly fishing and already learning this tip, you will definitely be ahead of the curve. Good luck! Have fun!
I searched today for an easy knot to attach a fly. I have nephropathy in my hands and fingers to the point I have 0 feeling. I spent 90% of my time on the water yesterday just trying to tie a cinch knot. Thank you so much for showing this knot!!! I have not tried it yet but I am certain you just made my day on the stream 100 % better. Thank you
Deborah, this is an absolutely brilliant way to tie a fly, I have been fishing for over fifty years, and these years have taken their toll on both my eyes and dexterity of my fingers, I now have the solution.many thanks
That is so clever! I upgraded to a new Sage 590-4 as a B-day present 🥳 to myself and just came across your video. Another year older with eyes getting harder to find the loops and fingers fumbling to tie knots, love the tip! Thank you, Deborah!!! Looking forward to hitting the streams & lakes and watching more of your content!
Lol… I feel so silly. Been reel fishing for 30 years and always tied by hand. Just bought a fly rod because I moved close to a river and stumbled on this video looking for casting techniques… That’s so simple and effective.
Thanks for a great new skill.
oh my gosh this makes tying the knot so easy especially when dealing with very light tippet!!! HUGS!
I HAVE POOR EYES THIS IS THE BEST TIP I HAVE SEEN ON ANY FISHING FORMAT
THANKS
You are very welcome. I am glad this video has helped so many fishermen.
Literally the trick I was looking for with those hemostats. I’m gonna be so good at tying now
Thank you for the great tip! I’m pretty proficient in tying a palomar knot, but this is 10x faster. Less fumbling; more fishing!! Love it!!!
Palomar knot for a fly? Can you even fit a folded line through a fly's eye?
I tried your technique several times today while on the water and it is indeed very simple and easy. That said, I lost a couple of flies, one while casting. One even failed when I just pulled the fly to test the knot. Reviewing a couple of other websites that explain how to tie a clinch knot (Mad River Outfitters and Orvis Fly Fishing), both emphasize that you should NOT pull on the tag end when tightening this knot. Just hold the tag end against the fly/hook and pull the line to tighten (after moistening). They say the knot can fail if you pull on the tag end.
I'm not an expert, but my experience today makes me think maybe they are right. I pulled on both the tag end and the line when tightening my knots. So, just something for folks to watch out for. Doesn't mean this method is bad, just pay attention to how you tighten the knot.
Thanks for this tip. My clinch knot seems to fail more than work, but always thought had to pull on tag end as well! Will try your tip as well. Thanks!
omg thank you. I have trouble seeing the little loop at the eye and even wrapping the tag around 5 times. This is so much easier. ✌️🤟
PS- you should do more of these tips and tricks videos.
I have vision issues and this will definitely help me enjoy fly fishing again...gave it up before as I would get frustrated on the water tying on flys...thx so much!
I literally said "Holy Shit!" after watching this video! You just saved me a lot of time fumbling around around while on the river!
Ha ha that was my response when I was first taught this technique! Glad it was helpful!
That’s Awesome thank you so much for sharing this video 👏🏾
Genius. It took me 15 min last PM to put on a fly as it was getting dark. Threading it is tough in the waning light.
great video. Thanks
Wow!! This is going to be a game changer for me. I felt like my clinch knots were failing, and so I started using the "improved clinch knot," which I've found very difficult to master. My 61 y/o eyes have difficulty with depth perception, trying to tell which piece of line is in front of or behind the loop, or the eye, esp against the variegated background of a stream, or vegetation. Taking, I swear, sometimes five tries (10 minutes) just to make that knot and change the lure. (Not to mention embarrassing.) As a result, I've stayed with lures when I should have changed, bc of the knot-tying hassle. This will eliminate all that, and I am SO grateful for this advice!!
drewby613 I am so happy this will help you! I created this video years ago and it continues to bring me such wonderful comments like yours. I hope you have a glorious Fall on the water.
Omg...this is a major life changing event.
7 years later and my mind is blown...thank you!
WOW... how ridiculously simple and they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, Thank you so much, this makes even those short droppers easy
My god lady I love you!!! I’m not kidding I spend a good 3-4 minutes messing around with my line and fly trying to get a damn knot tied! It’s such a pita that I will fish with a fly that might not be great because I don’t want to take the time getting angry at the wing and the size 20 hook on my flies! This is dang awesome!
Very enlightening. Thank you for a man with aging finger dexterity. I will now use this method.
All these years I've been doing the old way !This is a game changer for me ! THANKS !!!
Best fishing tip I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing!
....And I JUST NOW FOUND THIS ! Wonderful tip !!
Best fly-tie tutorial 'ever.'
You just made my day thank you.
Loved this! Very helpful! Don't know why I haven't tried this. Thank you!
After all these years fishing, thinking I knew all that I needed to know, I happened on to this video and this old dog learned a new trick…that works. Great video. Thanks
What an absolutely awesome tip!!! Thank you for a great video!
G'Day Deborah from Australia,
I had seen this knot demonstrated on another video but not as clearly as is shown on yours. I've tried it and will be using this knot to tie on my flies from now on. Great for low light conditions and cold weather when my eyes and fingers struggle.
Thanks and Tight Lines,
Stephen.
Yep its fun! Good luck!
Just found this video and I'm so glad I did. Getting up there in years and the eye sight is not what it used to be. Besides, I hate changing fly's. This is such a great tip!! Thank you so much and God bless.
awesome tip!!! The older I get the harder it is to tie .
Wow! Thank you very much! This is going to save me so much time on the water
Awesome been fly fishing for 30 years. This is my knot I will be useing from now on.
Im only on my second season of fly fishing and i have to say thank you for this trick you have saved me and my clumsy fingers so much headache.
Great method and excellent demonstration!
Just started fly fishing and you made it look easy. Thank you..
Thanks for this, I was struggling at the pond today with these old eyes. This is a wonderful hack.
I am so happy I learned this technique!! Thank you !
Simply brilliant Deborah....struggled for years because of my vibration white fingers but this is a revelation, many thanks!
OMG all the time I have been wasting tying knots on the water!!! Incredible tip!!!
I can't wait to give it a try! I don't know how many times I've been fishing for one species and see something else swim by and not being able to switch flies fast enough. This is a perfect solution! Great video
It definitely helps! By the end of the season you will be able to do it really, really, fast! Good luck and have fun!
Absolute Gamechanger. Thank you! The knot seems to also tighten with less curles when using fine lines.
This looks brilliant, I'm in my 60's, arthritis in my joints and eyesight not what it used to be. I reckon this is going to be a game changer. Why haven't I come across this before, thanks.
Holy Monkey. For YEARS I have always struggled wiht small tippets with this knot. THANK YOU!!!
I'm a beginner at fly fishing and that was just what I was looking for. Thank you.
You bet Todd! Glad my video was helpful!
Super slick. Amazing tip. Thank you so much.
68 years on - EVERY day is a school day! Wonderful - thank you.
That was great. I always like correct knots and that was cool and fast. Thank you!!!
Yay!!! I can't wait to try this on the river! Thanks for sharing.
You bet! Have a great summer on the water!
Fantastic tip! For someone who’s eye’s are getting old this is a great way for me to tie my flies while on the water. THANKS!
I laughed with delight. Thanks.
Deborah I really like this method for tying a clinch knot. I looked at some of the other videos you've posted on TH-cam. If we where neighbors, I think we could be friends!
My god how is this not more popular? Trying it tomorrow. Should definitely help with efficiency on the water! Thanks for this 👍
I use the same method to tie the Orvis know connecting tippet. Hemos are very useful in knot tying! Nice tip.
tried it loved it ,works great ,thanks again
what a great tutorial! Clear in instructions and minus umms, ahs or throat clearing.
Ha ha ha thanks! Much appreciated!
Hah! I love this. I've always held both ends of the line and twisted the fly by the hook 5 times. I've also seen people clamp their forceps to the hook and use that to twist... but neither of those techniques actually help you with the fiddly task of getting the line back through the loop at the base of the knot. I will definitely be trying this soon.
this is great especialy in cold weather ...many thanks for the tip
getting into fly fishing and found this. I can not tell you how HAPPY I am to have found this! thank you so much!!!
This is the frickin coolest technique ever!!! Thank you so much! Sincerely, a new fly guy.
A big help for many of us, thanks.
Sweet! Will definitely be using this technique from now on. Thanks!
Slick! I love it! You just changed my life!
Thank you!!! This helped so much!
Slapped my forehead. Too easy and what a time saver. Thank you!
Well you just saved me a shit ton of time on the water spent tying flies LOL! Thanks
Very fast!!! Thanks for the tip!!
Thank the heavens for this video.....now I can change flies without issue!!!
Great tip. Thanks.
I have big fingertips and this tip is a life saver, thank you so much for sharing
I’m a newbie- thx for this.
I can’t wait to try this technique tomorrow...need all the help I can get with small flies
Awesome ! Your the Master of Faster!!!!!! Thank-You Much!!
The 144 who downvoted your video are just mad because they never thought of it. Great tip - thanks!!
This is so helpful! Thanks a bunch.
Awesome tip! Thanks
great video. thanks. hopping on the little red tomorrow morning.
That is a totally awesome way of tying a knot!! I struggle with the conventional way, this will allow me good turn around time!! Thanks a million!
You bet! Thanks for watching!
WOW - I needed this tip - always struggling to SEE where the fly eye meets the line! Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!!! Trying this immediately
very helpful, and 9 years after posting thanks!
What an awesome manuever. Thanks !!
I don't know whether I'm thrilled or angry! I am THRILLED to have learned this. It is SO easy. I'm angry because I've been doing it the hard way for 20 years! And now I've got fat fingers and fading eyes (great fishing song title?) and this is going to save me HUGE amount of time and a TON of AGGRAVATION!! Thank you!
Wonderful! I never get tired of making fisherman happy sharing this tip--it never gets old! So glad I could help!
Great demo ... thanks a real bunch. I've spent an hour on a stream trying to tie on a #16 Adams, just to throw it out into the water, when I realized, much to my horror as it floated downstream, I never had my tippet tied to the fly.
Holy hell. This is one of them, why didn’t i think of that videos!
You taught me something new today...thanks.
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down. Awesome !
Great technique! So obvious AFTER seeing it, but why in the world haven't I seen this before? Thank you!
This is the most genius tip I've seen so far. Incredibly helpful
So glad I could help! Have a wonderful year on the water!
thank you so much for this video. both techniques are amazing! really great help
That’s a great tip 👍🏻 Thanks!
I am brand new... struggled standing in the river to tie with freezing fingers in the crisp Utah morning . Literally yelling at my fingers to “work”. I can’t wait try!!!
I had to watch 3 times because your voice is so soothing! 😂
That is amazing! you are a my new go to.
Wow! Wonderful tip ty 👍
Great idea for those with bad eyesight. Good fathers day treat for those who struggle with fishing knots.
Just, plain Thank you.......no voodoo about this simple knot