Three second knot?

[Slide]

Yo,

Anybody know how to tie the "Three second knot"? And have instructions they can share?

Thanks,

Slide

[Jack Hise]

Slide;
Mind if I ride along on your post? I've seen the "No Look" knot tied and the "Eugene Knot" tied using forceps but don't rembember how to do them (DOH)!!

[flyandtie]

It's probably a name given by a fisherman who tied it in 3 seconds. I would suspect that it has another more common name, Like so many other knots do.

[PAangler]

Check out this site for a couple of different hemostat knots:

http://flyfisherman.com/videos/hemostat ... ndex1.html

[kengore]

I floated the North Platte river this spring with an outstanding guide (Shilo from Stone River Outfitters, Saratoga) He could replace a leader and tie on not one but two wooly buggers in under 20 seconds (we timed him!)

Keep in mind he did this one handed with the fly in his mouth, his free hand was busy rowing the boat. He used a standard clinch knot (8 turns).

It was really impressive to fish with this guy, set a new standard for excellence in my book.

[lastchance]

The 3 second knot takes too long! I use the 2 second knot!

[ditchdoc]

I have been using a variation of the hemostat knot using a tool sold by Yager's flies. Their website shows a similar tool called The Fisherman's knot tying tool. The one pictured on their website is plastic but they sell a much better one too. If you email them they can get you the right one. It's made of machined brass and can be used to tie several knots quickly (blood, clinch, nail, surgeon's). I have used this tool exclusively for years and it pays for itself in saved time and is particularly useful when fishing in cold weather when your hands are stiff and freezing. I have given many of them away as gifts and everyone who has used one swears by them. Check it out. I promise you wn't be disappointed. Ditchdoc

[WarrenP]

ditchdoc,

I have given many of them away as gifts ...


If I tell you when my birthday is does that mean you will give one to me???!!!

Thanks for the lead

[ditchdoc]

Ditchdoc

[Hare's Ear]

3 second knot. Heck there has been times I can't get the leader through the eye for 15 minutes