The Nail Knot is a time tested and popular knot to join fly line to leader. The use of a small hollow tube (coffee stirrer sticks can work) instead of a nail is effective. The Nail Knot is one of 10 great fishing knots included on the Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide (click to view).

The Nail Knot is a fishing knot used to join two lines of different diameters and allows for line diameters to diminish down to the fly, i.e., it is useful for attaching your backing to the fly line, and your fly line to the leader, or tippet.

The nail knot is a very significant fishing knot that is widely used to connect the fly line to the leader. It is good for joining two lines of different diameters allowing you to attach backing to the fly line and the fly line to the leader, or the tippet.

The nail knot is a very intimidating knot for many fly fishermen but after learning... This video explains the easiest way to tie perfect nail knots every time.

Aug 15, 2023 · A nail knot is a fisherman’s knot to connect their fly line and leader. Nail knots are excellent for attaching two lines of differing diameters. Nail knots are strong, do not slip, and are smooth and compact.

The nail knot, also known as the tube knot or gryp knot, is used in fly fishing to attach the leader to the main fishing line. The knot has been described as "The best known knot for tying a permanent leader butt of monofilament to a fly line" [1] and "the most satisfactory means of attaching a leader butt to a fly line."

Jul 13, 2017 · If you’ve always used a tool of some kind to tie the nail knot, you might wonder how the knot got its name. Well, here’s your answer. In the video below, Idaho fishing guide Dub Paetz demonstrates this old-school technique, which can come in very useful in a pinch.

Jul 16, 2018 · Even though it’s a great knot for creating a smooth transition from line to leader and it goes through the guides of a fly rod quite easily, the nail knot intimidates many anglers. Those who do use the nail knot often tie it with a tool specifically designed for that purpose.

Jun 9, 2011 · Animation shows how to tie the Nail Knot for Fishing. From the world's #1 knot site - Animated Knots by Grog.IPHONE APP: http://bit.ly/SeY9S7 | ANDROID APP: ...

May 13, 2018 · There are many different types of lines which in many cases have completely different textures, sizes, and friction coefficients. So we’ll be evaluating knots based on the type of line used within these general line categories: