How to Rig Two Flies

Two fly fishing rigs are a common choice for fishing rivers and lakes. The two flies cover more water and increase your overall success rate. Fishing two flies requires a proper connection to prevent tangles and to create an effective rig. The dry fly with a dropper nymph is a common combination yet double nymphs and double streamers are also useful. The rig you choose depends on the conditions and your own preference.

Things You'll Need

  • Tapered leader
  • Fly line
  • Tippet
  • 2 flies
  • Line clippers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Attach a tapered leader to the end of the fly line with a loop to loop connection. Slide the leader loop over the line loop and pull the leader through the line loop. Pull on the line and leader to tighten the two loops.

    • 2

      Attach two feet of matching diameter tippet to the end of the leader with a surgeon's knot. The tippet material differs from the leader because the diameter is uniform. Overlap the tippet and leader and fold the overlap to form a loop. Pass the end of the tippet and leader through the loop two times. Pull on each end to tighten the knot.

    • 3

      Attach the lead fly to the end of the tippet with a clinch knot. Push the end of the tippet through the eye of the fly. Wrap the end around the tippet seven times and pass the end through the opening at the base of the wraps. Hold the end of the tippet and the fly in one hand and pull on the tippet to tighten the knot.

    • 4

      Cut a one-foot section of tippet and tie it to the lead fly hook bend with a clinch knot. Tie the dropper fly to the free end of the tippet with a clinch knot to complete the two fly rig.

    • 5

      Clip the tag ends of line from all of the knots to create one smooth connection.