Davy knot

The quickest fly-to-tippet knot there is — great for cold fingers and small flies.

Holding strength: Good on light tippet — around 80%

Step 1 of 4

your line the loose end

Pass the tag through the hook eye and make a simple overhand loop with the tag over the main line.

This is what it should look like when it's pulled tight.

Tip

Uses barely any tippet, so you keep more line for the next fly change.