Davy Knot thought/opinions ....

[tonysav]

I've tested all the knots and Davy is the best.

[Prairieschooner]

I use it exclusively. As with most knots, on the occasion that it slips it's my fault.

[Shmang]

I fished in some Virginia streams from Tuesday thru Saturday in super wind chill conditions and used the Davy knot without fail. I used it for nymphs, midges, dries, and streamers with no issue at all. It has become my go to knot. The cold weather was brutal but I was able to easily tie knots and land fish up to 20 inches.

[gqualls]

Well, I got to get away and fish for a couple of days and used the Davy Knot exclusively. I am happy to report no knot failures. I did fish the double Davy. I really like how easy the knot is to tie, especially when it's cold and the wind is blowing. Thanks to all for your input and advice.

[lastchance]

Thought I'd post a visual. I use it and I think it's a great knot.

[modocdan]

Interesting..... I been out of circulation for a few years, and lots of changes and new stuff has come along. Like the Davy knot... I've been tying this knot for probably 20 years. I came up with it on my own. I've showed my son, friends, grandkids, etc. great knot. Neat to see somebody else came up with it as well, and has passed it along by far better than I ever would have, and gave it a name so it can be easily referenced and discussed.... Bravo, Davy ! Only thing I would add, wetting the line with the tip of my tongue lets me pull it tight better. I do the same with all knots, blood, orvis, etc. mostly if my knots fail, it's my fault.

[Chuck441]

"...mostly if my knots fail, it's my fault."

Oh, so true!

Chuck

[gqualls]

Thanks for posting the picture lastchance. Modocdan .... wetting the line before pulling the knot tight is a great reminder; thanks.

[Rever]

My thumbs favor the Uni Knot over the Orvis Knot. . . .

[Mato Kuwapi]

I've been using the Davy Knot EXCLUSIVELY now for four years now. In that time I've had two failures...and I can say for certain one was a mis sized hook to line ratio...the other was because I hadn't checked the knot beforehand. Two missed fish because of a badly tied knot isn't bad at all. I lost a lot more using other knots. I use this on the tiniest of flies, like #28s to the largest that I currently fish which is a #4, rarely a #2. I've tested this on Chinook, Redfish, carp, steelhead...all with great success, and I'm satisfied that it's the best knot for me. It's easy to tie. So easy I can tie it in the dark. I don't have to count turns or even wet the line before seating it.

If you are using a smaller tippet on a bigger hook, you will have slippage. TEST the knot. If you are not sure that it's well seated, tie the double Davy.