How to tie the Double Surgeon's Knot | KNOT NERDS EP 5

The Double Surgeon's is one of the most important knots used in trout fishing. It is a quick and easy knot for beginner's to learn and one you will use constantly for tying two similar diameter's of line/leader/tippet together.
If you're unfamiliar with the Double Surgeon's connection watch our how-to video to learn the necessary steps, then burn it into your brain to spend less time fooling around on the water and more time catching fish.

[@Duranglers]

Conor!

[@GrooveColo]

Easier than a blood knot but is it stronger? Cheers to everyone at the shop!

[@GoldenFlyShopCO]

Stronger when adding a fly to the tag but many would argue that the blood knot is stronger when parallel tension is applied to the standing ends.

[@E-M-C]

When would a triple surgeon's knot be preferred over a double, or vice versa?

[@GoldenFlyShopCO]

Triple Surgeon's knots are often used when attaching flies to the remaining tag ends of the knot. The tags will stick out at closer to a 90 degree angle which is beneficial for tight-line nymphing. The tag ends of a double surgeon's remain more in-line with the standing ends of the leader/tippet.

[@E-M-C]

@@GoldenFlyShopCO This is a great explanation, and something that I hadn't heard before. Thanks!