fly knots

[tacklejunkie]

Nice instructions TJ! I use a nail knot tool, it has other uses, great pic for when you get a tangle/birds nest. But you are hard core, my uncoordinated fingers get in the way, that's also why I leave the fly tying to a buddy of mine.

It took me like 8 months to figure out which tag to pull and how to keep the dang thing from exploding while I tie it
Most people don't realize if you tie it by hand you can pinch the knot and pause along the way to make sure it's all going right. (or pause to light your smoke in anticipation of the perfectly finished knot! lol) For instance, I pinched the knot and held it with one hand comfortably while taking the photos with the other

I tried Matt's buddy Ron's nail knot tool but I couldn't figure out how to use it Go figure. To each his own!