What is the Orvis Knot used for?

Tying the line to the hook eye in fly fishing and casting; Attaching a swivel, snap or ring to the end of the line; Connecting a lure or plug when you want a small, strong knot; Rigs on thin tippet, where the Orvis often outperforms the clinch, Trilene and Palomar knots; Fishing that demands reliability on light lines (3X and finer).

How do you tie the Orvis Knot?

The Orvis Knot attaches the line to a hook, swivel or lure with greater strength than the traditional improved clinch, in a smaller package. It was born from a contest run by the Orvis brand to find a terminal knot stronger and more compact than the old improved clinch. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Orvis Knot hard to tie?

The Orvis Knot is rated medium, in the Fishing category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the Orvis Knot have?

It is also known as Orvis Knot, Nudo Orvis.

What precautions apply when using the Orvis Knot?

Like any terminal knot, it needs to be wetted before cinching so it doesn't weaken the line; On very thick tippet it can get bulky; consider another knot in those cases; Cinch evenly so the wraps don't deform.

Orvis Knot

Ties the line to a hook, swivel or lure with high strength and a small profile

Also called: Orvis Knot, Nudo Orvis

What it is for

Tying the line to the hook eye in fly fishing and casting
Attaching a swivel, snap or ring to the end of the line
Connecting a lure or plug when you want a small, strong knot
Rigs on thin tippet, where the Orvis often outperforms the clinch, Trilene and Palomar knots
Fishing that demands reliability on light lines (3X and finer)