A short film showing how to tie a Needle Knot

This film shows how to tie the "Needle Knot" knot - a very strong, super neat knot for attaching a leader to a fly line with no loop in.

Clear, concise and with simple step by step directions, this film makes it easy to learn how to tie this very useful knot.

[ms.r]

Much smoother and quite easy after a bit of practice. Thanks!!!

[K]

Good instructions, well presented. Thank you.

[marcelfishing]

Absolutely fantastic 👍🏻, thank you for sharing

[michaellewis]

If you use a lighter on the end of the needle, that makes threading easier, obviously you have to be a bit careful you don't burn your hands/fly line.

[peterdawson]

This is the best knot for attaching the leader to the fly line. This is the best method I have seen, usually struggling to get the butt of the leader up through the fly line. Used to get liquid PVC to finish and smooth the know out - anybody know where to get some?

[joehasenauer]

Should you add a touch of super glue at the end so the core doesn't absorb water?

[bigpapi]

I've seen the needle used but then instead of a knot a dab of super glue. I like the concept but don't know how reliable the connection would be.

[indee]

Will water not seep into that hole you made with the needle when fished and will that then affect the floating properties of the line?

[conoroconnell]

imagine doing this down at the river on a windy day

[Hawaiibohntr]

This would be good for backing, but not for the leader, especially where we fish in Hawaii. The coral trashes leaders very quickly, I go throught 3-5 leaders a year.