How to Tie on Multiple Flies

Multiple flies are rigged on the end of a fly line to form a dropper rig. A variety of setups is used, consisting of a dry fly and streamer, nymph and nymph as well as a dry fly and nymph. Fishing multiple flies allows more of the water column to be covered to increase the potential for a strike. Multiple flies are tied with the use of a common fly fishing knot.

Things You'll Need

  • Fly rod and matched reel
  • Fly line
  • Leader
  • Tippet
  • Dry fly
  • Nymph
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Tie a dry fly on the end of the tippet attached to the leader and fly line with an Improved Clinch knot. Moisten the knot with water or saliva before pulling down tight and trim excess line from the knot with scissors.

    • 2

      Choose a 2- to 6-foot length of tippet in the same diameter as used on the end of the leader and fly line. Select the tippet length based on the depth of water to be fished. Cut the tippet leader from a filler spool with scissors.

    • 3

      Tie one end of the tippet leader to the bend of the fly hook with an Improved Clinch knot. Moisten the knot and pull it down securely. Trim off excess line with scissors.

    • 4

      Tie a nymph, such as a bead head, onto the free end of the tippet leader with another Improved Clinch knot. Moisten the knot and trim excess line with scissors.