Red Tag: Tips & Bits

5 N ll i h h d f h l ft while continuing to grip firmly. is will close the loop.

6. Finally release the tag from between thumband forefinger and continue to pull so that the knot loosely slides along the tippet towards the eye of the hook. Continue to pull until it is snug against the eye and give the tag a tug to make sure the knot is tight.

7. When you trim off the excess tag you will notice the tag is parallel to the tippet line and not perpendicular like many other knots. e knot appears nicely tapered and not too bulky.

I have found this to be a very good knot to use in low light or with cold fingers as it does not require a lot of dexterity. It might look complicated on first appearance, but it is quite an easy knot to tie.

As with all these fly fishing knots, my preferred method of learning is while watching TV and repeatedly tying a knot until it is rote Once I can do it well in the chair I'm confident to use it on the water