Extremely Strong, Small, and Easy Fishing Knot (called the Orvis Knot)

This video shows how to tie one of the best fishing knots out there... a very strong knot that is extremely easy to tie.

Its name is the "Orvis Knot". It's great for tying either hooks or lures to a mono or flourocarbon leader. I use it for line class ranges from 4 lbs all the way up to 80 lbs and have caught fish ranging from 2 inch pinfish to 150 lb tarpon with it.

As you'll see, it's a very simple knot and can be tied quickly so you can spend less time rigging and more time catching fish.

Overall, it is arguably better than the Palamar knot for flourocarbon leaders because it's tag end is facing down (weeds won't get stuck on it) and it's easier to tie (especially considering that the Palamar is a pain to tie when using a big lure given that it has to pass through the loop... no such issue with the Orvis knot).

Here are some quick directions on how to tie it:

1) Thread the line through the hook eye and give yourself 3 to 4 inches of tag end (hold tag end above the main line)

2) Take tag end behind main line and wrap around one time creating a simple loop in between the wrap and hook

3) From behind, thread the tag end through the look that was created from the wrap... now you should have two loops

4) Thread thread tag end through the 2nd loop you created from behind two times

5) Pull on the knot to get it smaller using a small amount of pressure.

6) Once small, wet line with either saliva or dip into water

7) Pull main line until knot pops into place

8) Trim tag end and get ready to catch a monster fish

[allanpunton]

Hi, I'm from Scotland, and I do course fishing, for years I have used the 5 turn grinner, or uni knot, but seeing this video of the Orvis knot, I rekon I will change to it. Well done young fella, great video, great job. Tight lines everyone.

[Vanwolfstein]

Beautiful and simple... Just like my wife.
In all seriousness a great knot

[robertdejonge]

I did some load tests on this knot with 80Lb mono and sofar it out performs other knots I used in the past. Thanks for sharing!

[bobbybass]

Thank you, I started using this knot and I love it saves time when fishing tournaments....

[Balzy]

I learned to do a clinch knot or improved clinch knot as a kid. That's all I use for every situation. I have a buddy that only uses Palomar Knots.

[timmiller]

I happened to come across this video when I was testing some other knots. The Orvis is certainly simple to tie and very small. It is also very strong for such a simple knot. Here are the results of my test using 15 LB Red label Seaguar main line fluorocarbon (not the best fluoro by any means, but I have a lot of it):

1. Double San Diego jam knot 12.6 lb
2. Double Pitzen knot 12.5 lb
3. Palomar 12.1 lb
4. Single Pitzen 11.9 lb
5. Single San Diego jam knot 11.6 lb
6. Orvis knot 11.5 lb

As you can see, these are all very good knots for strength. The double line knots (SD Jam and Pitzen) are very bulky. If I'm on my kayak and I need to tie a lure, I'd probably go with the Palomar or the single Pitzen (also known as the 16-20 knot).

[jasonmullins]

Yeah, it is a GREAT KNOT.  I use it almost exclusively, except when tying a loop knot.  Thanks for the video!

[Saltstrong]

Let us know if you have any questions about how to tie the "Orvis Knot". Also, if you think you have one that's better/stronger, please let us know and we'll include it in our knot strength test analysis contest. 

[natanteam]

Very easy to finish, a very important point!
And also, very easy to memorize!
Ah, and it's QUICK, SMALL and the tag end points downwards!

[bohica]

Looks like a Davey knot but reverse the end. Very nice!!

[teddiew]

Thank You for the video. I now use this knot.

[gameragedad]

I love this knot. Thank you for teaching it to me!

[skydiverbob]

Awesome video presentation. I love this knot. Easy as pie!!! Thank you!!!

[brendanyeckley]

Thanks for sharing! Great video - exciting to give this knot a try.

[jamescraig]

I evidently use different brand line. My line always breaks in the main line never in the uni knot.

[flylooper]

That looks like an improved clinch knoot with an extra pass-through on the last loop. I use the improved clinch knot with even smallest tippet for trout. Never fails and it's one less loop although I do about four turns on the first loop.

[armandfusco]

Can you pass it through the eye of the hook twice before tying the knot for added strength?

[yonixanderferreira]

Hi. Will be this knot strong recomended for 80 lb mono leader to hook and swivel. For grouper. Or should i go with palomar
Thanks

[lesrinehart]

You can pull the tag end and loosen the knot up

[christophercook]

Is this knot suitable for 20Ib Titaniuim wire please?
Thanks for your coherent explanations.