Fishing Knots
Your fishing line is only as strong as the knot used to tie it. Over time all knots start to weaken in some degree. The ability to tie a correct knot will save you from losing lures, bait as well as a fish. Listed below are good choices to learn and a few tips:
- Always moisten the knot before snugging it up. This reduces the heat from friction that causes slight abrasions when you pull it tight.
- When tying a knot give it a smooth strong pull to complete it on your lure, hook or leader. Don’t be timid about testing it with a couple good pulls. Better to know your knot is tied correctly than losing a big fish.
- Always leave a little extra line before clipping the tag end after completing your knot some knots slip slightly. By leaving a little tag is good insurance that your knot is tied correctly.
- Always retie your knot before a new trip and check your knot frequently when fishing, all knots will weaken with use.
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Just click on any of the fishing knots below to view details about uses and how to tie them.
| Arbor Knot |
| Spider Hitch |
| Palomar Knot |
| Dropper Loop Knot |
| Improved Clinch Knot |
| Albright Knot |
| Float Stop Knot |
| Surgeon’s Knot |
| Uni-to-Uni Knot |
| Snell Knot |
| Nail Knot |
| Trilene Knot |
| Blood Knot |
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