2.Double back. make five turns around the line.
3.Pass the end of the line through the first loop, above the eye, and then through the large loop. Draw the knot into shape.
4.Slide the coils down tight against the eye.
Fishing Knots
We suggest that you select
only those few knots that are of the greatest use to you, and practice,
practice, practice tying them until they become second nature to you. It
is most important that you use knots that can be tied in an easily remembered
manner.
Clinch Knot
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1.Pass the line through the eye of the hook, or
swivel.
2.Double back. make five turns around the line. 3.Pass the end of the line through the first loop, above the eye, and then through the large loop. Draw the knot into shape. 4.Slide the coils down tight against the eye. |
The Jansik Special
Another beautifully simple knot that can be tied in the
dark, The Jansik Special is a high strength knot.
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1.Put 15cm of line
through the eye of the hook.
2.Bring it around in a circle and put the end
through again. |
The Palomar Knot
The Palomar Knot is another very simple knot
for terminal tackle. It is regarded by the International Game Fish Association
consistently as the strongest knot known. It's great virtue is that it can
safely be tied at night with a minimum of practice.
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1.Double about 5 inches of line, and pass hrough
the eye.
2.Tie a simple Overhand Knot in the doubled line, letting the hook hang loose. Avoid twisting the lines. 3.Pull the end of loop down, passing it completely over the hook. 4.Pull both ends of the line to draw up the
knot. |
The Hangman's Knot
There are at least 6 variations of the Hangman's Knot, -
all of them excellent for terminal tackle, swivels and hooks. The
"standard" Hangman's Knot holds only five turns when tied in
monofilament nylon. If tied in rope, and used for its stated purpose, it takes
eight turns.
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1.Pass a 15cm loop of line through the eye.
2.Bring the end back on itself, passing it under the doubled part. 3.Make five loops over the doubled part. 4.The formed knot is worked into shape. 5.The knot is sent down the line, against the
eye of the hook or swivel. |
The Scaffold Knot
This is a good strong knot that is fairly
simple to tie. This knot is used by some flathead fishermen.
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1.Pass a 15cm loop of line through the eye.
2.Lock the upper part between thumb and forefinger, making a loop. 3.Make two more loops over the double part, holding them too, between thumb and forefinger. 4.Pass the end through the two loops just made, plus the first loop made in step2. 5.The formed knot can now be drawn into shape,
and worked down against the eye of the hook or swivel. |
Snelling A Hook
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1.Pass the end of the line, trace or tippet
through the eye twice, leaving a loop hanging below the hook.
2.Hold both lines along the shank of the hook. 3.Use the loop to wind tight coils around the shank and both lines, from the eye upwards. Use from 5 to 10 turns. 4.Use the fingers to hold these tight coils in place. Pull the line (extending from the eye) until the whole loop has passed under these tight coils. 5.With coils drawn up, use pliers to pull up the end of the line. |
