What is the Double Turle Knot used for?

Attaching eyed flies in line with the leader; Fly rigs where the fly's straight presentation matters; Tying on dry flies and nymphs with the eye turned up or down; Situations that call for more security than the simple Turle Knot offers; Trout fishing and other wary fish, where alignment affects strike rate.

How do you tie the Double Turle Knot?

The Double Turle Knot attaches a fly to the leader through the eye so it sits perfectly in line with the leader — essential for a natural presentation in fly fishing. The extra turn adds security compared with the simple Turle Knot. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Double Turle Knot hard to tie?

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

What precautions apply when using the Double Turle Knot?

It isn't the strongest knot; its advantage is alignment, not maximum load; It needs an eyed fly to be tied correctly; Cinch carefully so the loop seats behind the eye, not on top of it.

Double Turle Knot

Q: What other names does the Double Turle Knot have?

It is also known as Double Turle Knot, Double Turtle Knot, Nudo Turle Doble, Nó Turtle Duplo, Nó Turle reforçado.

Attaches a fly to the leader through the eye, in line, using two turns for extra security

Also called: Double Turle Knot, Double Turtle Knot, Nudo Turle Doble, Nó Turtle Duplo, Nó Turle reforçado

What it is for

Attaching eyed flies in line with the leader
Fly rigs where the fly's straight presentation matters
Tying on dry flies and nymphs with the eye turned up or down
Situations that call for more security than the simple Turle Knot offers
Trout fishing and other wary fish, where alignment affects strike rate