How to tie a nail knot using a tube.

[@bryandespot9985]

I have Been coming back to this video for a quick refresher on this knot for a number of fly fishing seasons now. Thanks very much for making it

[@flyfisher1444]

Bryan Despot thank you! Glad it was a help for you.

[@boobookittyfuck3344]

Bryan Despot, really? Is your memory really that bad or are do you only fish once a year?

[@joeborgione5477]

To say I’ve struggled with a nail knot is an understatement. This video is the best one for me. Thank you.

[@flyfisher1444]

Thanks I also had trouble with it so I am glad I could help.

[@bustinscoot]

I'd been struggling to remember how to tie this knot, and your tutorial really helped me get it right. Thanks for taking the time to post it. My goal now is to set everything up so as to not waste as much fly line and leader when the final trimming takes place, but if I could add anything to this nice video, I'd advise the beginners to leave PLENTY of extra length on the leader tag for their first few attempts. Thanks again !

[@bpplus9713]

This is BY FAR the best nail knot video on the net. Perfect knot every time!

[@flyfisher1444]

Brendan Penny, Wow thanks for that comment and thanks for watching!

[@avidhuntr]

Well done, terrific explanation. Like how you use the tube as a fid! Makes the process so much easier.

[@ralphmurphy1617]

Good video and easy to see. The tube is a good idea

[@flyfisher1444]

Thanks, yes the tube makes it easier to tie.

[@dean2287]

Nailed it first try. Great video, simple directions and no fluff. Thanks!

[@charlesronk2989]

I like to use the red tube that comes with many spray cans. It is perfect size. Works fantastic.

[@thomasw_]

I like to tie needle nail knots for all of my trout line - leader connections; this video of yours is the clearest and most concise demonstration with a tube. Thanks! One small correction could be made for improvement, though, between 2:19 to 2:34 where you are using your left and right thumbnails to push the loops together and pull from the opposing side; at 2:28 you say left side of the loops where you work with the right side of the loops, and do pull to tighten them on the left side. That's the only flaw -- but the visual does correct what you say. Best of good cheer! thomasw

[@flyfisher1444]

I was just checking if you were paying attention! Good job!

[@ErichRankin]

Thank you for taking time and teaching easy.

[@flyfisher1444]

So glad I could help, much appreciated.

[@lorus511]

Excellent tutorial, I could listen to you all day! Thanks.

[@Hotapanorama]

best nail knot video yet the others make it so hard! good work

[@flyfisher1444]

Thanks hotapanorama, glad you enjoyed it.

[@jcdealy5962]

Yep, well done. I've used coffee stir straws for this. ;-)

[@alexandrevarlet3905]

Hello . Please then use this knot for sea bream fishing with sea worms. Does this knot stay in place, by that I mean is there a danger that the knot will come apart? . thank you for these 2 answers. I am a fan of this assembly !. Thank you very much Good continuation A PÈCHEUR DES HAUTS DE FRANCE

[@flyfisher1444]

Alexandre Varlet If tied correctly it will hold, most important to wet it before you tighten it up. If you look at mono through a microscope it is as rough as sand paper, If you don’t wet it when you pull it together the friction will create enough heat to weaken the mono. Very important in this knot to wet it for it to be strong.

[@jp410]

Specific, to the point, no false promises. Thank you.

[@ChristiannTyler]

Can you use this for braid to mono or mono-mono?

[@flyfisher1444]

You can.

[@flyfisher1444]

But there are other knots that work better for that material.

[@alexandrevarlet3905]

Thank you very much. It's nice. So I can go there franco For sea fishing. THANKS THANKS you have a new subscribe

[@alexandrevarlet3905]

Sorry, new subscriber.

[@tinagray7652]

(T''s Hubby) YES>>> this is my go to video anytime I forget a step. I don't use this knot often but with a little glue at the connection of my fly line to the leader, it works for me. Thanks!

[@flyfisher1444]

Your very welcome,,,,thank you

[@jimchatt745]

Great video on how to d a nail knot. Easiest one I've seen.

[@Fishstycz]

Great demo Terry... Thank you... One suggestion tho for the newbies, moisten the knot prior to cinching. Also, for those who don't already use them, the most accessible form of tube comes from the common earbud. I always have some in my tackle box.

[@martinpecheur8506]

I use a knot tool but in a pinch this is great...better than a nail. Thank you

[@fishbonestephen]

Great video, very clear instructions... Thanks!.

[@flyfisher1444]

Thanks Scoot, glad I could help. Good tip at the end Thank YOU.

[@lochgarryfishing]

Simple but genius, thank you.

[@flyfisher1444]

Mark Loch Garry Fishing Ha Mark, I have been called a lot of things but Never Genius! HA!

[@edhill1147]

really helpful video... thanks. Cut off the end of a ballpoint pen ink tube (clean part) for my knot.

[@billruland1494]

Thanks a bunch for the helpful video. Sometimes I look at the knot afterward with a magnifying glass and it looks like a loop has jumped over another turn. What did I do wrong?

[@flyfisher1444]

+Bill Ruland Not sure Bill, on the video at time 2:10 when I get things organized before I cinch them tight I get them lined up and organized so when I do pull everything tight the loops stay where I put them, thats just a guess. Thanks for your viewing and comment.

[@Quackfly]

I might be missing something but is the nail knot tool not much more straightforward? I'm not being clever, I'm asking as a learner.

[@flying_hippos11]

Whats that tube from? Thats like a perfect size tube for a nail knot!

[@flyfisher1444]

+Alex Seme you can buy them at hobby shops, its a small brass tube about a foot long, I cut it with a dremel tool then sanded the end very carefully being sure not to leave any burrs to cut the line. It is PERFECT for this application. Thanks for your viewing - Terry

[@flying_hippos11]

+Terry Corneau Awesome thank you for the quick response! Take it easy and happy fishin'

[@robertreinhardt163]

I've always used the tubing from an old dried up Bic pen or similar pens, the clear tubing is usually pretty strong.

[@NorthantsNick]

So simple........even an idiot like me can do it !!!!! Two questions though.......i take it there`s no problems wit the knot sliping and is it worth just addin a drop of super glue to the knot,for a bit of added security ??? Regards, Nick.

[@azyte6883]

I'm only new, this nail knot is applicable to which situation?

[@flyfisher1444]

Raul Parayno it can be used to tie the backing to the fly line or your leader to the fly line. Thanks for your interest Raul.

[@pwrplnt1975]

Thanks, From Maine!

[@BRandomFishing]

Great this was awesome

[@jayboogie27]

Worked great for me! Thanks!

[@Slepho]

Great video. Thankyou very much

[@flyfisher1444]

Exactly right, no glue.

[@flyfisher1444]

Your welcome, thanks for your interest! Terry

[@elevenbravodotnetonyoutube]

No glue, the knot is designed to tighten on the fly line. With the weight of a fish on your leader, the knot just gets tighter. If your leader comes off your fly line, you either tied it wrong or didt tighten it up enough before casting/catching. Pull on the leader to test the knot before casting. Dont want a fish fishing around the water with a fly and leader while your standing there reeling in your fly line without the fish!

[@Maltaman51]

Excellent, sir.

[@zeuqsav8271]

Great video, thanks for the tip.

[@dorupescaru5993]

Multumesc Terry.

[@RichReevesNL]

Great, thanks!

[@robertandersson331]

thanks

[@flyfisher1444]

robert andersson your welcome, thanks for watching.

[@robertandersson331]

Now i know how to tie it good video

[@justplainducky]

so simple, I can use my other functioning brain cell for something else, thanks

[@dw8773]

I tie the ugliest nail-knots known to exist. They have to exist because I have to fish, but they are ugly!

[@rtistmedia5636]

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