Thanks for the video... Just found my dad's OLD flyrod and wanted to learn the art so it wasn't gathering dust anymore... But looking at it was making my head spin... You describe everything in a way that even I can understand... Thanks again.
Great video. here are some tips you may find usefull. when doing the nail knot cut the tag end of the flyline at the knot at roughly 45degree angle and then put a drop of CA glue on it to hold the leader & tippet together at the cut end. I use roughly 1 1/2-2' leader then use a blood knot to tie the tippet to the leader. these knots are tapered a bit when done correctly and will slide through your guides easier if by chance you do pull them in that far. tight lines my fellow anglers
Worth watching just for the fact that this is the easiest way that I've ever seen to tie a nail knot. I need to take some backing off of an overspooled reel this weekend, so it will come in handy. Thank you!
Thanks Zach ,for an excellent video. It's not near as complicated as a person makes it. A video beats instructional photos any day. Tight lines my friend.
Thank you for your videos. I'm new to the game and your videos have been The best ones that I have found so far. And the trick you show with the nail knot is awesome. Other then I'm still having a little trouble with the tag end not coming all the way threw. But I am working on it. Agin I thank you.
Thanks for this video Zach, the fact that it is still being used years after you created it shows it strength. I also like the comments as it explains some things to us newbies. Now what's next- ah yes, here fishey, fishey, fishey.
thank you - thank you - thank you. I just set up my first ever fly reel by myself and have the utmost confidence in my knots and set up thanks to your video.
Really appreciate this video! I've watched several setup videos, and this is by far the best I've seen in my opinion, both in the knots you advise typing, your explanations, and you would have thought a black background would have been obvious to all these others folks. Just set my 3/4 rod / reel up for the first time, heading out in a day or two for some trout. Thanks!
Fantastic video! I just used it to set up a new spool I got for xmas with backing and a sinking fly line. Very helpful. Also, I always used to pass leader through leader on that last step...whoops! Doing that correctly from now on should help me a lot.
Thank you very much for a well done instructional video. I liked the black background and lack of distracting music. I would add though, anytime a fishing knot is made it should be wetted before it is cinched. I learned some good pointers. Thanks.
Excellent instructional vid Zach. You make the knots very clear...very good. Just a couple newb questions: 1) You wind your backing on with left hand retrieve. I'm right handed but, left hand retreive seems better (holding the rod in my stronger, right hand and reeling with my left). comments? 2) What # test are you using for the amnesia? It looks pretty hefty. Thanks again.
As a newbie to the sport,this is a great video. Saved for quick reference as I am sure I will be watching it many times. Thanks for taking the time to make it.. Ice..
the most informative video i've seen with easily understood knots. Thank you :) !! you tied the red line to the fly line then the leader but can I tie the fly line directly to the leader using the handshake knot shown in the last part? i bought a trout braide to glue at the end of the fly line but i guess I don't need that...?
Hi. Really nice video/instruction. I am absolutely brand new to fly fishing, and have been researching UA-cam and other sources for basic setup. My only question here is about why you need/want the amnesia monofilament. Most setup instructions I've seen go: backing -> fly line -> leader -> tippet. While I like the amnesia piece, what is its purpose? Thanks!!
@Pickering1977 Try using a monofilament that is quite a bit heavier than the material you are actually making the nail knot with. That will ensure that the hole the doubled-over loop and tag have to pass through is as big as possible. For example, if you were using 20# test mono for the actual nail knot, try 30# for the "pull loop."
Thanks for this video I just got into fly fishing and I learn actually something :) but I still got one question...how many wards of backing line do you put? Do you putt the whole line in the package?
ZachMatthews1, in step 3, with the loop to loop connection - is there any benefit to having that additional different line as opposed to going loop to loop right off the fly line using a loop like in the fly_line_loop_knot.flv video (youtube won't let me paste the link, but that's the title)?
@thedogthatyos That depends on the size of your reel. For most trout reels, 100 yards is about right. For saltwater applications, for instance on 8 weight reels for redfish or bonefish, 200-300 yards is more normal. The best way to get that much backing is to go to a fly shop where they have a huge spools and can load up the exact amount your reel can take. Typically this only costs $15 or so, and if you buy a line they may throw the backing in for free.
The amnesia is 20# test, which is pretty standard for trout, because it needs to carry the load of the line through to the butt of the leader. Leader butts themselves are usually 20-30 lb. test--any weaker and you'd get a hinge point. So you want to match the thickness of the butt of the leader at a bare minimum. Left hand retrieve is common enough these days for right handed anglers. I swap out depending on the reel but left hand retrieve is my preferred method.
When I took a fly fishing class I remember there being a blood knot somewhere, was that for tying the leader to the tippet? I can't remember where it came into the picture.
Correct; if you don't want to worry with loops for easily replacing the leader, you can instead use a nail knot (the one you called a handshake knot) to tie the butt of the leader directly to the fly line. When that leader wears out, just clip it off a few inches from where it is tied in, and make a Perfection Loop as demonstrated to make a loop-to-loop knot for your next tapered leader. The only difference would be that the material attached to the fly line would be clear instead of red.
Hey man nice video deffo helped me learn a fair bit, just have a few questions. 1) Where you have the amnesia monofilament if it was a tapered leader would you need the second piece of line or could you tie you'r fly straight on or is this best to make the tippet interchangeable? 2) Has anybody told you, you sound a bit like fozzy bear? ;p
That's more of a question for a spin fisherman. Typically fly fishers use tippet measured in "X" sizes which are based on the outside diameter of the tippet. My go-to tippet is either 5X or 6X, which equates to .006 and .005 inches in diameter respectively. They have a pound break strength of between four and eight pounds depending on the quality of the material (which actually varies quite a lot).
Yes with heavier grade lines. For something heavy like tarpon the principals are the same but you will want to use a Bimini Twist for the backing to fly line connection, and likely stick with the welded loops that come with modern lines. (They are actually a lot stronger than nail knots).
@KBFF Fly lines come in standard lengths, usually of 90 feet for a freshwater reel. You should always use the WHOLE fly line. They are "tapered" to make them easier to cast, and if you start cutting into that taper, you can make them very difficult to actually fish with. So unlike in conventional fishing, we don't treat fly line like a spool of level material, because it gets thicker and thinner along its length to make it easier to cast.
You state at 9:36 (when attaching fly line to red mono) that this is a knot that you shouldn't draw into the guides...however aren't you going to ultimatley draw that knot into the guides when attaching the backing to the fly line? Did I miss something? Sorry very very new to fly fishing - so just looking for clarification! Thanks!
Kinda a newbie so forgive me in advance. Why do you use the amnesia line between the fly line and the leader? Can’t you just attach the leader to the fly line ?
@velvethammer26 You certainly can, but the little section of mono with the loop-to-loop connector lets you easily switch leaders. Almost all leaders come out of the packet with a loop in the butt end for this reason.
The amnesia loop to loop makes the leader interchangeable, so you don't have to cut your line and re-tie a nail knot on the water. Instead you can just loop in a new leader, which typically come with a loop pre-tied out of the packaging. This is especially useful for a new angler who is much more likely to tie his leaders in knots.
is it better to spool the reel while its free like that or while its connected to the rod? i feel like having the reel on the rod would make the line lay down a little cleaner on the spool?
Yes if you are going to be spooling on a lot of backing you really do need to get the reel as stationary as possible. This is one place where a fly shop with their backing spooling machine can really be helpful. Unless the reel is very stationary it will wobble and eventually the line will roll on equally wobbly.
This must still be to advanced for. So why exactly do you need the backing line instead of just rapping the thicker line directly to the reel? And is it not good to tie the leeder line directly to the thick line?
Backing brings the fly line out to the edge of the spool. This effectively increases the diameter of the arbor and allows the reel to retrieve line as efficiently as possible. Also a leader loop makes it so that you don't have to trim your expensive fly line every time you change leader. Fly lines are tapered so excessive trimming can ruin the way a line casts.
@Bonecollector621 You could certainly; you'd just need to fill more of the space up with backing. That reel is likely to be a little heavy for a 6 weight *rod*, but not catastrophically bad. If budget is an issue, go for it. Otherwise, try to match your tackle by weight.
On the backing to fly line knot, wouldnt a 1/2 uni knot accomplish the same thing? I did a 4 turn uni of the braid over the fly line it pinches down pretty hard. Couldnt pull the fly line free. Doesnt even move.
Backing is the thinner, cheaper string that fills the fly reel behind the thick, expensive fly line. Yes, you can use this same exact system to set up a 7/8 reel, you just need heavier grade line. Yes, this is also good for salt water. At some point soon I'll post a different knot system meant for heavier gamefish like stripers or tarpon.
Depends on the target species and the size of the reel. For trout, 100 yards is standard. For 8 weight class rods and larger I typically use 200 yards. For true big game fishing you might need hundreds or thousands of yards (they use thinner gelspun backing to get that much on), but that's a specialty need.
Same knots, heavier overall line for saltwater up to the 10-12 weight tarpon-fishing level, when you need to go to even heavier knots and line. For redfish it would be 30 lb backing instead of twenty pound, and typically 30 lb amnesia for the loop to loop connector, then a redfish-branded leader.
why is the mono filament needed? i went fly fishing for the first time to day and just had the leader on but the line was not getting a great deal out?
LowesOutdoors Monofilament sinks, as does fluorocarbon, unless you dope it with floatant. The reason for the tippet is to give you extra length to cut back into as you change flies without shortening your tapered leader.
@francetonomor This system will work for light saltwater up to bonefish and permit-strength fish. Certainly fine for marsh redfish, surf fishing for blues or jacks, or most flats. I would not use this for tarpon, tuna, or anything requiring lots of lifting as the nail knot can slip if you're dead-lifting a large weight. I'm going to make a video soon breaking down a heavy rig for stripers or tarpon. Those rigs are not as stealthy because the knots are larger but they won't fail.
Leader length depends on the application but typically you will use a nine-foot tapered leader. In some environments you might need to add tippet to that. My standard trout fishing rig is a 9' 5X leader with 2 feet of 5X or 6X fluorocarbon tippet added to the end for a total of 11 feet. For the amnesia I like to keep it as short as possible to prevent hinging. Start with a foot or so for the nail knot, then tie the perfection loop such that it starts no more than two inches from the butt end of the fly line. Cut off excess.
I ordered my fly rod and reel with line one it and I was wondering I'm trying to get set up for a trip and I hit a snag so the monofilament that's connected to the fly line only use around 6 inches of it I was wondering because mines really long so I was wondering if that was something else can anyone help?
I've heard Kermit but Fozzy is new. It sounds to me like I must sound like Jim Henson! When you use a tapered leader the butt section is likely to already have a loop tied in it (most commercial leaders do). So in order to loop that leader on, yes, you would need a short length of level monofilament. I've used red Amnesia mono in the video but you can use any kind of mono so long as it is heavy--at least 20 lb. test. You can then tie the actual fly on to the tip end of the tapered leader.
That is an inaccurate assessment. If it were "fishing knots" then they would be showing you how to lash hook to line.This covers the basics of setting up your fly rig from reel to leader
Load the fly line onto the reel first. THen attach the backing the the fly line. Wind on the backing to about 1/8" from the rim of the reel spool. Remove and reverse the backing to the reel. Then you are ready to attach the leader to the line.
+PrentissRacing Amnesia has lower memory than a leader butt, but the main reason is to give you a loop to loop connection so you can more easily swap out leaders after they get cut back or knotted. The red of amnesia can also serve as a helpful strike indicator.
Backing fills up a reel and helps keep the fly line from kinking by being wound tightly around a narrow arbor. But strictly speaking the answer is no, particularly if you use a larger arbor reel.
Thanks for the video... Just found my dad's OLD flyrod and wanted to learn the art so it wasn't gathering dust anymore... But looking at it was making my head spin... You describe everything in a way that even I can understand... Thanks again.
I just got a fly rod today as a gift. Great video, very informative and very easy to follow.
Great video. here are some tips you may find usefull. when doing the nail knot cut the tag end of the flyline at the knot at roughly 45degree angle and then put a drop of CA glue on it to hold the leader & tippet together at the cut end. I use roughly 1 1/2-2' leader then use a blood knot to tie the tippet to the leader. these knots are tapered a bit when done correctly and will slide through your guides easier if by chance you do pull them in that far. tight lines my fellow anglers
i must say i have watched about 5 other videos and yours was the easiest to follow, understand and do thank you for sharing
Worth watching just for the fact that this is the easiest way that I've ever seen to tie a nail knot. I need to take some backing off of an overspooled reel this weekend, so it will come in handy. Thank you!
The video is also split into 5 sections elsewhere so you can get back to the nail knot video more easily. I think it's in video 3.
This is the best video I have seen on You Tube for setting up a fly reel. Thank you! I am knot challenged, and this video made it easy.
Thanks Zach ,for an excellent video. It's not near as complicated as a person makes it. A video beats instructional photos any day. Tight lines my friend.
Thank you for your videos. I'm new to the game and your videos have been
The best ones that I have found so far. And the trick you show with the nail knot is awesome. Other then I'm still having a little trouble with the tag end not coming all the way threw. But I am working on it. Agin I thank you.
Have never fly fished but I have a high interest in starting up this year. This should more than likely help get me started!
Thanks for this video Zach, the fact that it is still being used years after you created it shows it strength. I also like the comments as it explains some things to us newbies. Now what's next- ah yes, here fishey, fishey, fishey.
thank you - thank you - thank you. I just set up my first ever fly reel by myself and have the utmost confidence in my knots and set up thanks to your video.
Really appreciate this video! I've watched several setup videos, and this is by far the best I've seen in my opinion, both in the knots you advise typing, your explanations, and you would have thought a black background would have been obvious to all these others folks. Just set my 3/4 rod / reel up for the first time, heading out in a day or two for some trout. Thanks!
Fantastic video! I just used it to set up a new spool I got for xmas with backing and a sinking fly line. Very helpful. Also, I always used to pass leader through leader on that last step...whoops! Doing that correctly from now on should help me a lot.
Thank you very much for a well done instructional video. I liked the black background and lack of distracting music. I would add though, anytime a fishing knot is made it should be wetted before it is cinched. I learned some good pointers. Thanks.
The best on you-tube on set up fly line. Thanks.
Excellent instructional vid Zach. You make the knots very clear...very good. Just a couple newb questions: 1) You wind your backing on with left hand retrieve. I'm right handed but, left hand retreive seems better (holding the rod in my stronger, right hand and reeling with my left). comments?
2) What # test are you using for the amnesia? It looks pretty hefty.
Thanks again.
As a newbie to the sport,this is a great video. Saved for quick reference as I am sure I will be watching it many times. Thanks for taking the time to make it.. Ice..
grreat video! Im totally new to the fly fishing world but I am really loving it so far. thanks for this very informational and well done video
Excellent and articulate video....Well done that man !
Awesome demonstration. Gracias
This is the easiest set up video that I have found, Thank You.
I just had an aneurism lol that's how I can tell it is a great video! Just beginning my knowledge on flyfishing soooo yea gonna take me a while!
Thank you very much for this! I followed it as you have shown and everything went without a hitch. Happy fishing!
Very good video, great detail. Even a first timer like me can get it.
Watching this in 2020 👍🏽 cheers dude 🙌🏽
Is the red line nessesary? And how much backing should be used? Great video
Great video! Very well detailed! Definitely helped me set up my first time.
the most informative video i've seen with easily understood knots. Thank you :) !! you tied the red line to the fly line then the leader but can I tie the fly line directly to the leader using the handshake knot shown in the last part? i bought a trout braide to glue at the end of the fly line but i guess I don't need that...?
Like to see some ideas for knots and loops for gel spun backing. thank you.
Hi. Really nice video/instruction. I am absolutely brand new to fly fishing, and have been researching UA-cam and other sources for basic setup. My only question here is about why you need/want the amnesia monofilament. Most setup instructions I've seen go: backing -> fly line -> leader -> tippet. While I like the amnesia piece, what is its purpose? Thanks!!
thankyou Sir ! great instructional ! cant wait to get back on the rivers! and soon too!!!
Thanks man!for a beginner like me this was the real thing!!!!!!!
@Pickering1977 Try using a monofilament that is quite a bit heavier than the material you are actually making the nail knot with. That will ensure that the hole the doubled-over loop and tag have to pass through is as big as possible. For example, if you were using 20# test mono for the actual nail knot, try 30# for the "pull loop."
Thank you. I truly you showing me the correct way of doing thing.
Thanks for this video I just got into fly fishing and I learn actually something :) but I still got one question...how many wards of backing line do you put? Do you putt the whole line in the package?
ZachMatthews1, in step 3, with the loop to loop connection - is there any benefit to having that additional different line as opposed to going loop to loop right off the fly line using a loop like in the fly_line_loop_knot.flv video (youtube won't let me paste the link, but that's the title)?
Nice video for a newbie like myself. Thanks for the help!
@thedogthatyos That depends on the size of your reel. For most trout reels, 100 yards is about right. For saltwater applications, for instance on 8 weight reels for redfish or bonefish, 200-300 yards is more normal. The best way to get that much backing is to go to a fly shop where they have a huge spools and can load up the exact amount your reel can take. Typically this only costs $15 or so, and if you buy a line they may throw the backing in for free.
The amnesia is 20# test, which is pretty standard for trout, because it needs to carry the load of the line through to the butt of the leader. Leader butts themselves are usually 20-30 lb. test--any weaker and you'd get a hinge point. So you want to match the thickness of the butt of the leader at a bare minimum.
Left hand retrieve is common enough these days for right handed anglers. I swap out depending on the reel but left hand retrieve is my preferred method.
Thank you so much. This was very helpful!
When I took a fly fishing class I remember there being a blood knot somewhere, was that for tying the leader to the tippet? I can't remember where it came into the picture.
Correct; if you don't want to worry with loops for easily replacing the leader, you can instead use a nail knot (the one you called a handshake knot) to tie the butt of the leader directly to the fly line. When that leader wears out, just clip it off a few inches from where it is tied in, and make a Perfection Loop as demonstrated to make a loop-to-loop knot for your next tapered leader. The only difference would be that the material attached to the fly line would be clear instead of red.
Hey man nice video deffo helped me learn a fair bit, just have a few questions. 1) Where you have the amnesia monofilament if it was a tapered leader would you need the second piece of line or could you tie you'r fly straight on or is this best to make the tippet interchangeable? 2) Has anybody told you, you sound a bit like fozzy bear? ;p
Thanks ! Great video ! Wondering what LB size do you use for trout fishing ?
That's more of a question for a spin fisherman. Typically fly fishers use tippet measured in "X" sizes which are based on the outside diameter of the tippet. My go-to tippet is either 5X or 6X, which equates to .006 and .005 inches in diameter respectively. They have a pound break strength of between four and eight pounds depending on the quality of the material (which actually varies quite a lot).
Awesome video!!! Do you have one for attaching the fly to the leader?
p4fizzle See the Davy Knot video.
Awesome Video Zach! I see you specify "for trout" but is this a suitable way for Saltwater fly fishing too?
Yes with heavier grade lines. For something heavy like tarpon the principals are the same but you will want to use a Bimini Twist for the backing to fly line connection, and likely stick with the welded loops that come with modern lines. (They are actually a lot stronger than nail knots).
@KBFF Fly lines come in standard lengths, usually of 90 feet for a freshwater reel. You should always use the WHOLE fly line. They are "tapered" to make them easier to cast, and if you start cutting into that taper, you can make them very difficult to actually fish with. So unlike in conventional fishing, we don't treat fly line like a spool of level material, because it gets thicker and thinner along its length to make it easier to cast.
You state at 9:36 (when attaching fly line to red mono) that this is a knot that you shouldn't draw into the guides...however aren't you going to ultimatley draw that knot into the guides when attaching the backing to the fly line? Did I miss something? Sorry very very new to fly fishing - so just looking for clarification! Thanks!
Kinda a newbie so forgive me in advance. Why do you use the amnesia line between the fly line and the leader? Can’t you just attach the leader to the fly line ?
@velvethammer26 You certainly can, but the little section of mono with the loop-to-loop connector lets you easily switch leaders. Almost all leaders come out of the packet with a loop in the butt end for this reason.
It's high vis neon green Big Game, what more could you ask for?
What is the best setup for floating flyline fishing with small popping bugs. Do you need amnesia line and with the leader or not???
Thank you very much for making this video!
is it ok to use 20 pound braid for backing and 6 pound mono for my tip it?? im new to fly fishing and could not find any backing or tip it at academy
do you need the amnesia ( i think he said it was the red line) or can you just attatch the leader to the fly line ?
thanks needed to know the nail knot better,
The amnesia loop to loop makes the leader interchangeable, so you don't have to cut your line and re-tie a nail knot on the water. Instead you can just loop in a new leader, which typically come with a loop pre-tied out of the packaging. This is especially useful for a new angler who is much more likely to tie his leaders in knots.
is it better to spool the reel while its free like that or while its connected to the rod? i feel like having the reel on the rod would make the line lay down a little cleaner on the spool?
Yes if you are going to be spooling on a lot of backing you really do need to get the reel as stationary as possible. This is one place where a fly shop with their backing spooling machine can really be helpful. Unless the reel is very stationary it will wobble and eventually the line will roll on equally wobbly.
Great video! Thank you for sharing
Do I have to have that first leader? Can I just go straight to my last leader from the fly line?
Thank you so much. This helped me a lot.
If you buy a line and leaders and they are from rio which have welded loops at the ends do you need amnesia or can you connect the line to the leader
how many yards of backing should I use? The spool i purchased came in 100 yard length.
thanks
This must still be to advanced for. So why exactly do you need the backing line instead of just rapping the thicker line directly to the reel? And is it not good to tie the leeder line directly to the thick line?
Backing brings the fly line out to the edge of the spool. This effectively increases the diameter of the arbor and allows the reel to retrieve line as efficiently as possible. Also a leader loop makes it so that you don't have to trim your expensive fly line every time you change leader. Fly lines are tapered so excessive trimming can ruin the way a line casts.
@Bonecollector621 You could certainly; you'd just need to fill more of the space up with backing. That reel is likely to be a little heavy for a 6 weight *rod*, but not catastrophically bad. If budget is an issue, go for it. Otherwise, try to match your tackle by weight.
just a video like this i was looking for! THANKS!
is there any difference in this setup and a saltwater setup for redfish etc?
hi just wondering ,i know backing ,fly line ,leader but what ist that short red part betwen leader and line?
On the backing to fly line knot, wouldnt a 1/2 uni knot accomplish the same thing? I did a 4 turn uni of the braid over the fly line it pinches down pretty hard. Couldnt pull the fly line free. Doesnt even move.
Great info, thank you!
what os the amnesia filament for exactly? because I tie the leader line directly to the thick line...
Backing is the thinner, cheaper string that fills the fly reel behind the thick, expensive fly line. Yes, you can use this same exact system to set up a 7/8 reel, you just need heavier grade line. Yes, this is also good for salt water. At some point soon I'll post a different knot system meant for heavier gamefish like stripers or tarpon.
What is the point of the amnesia line? Is it just to tie the leader onto or what, ive never seen that ive always seen leader directly to fly line?
Trevor Mackenzie So you can swap out tapered leaders easily using the loop to loop connector without cutting back into the fly line.
he does sound like kermit.. . . can you use the FG knot to tie the leader to the fly line . .. anyone know ?
Question........how much backing should I be loading onto my reel ????
Depends on the target species and the size of the reel. For trout, 100 yards is standard. For 8 weight class rods and larger I typically use 200 yards. For true big game fishing you might need hundreds or thousands of yards (they use thinner gelspun backing to get that much on), but that's a specialty need.
Same knots, heavier overall line for saltwater up to the 10-12 weight tarpon-fishing level, when you need to go to even heavier knots and line.
For redfish it would be 30 lb backing instead of twenty pound, and typically 30 lb amnesia for the loop to loop connector, then a redfish-branded leader.
yes, and also for making your own tapered leaders if you decide to go that route
why do i need the red (monophilament) line. cant i just connect my fly line and my leader using a nail knot ?
why is the mono filament needed? i went fly fishing for the first time to day and just had the leader on but the line was not getting a great deal out?
Because mono Floats. And you fly must float.
Dean evs Adding tippet gives you something to cut back into without shortening your tapered leader.
Zach Matthews ah great thanks for the info
LowesOutdoors Monofilament sinks, as does fluorocarbon, unless you dope it with floatant. The reason for the tippet is to give you extra length to cut back into as you change flies without shortening your tapered leader.
@francetonomor This system will work for light saltwater up to bonefish and permit-strength fish. Certainly fine for marsh redfish, surf fishing for blues or jacks, or most flats. I would not use this for tarpon, tuna, or anything requiring lots of lifting as the nail knot can slip if you're dead-lifting a large weight. I'm going to make a video soon breaking down a heavy rig for stripers or tarpon. Those rigs are not as stealthy because the knots are larger but they won't fail.
So how long is the section of Amnesia and how long is the leader?
Leader length depends on the application but typically you will use a nine-foot tapered leader. In some environments you might need to add tippet to that. My standard trout fishing rig is a 9' 5X leader with 2 feet of 5X or 6X fluorocarbon tippet added to the end for a total of 11 feet.
For the amnesia I like to keep it as short as possible to prevent hinging. Start with a foot or so for the nail knot, then tie the perfection loop such that it starts no more than two inches from the butt end of the fly line. Cut off excess.
Is this good for salt water fishing because im a beginner
I ordered my fly rod and reel with line one it and I was wondering I'm trying to get set up for a trip and I hit a snag so the monofilament that's connected to the fly line only use around 6 inches of it I was wondering because mines really long so I was wondering if that was something else can anyone help?
Great video, thanks
Is the monofilament thin and than it goes to think
I've heard Kermit but Fozzy is new. It sounds to me like I must sound like Jim Henson!
When you use a tapered leader the butt section is likely to already have a loop tied in it (most commercial leaders do). So in order to loop that leader on, yes, you would need a short length of level monofilament. I've used red Amnesia mono in the video but you can use any kind of mono so long as it is heavy--at least 20 lb. test.
You can then tie the actual fly on to the tip end of the tapered leader.
if i have a 7/8 weight reel could i use 6 weight line?
How much feet or meters of leader is needed?
9 feet [3 meters] is standard.
Very well done. Thank you.
Good video that looks confuzing if u had to guess how to!
Nice video!
thanks bro! saved me a copy for annual review :) sub'd
With welded loops use the loop-to-loop connection and simply connect leader directly to line with no Amnesia.
You just saved this 13 year old
good video, great help
so how much backing should i use? video should be labeled how to tie fly fishing knots.
That is an inaccurate assessment. If it were "fishing knots" then they would be showing you how to lash hook to line.This covers the basics of setting up your fly rig from reel to leader
Load the fly line onto the reel first. THen attach the backing the the fly line. Wind on the backing to about 1/8" from the rim of the reel spool. Remove and reverse the backing to the reel. Then you are ready to attach the leader to the line.
I'm not clear on why you would use the amnesia mono line? why not fly line directly to the leader?
Wish he would answer this question
It saves $$$. Why cut into the fly line after changing a leader?
+PrentissRacing Amnesia has lower memory than a leader butt, but the main reason is to give you a loop to loop connection so you can more easily swap out leaders after they get cut back or knotted. The red of amnesia can also serve as a helpful strike indicator.
And on the perfection loop just pinch it make a loop wrap the loop around a finger then put the loop through the two loops... way faster and easier.
Backing fills up a reel and helps keep the fly line from kinking by being wound tightly around a narrow arbor. But strictly speaking the answer is no, particularly if you use a larger arbor reel.