The only fly fishing knot you need! The Davy Knot - tenkara fly fishing, Aug '25

The Davy Knot is the only knot I use for my fly fishing. Sure, you might need a different knot for multiple fly rigs or making tapered lines are whatever. But especially if you're starting out with tenkara and only fishing a single fly, this knot will do it all!

p.s. I have only needed to use the Double Davy one single time. The regular Davy is exceptional and is what I rely on.

0:00 - Davy
2:32 - Double Davy
3:16 - Davey with tippet
4:48 - level line & tippet ring
6:37 - other notes
7:02 - Double Davy, again

GEAR
My Favorite Level Line - Green Shimotsuke #3 https://dragontailtenkara.com/product...
2.0 Tippet Rings - https://dragontailtenkara.com/product...
12 lb. Dacron Backing available here - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1701452038
Kurasan Handmade Wooden Line Spools - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1725991673

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