It's Knot that Complicated: The Only Knots You Need

Fly fishing doesn’t need a dozen different knots to be effective. In fact, most anglers can do everything they need on the water with just a small handful—if they actually know how and when to use them.

In this episode, Ross breaks down the core knots every fly angler should have dialed, why these knots work, and where they fit into real-world backcountry fishing scenarios. This isn’t about memorizing an encyclopedia of knots—it’s about simplicity, confidence, and efficiency when it matters most.

Whether you’re new to fly fishing or just tired of overthinking your rig, this episode strips things back to the essentials and helps you spend less time fumbling with line and more time fishing.

Because on the river, it’s really not that complicated.

Links to Knot Tutorials:

Davy Knot: https://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/davy-knot

Uni Knot: https://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/uni-knot

Perfection Loop:https://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/perfection-loop 

Jam Knot (Reynolds): See Mastering Pike on the Fly, by Barry Reynolds

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