Quote Originally Posted by DickM View Post
I have been playing around with my Tie-Fast Tyer. Using it to tie on flies as per the instructions.
I was wondering if anyone had ever tested this knot for strength ?? Sure looks better than a clinch knot or improved clinch knot as the tag is buried by the wraps. Unlike the clinch which is only held by one turn of the knot. According to the instructions, the greater the tension applied the tighter the grip on the tag. I also like the way the tag exits the knot going down the line and not out the side.
While the tie-fast is a life saver for the knail knot, I take a pass on othe other knots. Because you're pulling the tag end, rather than the standing end, the tie-fast knots use too much tippet.