Fishing is one of the many outdoor activities where tying different types of knots is crucial, and where debates over which knots are superior are common. This video features a former bass guide demonstrating how to tie his favorite fishing knot, a 100% knot. It is very simple ...more
Check out this instructional fishing video that demonstrates how to tie the Non Slip Mono Loop knot. Just follow the simple instructions outlined in this fishing tutorial and learn how to tie a Non Slip Mono Loop fishing knot. Knot tying is a breeze with this video. Start prac ...more
Barrett from the Caddis Fly shop demonstrates how to tie a black mini leech for fly fishing.
This how-to video provides step-by-step knot tying instruction from Curtis Owens of Performance Tackle. The dropper loop is used for fishing with multiple hooks. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a dropper loop variation knot for fishing.
Watch this video to learn how to tie a Chan's Frostbite Chironomid for fly fishing.
Watch this video to learn how to tie a San Juan Worm for fly fishing.
The Clinched Blood Knot is a strong knot for tying a medium size hook to a medium size line. The clinched blood knot is very similar to the half blood knot but it differs in that the line it is passed through the eye of the hook twice. A good knot for tying the line to termina ...more
The Art of Fly Tying shows you how to tie a Green Caddis Larva (Step by step) for fly fishing.
This how-to video from Curtis Owens of Performance Tackle gives step by step instruction on how to tie a San Diego Jam Knot. This is a strong knot to connect a hook to a jam line. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a San Diego jam knot for fishing.
Tie the Nuke Egg Fly pattern. Do it. It's great for salmon and steelhead.
Are you a fly fishing enthusiast? Check out this instructional video and learn how to tie the "Rubber Leg Stonefly", TPO's fly of the month for June 2008. A favorite "anchor fly", this one is deadly out west but you will be surprised with your success at home as well.
See how to tie a steelhead fly here. Now. Really. You're going to want to go right out and fish after this.
The improved clinch knot (overhand knot variation) is as the other clinch knots a multi purpose fishing knot. The improved clinch knot provides one good method of securing fishing line to hooks, lures, or swivels.
Watch this video to learn how to tie the Clouser minnow fly.
Fly Tying Lesson 4 for Beginners. This lesson shows what you need and how to make your own fishing flies. In this fly tying tutorial Dave Cammiss demonstrates a ' Pheasant Tail Nymph '.
Check out this video and learn how to tie a great Yarn Strike Indicator with Alain Barthelemy. This fly has been a staple at Trout Predator Online since the beginning, and was chosen as fly of the month for December 2007. When winter comes around and the dry flies dry up, this ...more
The fly pattern called "Allnight Hex" will amaze you. So watch, learn, and fish.
This sponge spider pattern was invented by Bobby Gray at Fly and Shot Outfitters and is a great overall terrestrial pattern to use for fly fishing bass, trout, and bluegill. It is also great to use an indicator fly with a dropper below it.
Using hackle tips to create standard Adams style dry fly wings, you can fish like no other. Don't believe me? Try it out for yourself.
The Half Blood Knot is similar to the clinch knot. It is same knot with two different names. This instructional video demonstrates a variation called the Locked Half Blood Knot. This variation adds a way to secure the tag end in the final steps of tying the knot. The half bloo ...more
Here's some video instructions on how to tie a Figure Of Eight Loop. The Figure Of Eight Loop is a quick and easy loop knot that forms an end loop. If the figure of eight loop is tied midline it is called a blood bight knot but the correct name when tied as an end loop is figu ...more
Here's some video instructions on how to tie a Double Figure Of Eight. The Double Figure Of Eight is a quick and easy loop knot that forms an end loop. If the double figure of eight is tied midline it is called a blood bight knot but when tied as an end loop the name is double ...more
Learn how to tie a Parachute Adams in about 2 minutes for fly fishing.
The slim beauty shock leader knot connects monofilament line to a heavier leader, that retains most of the original line's breaking strain. This knot was created to be strong, but cast to put together. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a slim beauty sho ...more
The Tucked Half Blood Knot is a normal half blood knot where the tag end is tucked in the final step. This will make the knot stronger and prevent it from slipping open. The tucked half blood Knot is used for the same applications as the ordinary half blood knot - to attach ho ...more
This how-to video demonstrates a double San Diego jam knot, as shown by Curtis Owens from Performance Tackle. This knot doubles the line to make a strong knot for heavier lines. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to tie a double San Diego Jam knot for fishing.
In this Outdoor Recreation video tutorial you will learn how to tie a "Uni-to-Uni" knot for kayak fishing. When fishing for Tuna, you don’t need a heavy leader. You need a 30 -40 lb test as a leader. Most spools come in 25 yard roll. Take half of the roll and use it as the l ...more
See how to tie the Blood Dot Egg pattern. vThe pattern is used for salmon, steelhead, and trout. But you can use it for your neighbor's pond fish if you'd like.
Jeff Hines demonstrates tying the Partridge and Orange soft hackle fly for fly fishing.
Here are basic instructions for tying a Brown Bivisible Trout fishing fly.
The Glo Bug Yarn Egg. Tie it. Then it's hook, line, and sinker. This pattern is a standard for steelhead, salmon, and trout
Tying the McFly Foam Egg pattern will get you out and fishing in no time. The pattern is used for salmon, steelhead, and trout.
Here are two different ways of tying a parachute fly. You'll be amazed, or not. But that won't stop you from trying them out, so do it.
This is a green drake tied with an extended body. Tying extended bodies is good to imitate other long bodied flies. It'll work, if you do it right.
Frank Sawyer, river keeper on Englands' Wiltshire Avon, designed an elegantly simple nymph that sinks quickly and imitates various Baetis mayfly species. Sawyer's nymph had only two ingredients: pheasant tail fibers and copper wire. The wire was used as an underbody, to attach ...more
Demonstration of tying a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph for fly fishing
The half blood knot with a tuck is similar to the improved clinch knot. The half blood knot with a tuck is a multi purpose fishing knot. The half blood knot with a tuck provides one good method of securing fishing line to hooks, lures, or swivels.
If you've ever gone bass fishing then you know how important it is for your line to be sturdy and strong. Make sure your line is in tip top shape next time by forming this Modified Albright or Alberto knot. This video shows you how to tie the Alberto aka Modified Albright kno ...more
Learn how to tie saltwater flies using new fly tying materials and techniques. These flies are for redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish striped bass, and many other species.
In this fly tying video series, get free fly tying instructions for tying a Parachute Adams dry fly from expert fly fisherman Jeff Wilkins. Jeff will teach you what fly tying materials you will need to tie the Parachute Adams and will give you a list of the materials you will ...more
This here will show you how to tie an electric caddis fly properly and securely.
Want a good emerging attractor, especially for caddis hatches? I though so. See how to tie it here.
This is a great freestone and pocketwater nymph. It can be tied in a variety of colors to match mayflies and stoneflies. Just watch and learn from the silent master.
Watch and learn how to tie an Articulated Bunny Leech. Why a leech? Because they'll suck those fish in. Get it? Suck.
This is a good midge pupa or baetis imitation, especially for tailwaters. So see how to tie it here.
This demonstrates how to tie a north fork special stonefly correctly, developed by Tim Wade at North Fork Anglers in Cody, WY.
After tying on the tail and skirt of a deer hair bass bug, you'll need to know how to tie the body on. See how to do it here, in three videos. Part 1 of 3 - How to Tie the body on a deer hair bass bug for fly fishing. Part 2 of 3 - How to Tie the body on a deer hair bass bug ...more
Learn how to tie the Arbor Knot for fishing. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie the Arbor Knot fast or slow, or pause it at every step along the way. Learn to tie knots for your next fishing trip. Tie the Arbor k ...more
Learn how to tie the Blood Knot for fishing. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie the Blood Knot fast or slow, or pause it at every step along the way. Learn to tie knots for your next fishing trip. Tie the blood k ...more
Learn how to tie the Nail Knot for fishing. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie the Nail Knot fast or slow, or pause it at every step along the way. Learn to tie knots for your next fishing trip. Tie a nail knot w ...more
Learn how to tie the Snell Knot for fishing. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie the Snell Knot fast or slow, or pause it at every step along the way. Learn to tie knots for your next fishing trip. Tie a Snell kno ...more
Learn how to tie the Albright Knot for fishing. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie the Albright Knot fast or slow, or pause it at every step along the way. Learn to tie knots for your next fishing trip. Tie an Al ...more
Learn how to tie the Improved Clinch Knot for fishing. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie the improved Clinch Knot fast or slow, or pause it at every step along the way. Learn to tie knots for your next fishing t ...more
Learn how to tie the Dropper Loop Knot for fishing. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie the Dropper Loop Knot fast or slow, or pause it at every step along the way. Learn to tie knots for your next fishing trip. T ...more
Learn how to tie the Double Surgeon's Knot for fishing. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie the Double Surgeon's Knot fast or slow, or pause it at every step along the way. Learn to tie knots for your next fishing ...more
Learn how to tie the trilene knot for fishing. This animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With this knot tying how to, you can tie the trilene knot fast or slow, or pause it at every step along the way. Tie a Trilene knot with a knot tying animation. Click thro ...more
The Rapala knot is a common fishing knot that is intended to be tied directly to the lure. It was conceived by the Rapala Brothers, who emphasized that if a swivel or leader is essential, choose the lightest tackle possible so that the lure moves naturally. This knot-tying an ...more
Check out this instructional fishing video that demonstrates how to fly tie for beginners. In this fly tying tutorial, Dave demonstrates the "Baby Doll". This is the pattern that goes back to the early 1970s that caused a minor revolution in its time. This is a very simple and ...more
Know your knots! With this free video tutorial, you'll learn how to tie a perfection loop fisherman's knot. To tie a perfection loop fishing knot, you're basically going to put an overhand knot into your fishing line. The knot is easy to tie provided, of course, you know how t ...more
Know your knots! With this free video tutorial, you'll learn how to tie a bimini twist fishing knot. A bimini twist fishing knot is best tied with a braided nylon rope, and it is often used on fishing boats. The knot is easy to tie provided, of course, you know how to go about ...more