The Davy Knot

Davy Wotton's very simple, quick, and strong knot for the tippet to fly connection.

[@ianbruce6515]

Nice! I'm astonished how easy and how strong this is. Good for failing eyes. I like your second one too. I've seen more than one version of the double davy--this is the one I like. I recently purchased a knot tool that works like the piston style hackle pliers. This tool makes it easy to tie both knots in bad light.

[@mrpoopypants9586]

Thanks Peter. It would be really interesting to hear your take on various set ups, pros / cons. Nice to have it home-grown. Cheers PP

[@GB-cm6yy]

Hi Pete would you use that in a saltwater application for things like crease flies and poppers where I prefer not to use a loop knot?

[@petermorse5442]

I prefer a loop knot for Crease flies and poppers but I do make a point of tying it small. With all knots I think it's a really idea to test them out against other knots because confidence plays a huge part in knot selection.

[@GB-cm6yy]

@@petermorse5442 thank you Pete. I might have to pay closer attention to how I tie my loop knots I think. As always, love your content and i look forward to more of it.

[@petermorse5442]

@@GB-cm6yy Thanks - haha, might have to do a loop knot clip then.