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Fly Line to Backing

Although attaching fly line to backing is not as critical as flyline to a leader, it is none-the –less an important consideration. The knot should not only be strong, fly fishermen should be mindful of the need for the knot to pass through the rods guides if required without catching or worse still causing damage.
 
The Albright knot is a quick and easy method of attaching cordage or lighter line to heavier line. It is used where the lines vary significantly in diameter size.
The Double Sheet Bend has all the advantages of the Sheet Bend and exceeds it by being more secure and just as easy to tie and untie.
The Simple Simon Double is a quick and easy method of attaching cordage or lighter line to heavier line. It is used where the lines vary significantly in diameter size.
The surgeon's knot is not a preferred line joining knot, although fly fisherman and some anglers use it from time to time. All too often confused with the multi overhand knot.
 
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