A River Runs Through It and Knots

[Fly Tyer]

What is the knot that is being tied at the beginning and the end of A River Runs Through It? He is tying on an Elk Hair Caddis I believe. I usually use a clinch knot, but I was wondering what knot he was using.

Thanks a lot,

[John_N]

Seems like that has come up before and the consensus was the Turle (Turtle?) knot. Been awhile since I watched the movie - might just have to do so again now.

[hutjensmpg]

For some reason I had it in my head that it was a George Harvey dry fly knot. But I just went back and watched it - looks like the turle knot to me.

[Fly Tyer]

Is this knot, not as strong as others? I read somewhere that is is a pretty weak knot.

[Flyandtie1]

I know it's a very small knot for small flies, and I've read that it retains about 80% of line strength, unless it slips.

[Wildnative]

Turle Knot.

I still use it in 99% of my fishing. I can tie it very quick and the trout I catch are rarely over 16 inches so breakage isn't a problem.

[Big Bad Wulff]

From website ( http://myfwc.com/fishing/knots/ )


Turle Knot

The Turtle Knot is very simple to tie but is very weak.

It should not be used for light lines, and there are better knots for use with heavy ones. At least consider using the double turle trick listed below to enhance it, if you choose this simple knot.


Pass the line through the eye of the hook.
Make a simple loop.
Carry the end of the line on to make a Simple Overhand Knot upon the loop.
Pass the loop over the hook.
Draw up into shape.

[Jed]

I use a turtle knot variation. I do as described above but make my overhand knot with three turns, not one. I then usually do not pull it tight over the hook shank but over the line itself.

jed

[Bamboozle]

Considering Brad Pitt and Robert Redford were involved, could it have been a Knot Head Knot?

[Big Bad Wulff]

Make that a pinhead knot.