Quote Originally Posted by gqualls View Post
I use a lot of 6x, 6.5x and 7x tippet when fishing. I have been using the Orvis knot for about 7 years. No problems with it at all. I saw a video of the Davy knot and it looks like it would be easier to tie and also looks like it would have a smaller knot. Does anyone here fish the Davy knot? What are your thoughts/opinions?
I have been using the Orvis knot for quite awhile. I think it's easier to tie than the DK and at least as strong.

Bill Nash, the late West Coast knot guru, found some flaw with the DK and stopped recommending it. He preferred the Orvis knot or the non-slip loop.