Author Topic: Hemostat Knot Tying Demonstration Video (Read 245 times)

Todd Oishi · « **on:** February 07, 2011, 12:52:48 AM »

I thought I'd share a short, knot tying demonstration/video that might be useful for some of you. The knots in my video are variations of two knots that are commonly used for fly fishing...

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Toddoishi#grid/uploads

Chris Puchniak · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2011, 03:52:22 AM »

Top-notch. That process always speeds up the Surgeon's knot for me.

Nice one Todd.

Alain Barthelemy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:14:55 AM »

Excellent movie, thank you. Something we could use this time of year!

I have seen the Czech team coach make the Triple Surgeon's that way, but he wraps the loop around his finger tip.

My only worry is that fragile mono might get nicked by the metal tool. I guess it would pay to smooth out the jaws with emery cloth.

Thanks!

Brandon Matthews · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:43:19 AM »

Nice video Todd, it looks like the surgeon's knot would save time on the water. The more time we save on tying knots the more time we have fishing. Great importance in a comp.

Thanks Todd. I will have to learn that technique.

John Dunn · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:58:51 PM »

Good tip for cold fingers and timer saver. Thanks for posting.

John Dunn

Jay Looper · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:07:02 PM »

Outstanding video. That will come in real handy for the triple surgeon's knot. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks.

Chris Puchniak · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2011, 12:14:03 AM »

Quote from: Alain Barthelemy on February 07, 2011, 08:14:55 AM

My only worry is that fragile mono might get nicked by the metal tool. I guess it would pay to smooth out the jaws with emery cloth.

Alain, what I have done is that I have a seperate pair of hemostats where I've taken heat shrink tubing, covered the jaws/clamps, and heated them to mold onto the jaws so that are permanently on there. It essentially makes them rubber tipped. This gives them a very gentle touch with even the finest tippet.

Alain Barthelemy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2011, 07:29:01 AM »

Chris: that's an excellent tip, thanks! I have some heat shrink and will give it a try. This is also a good tip for my hackle pliers. Thanks again.

Mark Hanes · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2011, 11:48:11 AM »

Thanks for sharing Todd that will come in handy!

Chris Puchniak · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2011, 01:08:34 PM »

Quote from: Alain Barthelemy on February 08, 2011, 07:29:01 AM

Chris: that's an excellent tip, thanks! I have some heat shrink and will give it a try. This is also a good tip for my hackle pliers. Thanks again.

You bet - anytime!

Todd Oishi · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2011, 01:27:16 PM »

Quote from: Alain Barthelemy on February 07, 2011, 08:14:55 AM

My only worry is that fragile mono might get nicked by the metal tool.

For practise and competitions I normally use a pair of Dr. Slick's "Half Smooth & Half Striated" hemostats, and have never had an issue with nicked tippets, as you're gently grasping the tippet when you pull it through the loops.

After you've practiced and perfected this knot you'll find that you can use striated hemostats just as effectively and without fear of nicking the tippet. Just use a bit of caution and refrain from clamping down too hard...

Here's a link to Dr. Slick's website:
http://www.drslick.com/products_clamps1.asp

Shane Ohara · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:12:45 PM »

Thanks Todd,

Really like that tripple surgeons.

Daniel Vuono · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2011, 03:52:17 PM »

Todd thanks for this! I unfortunately have poor circulation which makes knot tying in the winter brutal. I really like that it just uses hemostats a simple standard tool that is always easily accessible and you don't have to carry and find any extra crap. Will practice and use.