Double Davy Knot
A Davy-style fly connection with an extra tuck. It addresses situations where the original Davy has too little purchase on the hook eye.
How to tie the Double Davy Knot
- Begin with the Davy’s half hitch and second pass.
- Make the additional pass around the standing line and through the loop.
- Tighten carefully with the tag captured beside the eye; inspect and pull-test.
Safety note: These steps support practice and recognition. Climbing, rescue, lifting, towing, and other critical systems require qualified instruction and equipment-specific procedures.
Which knot should you choose?
Compare both Davy versions on the same tackle before choosing. Use the Orvis as another compact hook-knot option.
Why it earns its place
Keeps the small format while adding another pass through the loop.
Where it fails
The final tag position still matters. Do not assume an extra tuck guarantees a secure connection on every line and hook.
Quick facts
| Function | Fishing connection |
| Practice level | 2 / 5 (editorial rating) |
| Tutorial | Animated Knots by Grog |
External reference
KnotStyle provides the selection advice, written practice sequence, inspection points, and cautions above. Use this independent animation as an additional visual reference.
View external animation ↗Source and editorial notes
Reference: Animated Knots by Grog: Double Davy Knot. Source checked 2026-09-11. Selection advice and difficulty ratings are editorial judgments, not strength tests. How this guide is prepared.