Surgeon's Knot (Fishing)

Usage

The Surgeon's Knot is commonly used in fly fishing to join two lines. It is simple and quick to tie and can be used for lines with either equal or unequal diameters.

Also known as

• Double Overhand Bend
• Double Surgeon's knot

Structure

Despite the same name, the fishing version of the Surgeon's Knot is used as a bend and is structurally different than the one used for surgery, which is a binding knot.