The Tool That Basically Ties Fishing Knots for You!

[@Wildtr0ut]

Geez guys. That might be the nicest nail knot video I’ve seen on you tube. Great video!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

That tool is a godsend! I have one. I swear…anyone can do it without a problem. Believe me, It is so freaking easy! If anyone is reading this, trust me… Once you’ve used it, I guarantee, you will always have one in your fly vest.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for backing us up here!

[@GaryFrench-o8c]

Great video, well explained. I am a spin fisherman and I use mine for splicing lines instead of a blood knot (back to back nail knots/tube knots, 3 turns on 10 lb. line) and for solid connections such as connecting to split rings (4 turns on 10 lb. line). Tight lines and fair winds.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@stevephilbrick1237]

I've been using a Tie Fast Knot Tool for 3-4 years. I love it so much that I've given several as gifts to my like-minded, fishing obsessed friends. I still routinely tie knots without using one...but it's really handy on cold, wet, and/or windy days when you are out on the water.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and backing us up!

[@urbanadventurer5]

Where has thing been all my life? Thank you God!!! 👍🏾

[@Madriveroutfitters]

At Mad River Outfitters?

[@larrypleaseeatapplesnewton8641]

I've been using my fly tying bobbin and the bobbin threader it has worked really well for me

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@mikehemming9811]

I fish for Atlantic Salmon on the Miramichi river in New Brunswick. I was taught to attach leader to the fly line with a needle knot. Similar to a nail knot except you make a hole in the tip of the fly line with a sharp needle, entering in the center of the tip of the fly line, push up the fly line for half an inch or so, then out the side. You then push the leader up the same hole in the tip and out the side as well. From there you essentially tie a nail knot. Very secure, has never failed me. The wisdom as I was told was that the leader /fly line connection was much smoother if your leader came back in the guides while landing a fish by yourself, especially if the leader is in the guides and the salmon takes off for another run. I will pick up this tool to help tie the knot since it seems to work so smoothe and tie such a smooth knot,

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@dtrout]

I have several of these including a spare in my vest. You can join two sections of tippet and also tie the fly to the tippet with this tool using the same method....only want 4-5 wraps for dry flies to reduce weight on the fly. I informally tested breaking strength against surgeon knots and improved clinch knots as well as hand tied barrel knots .... my hand tied knots were all significantly weaker vs my nail knots using this tool. This is a great demonstration of the tool ..... there are several KZbin videos that show how to apply the same process and replace all the other knots for trout / freshwater fishing.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@bobjohnson7207]

Hey Brian I have used one since 1990. Although I can win a knot tying contest without it. I always use it and highly recommend it. Great video.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Let us know when that next contest is....we'd like to get in on that!!!

[@bobjohnson7207]

@@Madriveroutfitters When I was 13 I humbled 2 of the best Pacific Salmon Fisher's. I would hangout at the local sporting good shop with my two friends after school. We still fish together sometimes. Sorry to tell you that I troll fly's with fly gear of course and outfish all at the lake most every day. If ya want to learn that June is great but from April until August 21st. Late Summer is not recommended as those Whales might die. I have undeservingly invented the best trolling fly pattern of all time. So simple but the big one's fall for it ya know when there on damsels.

[@scottfuhrer7488]

When i started fly fishing i was 12 years old-The line came with a nail with barbs that you slipped into the fly line--Then tied on your leader-- and the fly--Just set up my new reel with your video and the "tool" is wonderful and Brian explains it very simple--Even a dummy like me can do it!!! I am now 70 years old so it proves you can teach an old Dog new Tricks. THANK YOU BRIAN

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and happy to help.

[@marbab-kj9sm]

Called the "no knot eyelet".... super for silk fly lines 20's-70's

[@thomasnorthrup9990]

Bought mine at MRO in the 80's, great help for aging eyes using 5x tippet and when cold weather steelhead fishing with numb fingers.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the support.

[@dbmarshall11]

Great tutorial. I have found that using this tool for a nail knot splice is another great application when a double surgeons knot is too bulky. IMO, it's equal to the blood knot in strength, having a small & smooth profile, and much easier to tie using this tool.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@michaelwaller6093]

This tool has been around since the 70’s, maybe longer and it works great.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@SalSavia-y7x]

Have a tiefast,never used it. Clinch Tie tool i'v been using forever! I'ts the Best!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@SalSavia-y7x Thanks for being here.

[@ZacharyBobbie1611]

As a kid, I honestly that the tie fast knot tier was actually a weapon! But not for nothing, I was 8 years old at the time. 😂😂😂 Thank you for the awesome video!! 🎣

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@Flatlandflyer]

Great tool! Ive been using one for 20 years. Works great!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Fantastic institutional video Brian 👌, tight lines 🎣👍🎣🫡

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@lowcountrytobackcountryins3049]

I bought one from you and it is so awesome for tying backing to flyline! I snell the leader to flyine using Flip's method featured on your channel. CUT THE LOOP!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and thanks for backing us up!!!!

[@Yalcder1]

Fantastic video.. You just showed me how to do it with needle nose plyers.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and happy to help!

[@paulsammons2432]

I've had one of these for years. They work like a champ! 🙂

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We agree! Thanks for watching.

[@davidcudlip6587]

Just go this tool. It definitely is going into my vest pocket.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the support.

[@nmtidefan4735]

I have a similar tool I use to tie snell knots. New to fly fishing but love that this works on the fly side too.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@garyjohnson6156]

A double nail knot is the only way I make my leaders. I have been using this tool since the 80’s. Never had a knot fail using this tool. I have it on my vest.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@garyjohnson6156 Thanks for watching.

[@dontrujillo1634]

Love my nail knot tool!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@yepyepuhhuh]

Great tool, and tutorial. Thanks.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@allanclell]

Out in the bush (Australia ) years ago and didn’t bring a spare tapered leader and needed one🤔 ( i was young😂😂) used a series of nail knots and made one from several diameters of nylon fishing line right down to the tippet. Works well just bloody tedious😱😂

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@allanclell Exactly as we teach here! Ahead of your time and didn’t know it?

[@Tankflipper]

Helpful video, thank you. Time to practice!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mvsc-k5e]

I use it to blood knot when making leaders too. and can also tie dropper tags easily too. very versatile.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@senko000]

Best tool on the planet! Do you ever use knot glue on this leader knot?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmzaWt9eNuLq6csi=iG6tatPtfQljrFab

[@edfairchild3571]

I also carry one with my casting tackle for removing backlashes…they work fast for that purpose as well

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Great idea! Thanks for watching.

[@gtj2020]

Looking good Brian! Always appreciate vids Thanks

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@jamesmccreery250]

It took me almost half and hour with a stick the other day. Of course the tool was at home on my fly tying bench.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Survival craft. You did it though! 😂

[@sebastiaanv5755]

Super handy tool, i've been using it for few years now. Especially in the early or late hours, to tie in a fly when its hard to see. Also for delicate dry fly fishing, i would never use a loop on a flyline. to much splash on the surface, also it doesn't cast the leader as straight as a nailknot setup would.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@sebastiaanv5755 Thanks for watching and backing us up here.

[@HelgraMike]

If you choose a Fly Shop out of your local area I highly recommend Mad River Outfitters not only are the informative, but they ship real fast and you can't go wrong

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for the support and the kind words. We appreciate it.

[@williamblair2934]

Brian, Thanks for the video. I always like to learn. I have used the Albright knot for years with no issues. Goes through the guides easily. I use it for leader to tippet also. What are your thoughts on the Albright versus nail not.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please send any and all questions directly to Brian at the shop and he'll be happy to help/answer. You can e-mail him or call him. He doesn't monitor or read comments here, but of course works in the shop.

[@hankh1610]

Brian, Howdy; Could you expand and show the Blood Knot version that can be done with this tool? Thanks for showing what ya did.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Will pass along to Brian for sure! Stay tuned.

[@Roccopaul73]

Great stuff. Can this be use on tenkara fishing rod set up?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please send any and all questions directly to the folks at the shop and they will be happy to help. You can e--mail them or call them.

[@scottgraham3492]

Where is your Fly Shop located? You have got some of the nicest videos I have seen!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@scottgraham3492 www.madriveroutfitters.com……thanks for watching!

[@squaretops1]

Would you ever do a video on setting up a spey rod for Salmon fishing?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Best to send any questions directly to Brian at the shop and he’ll be happy to help. You can email him or call him. Thanks.

[@jensfritsch5741]

Can you use that tool to connect tippet to the leader? I’m new to fly fishing and still have bit problems with my knots. Bought the tool and tried it but it didn’t tight up it slipped straight through it was wondering if I might do something wrong! Thank you

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@jensfritsch5741 Use a surgeons knot or blood knot for tippet. Not this tool! Contact the folks at the shop if any further questions. Thanks!

[@stanhuie3836]

Would the nail knot tool work for adding tippet to a leader?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

It does not!

[@paulmeyers6569]

I always coat the knot with UV resin so it looks like a small football and hang up on the rod guides goes away. Thanks Brion

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here! Cool tip.

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Merci beaucoups . Bonjour de Nouvelle Orleans mes ami . Bonne peche avec des cannes a mouche !

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewshelp3705]

What is the test of mono you nail Not to the end of the fly line that will then form the loop to loop with your tapered leader?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please send any and all questions directly to Brian at the shop and he’ll be happy to help. You can email him or call him. He does not monitor the comments here but of course works there every day! Thanks.

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Very good, but better when on 1.75x or 2.0x playback speed.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We'll try that. You might be onto something? Thanks for watching.

[@bobrich1950]

Will this work for tieing a mono leader to braid ??

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Don’t believe so but feel free to call or email the folks at the shop to confirm. Don’t have that exact intel here but they will there. Thanks.

[@miket3268]

The sharp point on the handle is really rough on old, stiff hands! What is the purpose? Otherwise, great tool, great knot.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

If using correcty, as shown, you never touch the point. Thanks and feel free to call the shop if any further questions.

[@wrightjaw]

Can this knot be used to connect braid to flourocarbon??

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please send any and all questions directly to Brian at the shop and he'll be happy to help. You can e-mail him or call him. He does not monitor comments here but can be reached anytime through the shop. Thanks!

[@jayanderson2993]

Can you use this to attach a fluorocarbon leader to braided line?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please send any and all questions directly to Brian at the shop and he'll be happy to help. You can e-mail him or call him. Thanks.

[@Northstar-Media]

Just got the tool because I'm finding it difficult to tye hooks outside . Would the second version be okay for mono to braid for a short hook leader.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. You'd have to contact the folks at the shop directly with questions like that. You can e-mail them or give them a call and they will be happy to help.

[@robertlynn7332]

I'm curious about your "proper butt section" comment. I normally keep an old butt section or two on hand after I replace a 2x or 3x leader, including the loop at the end. When the fused loop on my line is about to fail, I cut the old leader to about 15" long and nail knot it to the line (with the failing loop removed. After trimming the tag ends the loop from the old leader is about 13", give or take, from the end of the line. I then simply attach the loop of my new leader to the loop from the old leader. I've never thought about the stiffness of the butt section in reto the stiffness of the line, but it's always seemed to work. Am I missing something here?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. You'll need to contact Brian directly through the shop though as he does not monitor the comments here. You can call him or e-mail him. Feel free as he's always happy to chat/help.

[@squaretops1]

Do you need to waterproof the end of the snipped flyline?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Surely he would have said so if the case but feel free to check with him directly. He also has quite a few other videos on the subject.

[@brandono3139]

Hi, newbie here. When you say tie on a proper butt section, do you mean the butt section of the leader? Thanks!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes....he is referring to the butt section of the leader. Feel free to call him at the shop if any further questions.

[@najahgarmo]

what's the nail used for in the tool

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please send any and all questions directly to Brian at the shop and he'll be happy to help. You can e-mail him and he'll get right back to you. Thanks.

[@tarmoski]

Does it work on braided line…? 🤔

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Fly line backing is braided dacron so yes, it should work.

[@TheSkyIsCrying]

I think you would want to tie a double nail knot for braid to leader. Tie one to the other and reverse what goes in the tool and now you have 2 back to back

[@grob25]

What are the cutters he commented on?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ_Cg6WDrrakf8ksi=3o2X0i82IvOXVAIb

[@MO-vr1jg]

I used a finishing nail, but this would be easier.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

It is certainly easier! Thanks for watching.

[@jrnbuckachristensen6597]

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[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@snakeoilelixir]

the french music lol

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Nobody here speaks French so we'll have to take your word for it?

[@snakeoilelixir]

There are times we speak French up in the great white north. Not that I ever want to ​@@Madriveroutfitters

[@thestcroixkid]

I have 6 vests and 3 lanyards, every one has one of these on them...

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Smart, very smart. Thanks for watching.

[@foketesz]

Can't remember a nail knot failing on me...

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Then you don't need this tool? All good! Thanks for watching though.

[@06mcrowley]

Tell me Cliq reading glasses has kicked you some type of consideration for all the low key marketing you do for them.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

No sponsors here. We just count on folks buying them from Mad River Outfitters is all. Thanks for watching.

[@mikec7220]

Did Brian get a haircut ?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Seems he must have at some point in the recent past? You’d have to confirm with home though….we don’t keep track.

[@providencevalleyfarm5270]

Weapon idea is priceless, especially good idea if I convince my hubby to leave me alone at the river or one of our local lakes where they keep finding bodies

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching....be safe out there.