Pitzen or 16/20 knot by hand @FishGod1 strongest knot to attach flies

[@johngates453]

I've watched MANY "16-20" Videos.....Yours is outstanding ! Thank you ! Hand/finger position !!!!!

[@FishGod1]

Thank you! Teaching fly knots for 25 years one finds what works for consistent strong knots!

[@wjb442]

Very helpful - thank you!!

[@FishGod1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamescooper2618]

In my experience, this is the best knot to use for fly fishing or most any other kind of fishing where you don't need an open loop knot. I have completely forsaken the clinch knot for the Pitzen. it's much stronger than the clinch knot.

[@FishGod1]

I must agree with you! The only knot that I have found better is the Eugene bend and it is quite similar. I still use the clinch knot for attaching droppers but tie the Pitzen to the dropper itself.

[@richjudy2887]

Seems same as a SD Jam knot, just3 wraps instead of 6

[@FishGod1]

Slightly different as you don’t pass through the loop near the hook eye first. SD Jam knot is for heavier lines. Thank you for your comment and interest.