An Important Task: Tying a Fly Fishing Knot
Tying a fly fishing knot is one of the most important things a fly fisherman must know how to do. Since the line is actually composed of different types of lines in addition to the fly at the end of it, tying a solid fly fishing line knot is extremely important so that none of the parts come loose during the fishing process, causing the fisherman to have to tell about the ‘one that got away.’
Tying a Good Knot
There are some general tips that help a fly fisherman to tie good fly fishing knots that will not come loose in inopportune times. One tip is to moisten the knot with water or saliva before pulling it tight, which helps it to hold more tightly once it is pulled. Another tip is to tighten the knot with a steady pull rather than jerking it tight, since it will cause it to have a more uniform snugness throughout the knot, so that a fish tugging at it will not all of a sudden draw a part of the knot tight and cause the line to snap.

