The double surgeon’s knot is a popular choice for trout fishing as it is strong, reliable and easy to tie. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to tie the double surgeon’s knot:
- Take the end of your fishing line and double it over to form a loop.
- Tie an overhand knot by making a loop with the doubled line and passing the end of the line through the loop.
- Tighten the overhand knot by pulling on the end of the line.
- Take the end of the leader or tippet and tie an overhand knot in it.
- Pass the leader or tippet through the loop of the doubled line.
- Tighten the knots by pulling on the end of the line and the leader or tippet.
- Once the knots are snug and not too tight, trim the end of the fishing line and the leader or tippet.
It is important to practice tying the double surgeon’s knot before going out on the water to ensure you can tie it quickly and easily while on the water. This way you can spend more time fishing and less time fumbling with knots.
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