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Orvis Knot

1-4. Thread the tag end of your line through the hook eye from the bottom then run it underneath the standing line and back up again on the close side.

4-6. Run the tag end through the loop created by the hook eye from back to front.

7-9. Next run the tag end through the new loop you just created from back to front, go over the top leg then run it through one more time, forming two wraps around the top leg of the loop.

10-11. Pull on the tag end to close the knot.

12-13. Moisten the knot and pull on the standing line and fly to firmly seat the knot.

14. Trim the tag end.

About the Knot :
The Orvis Knot, the result of a contest put on by Orvis a number of years ago which was won with this knot by a man by the name of Larry Becker, is a remarkably strong and easy to tie knot. It is not a widely popular knot but independent tests show that it is one of the strongest tight-to-the-eye connections around. It works well with a wide range of tippet material diameters.