Using a NAIL KNOT TOOL...learn today!

[@TimCammisa]

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[@gradybryant3162]

Tim, enjoyed your presentation much. Tying a fly line to a leader loop I've always connected the fly line with just a one turn knot. It's quick and quite strong. Never had and issues. Even with Steelheads or Northerns.

[@TimCammisa]

Appreciate the kind words and feedback; more importantly, I'm glad you found a knot that works well for you! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@johnkaleda9065]

Very nice info on the loop on fly lines and you are very good

[@PoppyTales]

Excellent video Tim! I use all kinds of knots but never really understood the nail knot all that well. I have a tool on a pair of nips but just couldn't figure it out! Thanks! I think I can do it now!

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comments, Dean, and glad to have helped! Tim

[@larrybarnett4926]

Been Flyfishing for the past 50 years, tried all kind of knots, do u remember the plastic tube that had holes at both ends with a slot in them middle; never could figure out how get both ends in the slot; the video was great, explains the tool great, just Need some weather !

[@jesseaskew957]

Tim, this was a great video! I am a huge fan of the nail knot tool and use it for attaching my leaders and backing. Thanks for letting us all know how you connect your leaders and backing.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the kind words, Jesse, and great to know you use it, too! Tim

[@HighcountryFlylife]

@@TimCammisa I find the nail knots much more beneficial. I feel the leaders turn over better as the welded loop to loop connections causes hinging when casting and loses that transfer of energy during the casting strokes

[@timrush5994]

I really enjoyed the video. I am a novice as far as fly fish'in. I just bought a new rod and reel combo and you have shown the how to get the show on the road! One thing that you said you do made me laugh . You said you take the nail knot instructions along with you....I just recorded you on my smart phone! LOL Thanks for the help Amigo My names Tim too!

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Tim, and thanks for the comments. Aside from a great name, it's sounds like you have things going in the right direction with a new rod & reel, plus you can use the nail knot tool (with MY directions!!). Ha ha, that made me laugh, though I value the paper directions....even if I do have them memorized. ;-) Thanks for taking a moment to share this, and if you'd like added to my email list, shoot me your email address: [e-mail] I hope you're safe and healthy! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@timrush5994]

@@TimCammisa I'm glad you got back to me . I believe in giving credit where it is due. I am really a rookie at this trout game always been a walleye guy and smallie enthusiast , caught the largest in the U.S. in 1996 according to the In-Fisherman (7#6oz.) Well nice talk'in to ya. E-Mail: [e-mail] CYA AMIGO

[@duderoony]

Hey Tim. Just spotted this one. I never understand how, after all the years that folks have been fishing and tying knots, that one and one only (the most successful one) ever gets used by simply everybody? It must be straightforward to find the best and just stick with it? Thank you for sharing this info dude.

[@TimCammisa]

That is definitely what makes sense to me, though one of my "go-to" knots for tying the tippet to fly was shared by a friend...and I don't even know the name of it! ;-) Hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@rinklestiltskin]

We tie on our flies using a similar tool. Never had a failure. Oh, hell sure to get one tomorrow!

[@TimCammisa]

Let me know how you like it, as I love mine. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Nathan. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@rinklestiltskin]

It's invaluable to me as my old arthritic fingers find they can cope using this tool. I use it for every knot on the line from backing to fly.

[@dinoconsabor]

Thank you! I could see what I was doing wrong when trying to connect my fly line to a homemade leader. I have upgraded fly line arriving tomorrow (original with combo seems inferior) and will use that method and a similar tool connect my backing to the new fly line.

[@TimCammisa]

You got it, Kerry, and happy to help! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@daveb4688]

Hello Tim, from Beautiful British Columbia, Thank you for all the great tip and flies that you share with the fly fishing family. Love your videos, enjoy them all. Cheers, Dave

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the kind words and for taking a moment to share, Dave; it's greatly appreciated! Tim

[@davidreed7718]

Your sealing my ideas

[@TimCammisa]

Hi David, which idea did I steal?!? Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@kennethacheson989]

Nicely done

[@TimCammisa]

Thank you, Kenneth, I appreciate the kind words. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@aquariumcockpit9949]

Does this not work with thinner braid to mono connections?! It just keeps slipping out every time I cinch it..

[@TimCammisa]

I've had some hold and others slip. What is the braid line you're using? If you're fly fishing, my current setup for braid fly line, especially when Euro nymphing, is this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIumc6dtrNB6nKM Hope it helps! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@Adipper]

Really nice tutorial Tim. I prefer nail knot for butt section of leader to fly line rather than welded loop. Slips though guides more smoothly as you mention. I create a perfection loop in the butt section in the leader. If you do not create a loop in leader butt section, how are you managing change. For example, are you using a blood knot when the time comes to change leader rather than loop to loop? Thanks

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comments and kind words, Larry, and we're on the same page there. For leaders, I typically will be tying on a new nail knot (or a blood knot to the connection further down the butt section). The majority of fly lines have ample room to make additional nail knots, and the nymphing lines I've been using are level, thus easier yet. If you are asking how I'm changing the tippet, I tend to use micro tippet rings, thus am not losing any of the base leader during changes. I hope that helps! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@martinpecheur8506]

By leaving the loop at the end of the fly line..you can attach your leader by making a loop at the end of it and attaching both line with a loop to loop connection. You can then have many leaders with flies and easily change to any fly to choose without cutting meager and fly lines. My pre flied leaders are spooled on a spongy tube..

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comment, Martin, and I tend to recommend otherwise. As mentioned in the video, the loop(s) will become caught in the guides occasionally, versus with a nail knot (or super glue knot). Tim

[@Totaro17]

Is this knot good for line to line in bass fishing. Like Braid to fluorocarbon or mono or any of the combos?

[@TimCammisa]

I tend to use this knot when connecting differing material types, such as a braid to fly line or mono/fluoro to fly line, but don't for the others you mentioned. I would suggest a search through some bass fishing forums, as there are some other recommended knots for those line types. Thanks for checking! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@Totaro17]

Tim Cammisa thank you. That’s was I was guessing. Just wanted to make sure.

[@jerrywarner9935]

Can this tool work for braid to fluorocarbon

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Jerry, I've used it to attach backing to fly line, and leader to fly line. Maybe someone else will comment with their thoughts. Thanks for the question. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@geraldlrstubbs]

You mentioned using a really slick connection at one time. If you are worried about the join between the line and leader being slick then take more time over it and use a needle knot. Do that tidily and that is about as slick as you can get because the leader is not coming off the side of the line but through the middle.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for sharing that with us, Gerald, and that's another great connection! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@termite122]

hey tim,,,,if u never tried this way its worth a try,,,,ive used it for 15 yrs now..i cant stand any loop connection as they all hinge while casting..i also cut the loop end of the fly line off then i nail knot a piece of 35lb brown maxima roughly 15 or so inches long,,,i then cut the loop off of the new leader im going to use and simply attach those 2 ends with a simple 3 turn blood knot..you now have a direct connection which turns over better than any loop connection..it takes an awful lot of changing leaders to chop away at that 15in butt section until you need to replace it..

[@TimCammisa]

That's absolutely something I use! Thanks for mentioning that to others, especially being specific with your butt section. Thanks again! Tim

[@carls.6746]

which maxima would work best? the chameleon or ultra green. on amazon chameleon is super tough and excellent abrasion resistance and the ultra green is super soft and limp. thanks

[@HighcountryFlylife]

spot on @termite122 That is one of the main reasons I don't like the loop connections of flyline to leader. They hinge when casting. Nail knots, the flyline & leader stay solid during the turn over when casting. Much better leader turnover & less drag on the river I believe, without the loop connections.

[@jimkuehne5790]

Thanks, very clearly communicated. I often nail knot a short butt section and then use a blood knot to attach the leader. Probably not as clean, but quicker for me to change leader when fishing.

[@TimCammisa]

Very smart idea, Jim, and it accomplishes a similar idea! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Tim

[@oliveryoung9345]

@@TimCammisa Wouldn't this mono butt section also eliminate the continuous cutting back of the fly line each time you change leaders? IDK, perhaps that cutback amount in fly line is insignificant. Or perhaps a 2.5 - 3.0mm tippet ring at the end of the mono butt section and tie each new leader on from there. I suppose the possibilities become endless. Love the tool. Use it to make leaders as well. Love your videos as well!

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

i like the nail knot also. i got a new line on my reel now with a loop at the end, i don't like it i will be going back to the nail knot. great video where could i get the nail knot tool.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, and I believe I got that one from LL Bean? I'm sure it can be found online, but you may consider checking with your local fly shop first. Thanks again! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@LegoMaster000-sus]

Excellent and thorough as usual Tim. Appreciate your dedication and quality work.

[@TimCammisa]

Thank you for the kind words, Daniel, and I hope to hear more from you on some of my other videos. Tim

[@bigron8346]

Thanks funny I know how to use that tool in my sleep but I always take the tools and directions with me too!

[@TimCammisa]

I'm glad I'm not the only one, Ron! Ha ha! Thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim

[@tonynorthwest9696]

Nail Knot all the way Tim.

[@TimCammisa]

Absolutely, Tony!

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

The trick that you demonstrated with the “glue“… If you don’t have a UV light… How long would it take to dry on its own when out of the stream?

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Jim, and that's tough to see. The UV resins all glue at their own pace. I've used some that have hardened quickly, whereas others that left a residue and never seemed "finished." Here's a reasonably-priced UV light that I used for a couple years: amzn.to/2Z0WPg7 That would remain my recommendation for the curing. Hope that helps! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

Tim Cammisa THANKYOU. :)

[@SonTran-jf9zh]

how large of the hook i can use with that tool? can it handle 6/0 hook size? thank

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Son, and I have only used this with lines, not hooks. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@andrewbombard3478]

Hi Tim great video, I always use a nail not on the backing connection but have only tried this method on the leader connection after my welded loop has become damaged. I have found that with the nail not on the leader after fishing for a few hours water seams to get under the fly line coating and travel up the line and sink the tip of my line. This is not a big problem when nymph or streamer fishing but troublesome when fishing dries. Does the uv covering stop this or have you also have this problem. Also I like the tie-fast tool, it has a few other uses of the nail knot in the directions but I have not used them yet. These tools are a great improvement over the simple nails that I have found is so many of my fathers and uncles fishing bags that I have inherited, but I have used the old nail in a pinch once or twice in some Maine fishing cabins lol.

[@TimCammisa]

First of all, I love that they had nails in the bag for the knot, Andrew; so cool! I have not had the problem of the tip sinking, though I am unsure if it's just the UV coating helping. The key to the UV is making it insignificant enough to not cause the tip section to weigh more, causing sinking. Will the glue prevent any water from seeping inside? Absolutely, but I tend to clean my lines regularly and apply a floatant to them (and the top portion of the leader), thus that may be helping things. Also, as you know, not all lines are created the same, and I've had some over the years that simply didn't float well. Thanks for taking the time to share, and I hope all is well. Tim

[@randyeggleston7138]

I understand why you want that loop out of there. I do the same thing for the simple reason that’s not my knot. Years ago I wanted to learn the blood knot and I had gotten a new rod and reel, at that time I knew nothing about the nail knot, I thought the preferred method was a blood knot so I went down to the local fly shop, I’ve known the owner for years but he wasn’t there but there was another guy there and he was about 75 and been a guide for years so I thought he will know how to attach all of my knew lines so I told him I just needed my backing attached to my fly line and it seemed he was kinda lost but got it done w a huge loop knot then I asked okay well here is where I was wanting the blood knot, he said o no we have a better way and grabbed these loop things that he put on the fly line and took a lighter which blew my mind and tightened the thing up like those Chinese finger lock things then it had a loop on it, I said what the hell is that? So I have to spend another $8 here for those things when I was just wanting to learn the blood knot. I got home and cut that loop system off and learned the nail knot with no tool and went on my way. I expected a lot more from an old guy that’s been guiding people down the rogue river for a 100 years. I can’t trust a machines knot or who ever tied it and as far as I’m concerned their knots might be stronger but I don’t care. Good Fishin to ya.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the story, Randy, and I don't recommend those add-on loops. Like many others, I do recommend the nail knot and blood knot. If you're able to tie it without a tool, even better! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@robertreid7221]

I have the tie fast stainless steel tyer another brilliant piece of American ingenuity and I Love it, but this new one is sleek and sexy and metalic green and I'm tempted to be unfaithful to my tie fast just because it is the next step in knot tying and did I metion Sexy ? ✌❤ Bob

[@TimCammisa]

Ha ha, I know what you mean, Bob! Thanks for dropping a comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@minkyutekken]

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[@ptube86]

tie fast tool

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comment; is that one you recommend? I'd love to hear what you like about it. Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@liftedninja1607]

The tie fast is basically the same tool. I use it myself and it works great. I believe it was 15 dollars. Totally worth the money. It can snell hooks as well. I use it a lot to tie my line to my ice fishing jigs.

[@marksleeper3752]

yes I use the tool

[@TimCammisa]

Ha ha...thanks, Mark!

[@wildman2894]

got one use it alot thanks

[@TimCammisa]

Great to know, and thanks for taking a second to comment on my video. TC

[@Hogwylderr]

While I agree that it's much prettier, the tying tool itself is still a copy of the ORIGINAL Tie Fast Tool. Just like all most all other knot tying tools that are similar. I mean that really doesn't matter I guess. Both work the same, one is much cheaper, not as pretty but extremely durable.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and though both tools accomplish the same thing, they do have a different look. The reason I chose this one is due to its small size (and the green color does look nice!). You mentioned durability, and I would disagree, being that I've used it for over five years. Thanks again for your thoughts. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@fredfable5655]

In my opinion the best by far is this one (Go to 4:00) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGKUe4qIqdCdhcU

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comment, Fred and I've never used that one. It looks easy, however, and great to know we have many quality choices out there. Tim

[@christophercook723]

Far too much Waffle.

[@TimCammisa]

Waffle?

[@luckyx16]

I was with you 100% until you hit the UV glue spot. From then on out, I knew everything you said was BS. This same not is not new, and has been used for decades with out ever having a thought of any kind of glue put on it for any reason.

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Lucky and thanks for taking a moment to comment. Super glue is a great adhesive when ensuring strength, but when it comes to the nail knot, it's a really strong knot. Instead, the addition of UV glue ensures a smooth transition as the knot goes through the guides. It's great to know you've never had your knot catch in your guides over those decades, but this is recommended for others to ensure they don't have that issue. Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com