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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > August 2019 > Follow These Easy Double Turle Knot Instructions
If you've been studying up on knots to use when fly fishing, you may have heard about the Turle knot and the double Turle knot. The Turle knot and double Turle knot are fly fishing knots that are used to attach flies to tippet.
According to H. Cholmondeley-Pennell in his 1886 edition of Modern Improvements in Fishing Tackle and Fish Hooks, the original Turle knot was developed by Major William Greer Turle. In his later years, Major Turle became quite fond of fly fishing.
While most anglers tie this knot for fly fishing purposes, you can also use the Turle knot for fishing with spinning gear. This knot can be used when attaching a hook or lure to your leader.
There is an advantage if you use and follow these double Turle knot instructions because the double Turle is a stronger and more secure knot than the original Turle.
As with any other type of fishing knot, you may need to practice tying the double Turle knot a few times. When the weather isn't conducive for fishing, you can use your time to practice knots like these or renew your fishing license online.
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Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer, women’s sport fishing advocate, IGFA world record holder, and freshwater guide living in Southwest Florida. Hanson’s written work has appeared in publications such as Florida Game & Fish Magazine, BoatUS Magazine, and USA Today Hunt & Fish. To learn more about her work, visit shefishes2.com or follow her on Instagram @shefishes2.
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