Eric Neufeld is back today with the second in our series of four short videos about tube flies and how to rig them.
Part 2 covers the two basic methods for rigging tube flies.
- Attaching a straight-eye hook with a clinch knot
- Attaching an up-eye hook with a loop knot
Sorry the focus is a little screwy – in response we’ve fired our giant, highly-paid team of videographers.
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see two tube fly rigging methods on YouTube.
Why not a improved clich knot instead of your regulara clich knot?
Why not an improved clich knot?
Jacques:
The consensus among knot testers (and many fishermen) is that the regular clinch knot is stronger than the “improved” clinch. It’s also easier to tie, which I would call a win-win.
Best,
Tom
PS: Very good video! One suggestion would be to have your gorgeous knot-tying model wear a black shirt/sweater to better show the line as he ties the knot, or perhaps even use some Solar Big Game to make the line stand out even more clearly. Thank you.