Davy Knot - Page 3

Fly Rod · 07-22-12, 09:53 PM

Great knot for low light conditions. Hard to see tying a clinch knot when the sun is almost down.

Mog · 07-22-12, 10:35 PM

I've been using the Davy off and on for a couple of months. I like it for its quick tie capability but don't like it at 6x and finer. I saw an article in Flyfisherman magazine that said it tested out as one of the worst for knot strength. That one's got me scratching my head.

Boolywooger · 07-23-12, 11:22 AM

Here is how I tie it. The only difference is that I insert the middle finger of my off hand in the loop so that the pressure is against my finger rather than the eye of the fly. With a little practice you can do this with your eyes closed.

07-22-12, 10:35 PM	#22
Mog Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hoschton, GA Posts: 1,570	I've been using the Davy off and on for a couple of months. I like it for its quick tie capability but don't like it at 6x and finer. I saw an article in Flyfisherman magazine that said it tested out as one of the worst for knot strength. That one's got me scratching my head. __________________ These brook trout will strike any fly you present, provided you don't get close enough to present it. -- Dick Blalock

07-23-12, 11:22 AM	#23
Boolywooger Stocker Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 17	Davy Knot Here is how I tie it. The only difference is that I insert the middle finger of my off hand in the loop so that the pressure is against my finger rather than the eye of the fly. With a little practice you can do this with your eyes closed.

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07-22-12, 09:53 PM	#21
Fly Rod Native Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canton / Blue Ridge Posts: 112	Great knot for low light conditions. Hard to see tying a clinch knot when the sun is almost down.