Tying a Figure Eight Knot

The figure eight knot, like the catch and release knot, is a very easy knot to master. However, compared to the catch and release knot, the figure eight knot is much stronger and is easier to untie than the catch and release knot. Because of this, many fly fishing enthusiasts prefer the figure eight knot over the catch and release knot.

To begin the figure eight knot, take your fly line and create a “ribbon” shape as shown below in picture A.

Now take the tag end of the line and begin creating a figure eight shape as shown in pictures B, C & D below.

Now take the opposite ends of the line and slowly begin tightening the knot as shown below in pictures E & F below.

When your knot is completed, it should look like the figure eight knot shown below in picture G.