The knot you tie is crucial when fishing, and the angler needs to tie a hook to the line properly. And different situations call for different knots, so learn 5 common fishing knots and knotting methods before you hit the water, and know their tying procedures like the back of your hand.
IMPROVED CLINCH KNOT
The Improved Clinch Knot, also known as the Fisherman's knot, is the most popular and widely used knot for tying a hook to a line.
Knotting method:
1. Thread the line through the eye of the hook, then make 5 to 7 wraps around the line with the loose end.
2. Thread the loose end of the line through the loop closest to the eye, then back around inside the loose section of the line.
3. Pull both ends of the line until tight.
4. Trim the loose end of the line if necessary.
PALOMAR KNOT
The Palomar Knot is the most popular easy-fishing knot. This easy-to-knot knot is strong and perfect for securing hooks with a braided fishing line.
Knotting method:
1. Double your line to make a loop, then push the loop through the eye of your hook.
2. Tie a loose overhand knot.
3. Pass the loop around the end of the hook.
4. Pull on the line to tighten.
5. Trim the loose end of the line if necessary.
UNI KNOT
The Uni Knot is a reliable knot for tying monofilament to terminal tackle. It keeps the hook straight and enables even line pulling. Anglers like to use it for topwater baits.
Knotting method:
1. Pass the end of the line through the eye of the hook twice, creating a loop that hangs alongside the hook.
2. Wrap the loop around the hook, forming tight coils, 5 to 10 times.
3. Holding the coils in place with one finger, pull the line up until the loop is snug under the coils.
BLOOD KNOT
The blood knot is utilized for tying two pieces of fishing line together for fly fishing or for making use of broken or odd-length fishing lines.
Knotting method:
1. Line up the ends of each line together for several inches, then wrap the first line around the second at least five times.
2. Wrap the second around the first at least five times, and bring both loose ends back to the middle between the two lines.
3. Pull tight on each line until the knot is snug.
DOUBLE SURGEON’S LOOP
The surgeon’s knot is optimal for fastening together two fishing lines of different diameters for forming a loop at the end of a line.
Knotting method:
1. Fold over the end of the line to make a double line, then tie a single overhand knot.
2. Pass the loop through the hole in the overhand knot one more time.
3. Moisten the knot and tighten.
Post time: Nov-29-2022