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A chain is as strong as its weakest link the saying goes, and this is very true when angling. No matter how good our lines are, if there is an incorrect or badly tied knot, this can lose you fish and cause great disappointment and frustration.
Here we lay out the best knots you need for each type of fishing and how to tie them. Remember to practice knots until you can tie them perfectly every time.
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Five Top Knot Tips |
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Always moisten your knots before tightening and tighten slowly and firmly.
High-tech lines do not respond very well to some knots. Always check, and if you are not happy with your knot, change it. The 'Xtreme' Knot is particularly good for high-tech knots.
Knots must look right. A bad looking knot usually is a bad knot. Cut it off and start again.
Don't learn too many knots. The Double Overhand Loop, Xtreme Knot, Bloodknot and the Half Bloodknot will cover most of your needs.
Never bite knots after tying. Use a pair of small, sharp scissors, or clippers, to trim them.
Loop Knots |
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Double Overhand Loop
Tying a loop in monofilament line has to be done with a good deal of
care. A single overhand loop knot will slip out in seconds, while
other loop knots adequate for string will be sadly lacking when it
comes to using them with monofilament. This is a simple method of
tying a loop in the end of a line. |
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Step 1: Pull the end of the line round against itself. |
Step 2: Using the loop formed, amke a simple overhand loop. |
Step 3: Pull the end of the loop through again. |
Step 4: Tighten after moistening. The finished loop can be made as large as
you like, by gently moving the knot while tightening. |
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The Blood Bite
A second, alternative method of tying a loop in monofilament line is
the blood bite, which tightens in the form of a figure of eight. It
is very easy to tie and the resulting knot will not slip. Good for
thicker lines.
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Step 1: Pull the end of the line against itself. |
Step 2: Wrap the end of the loop twice around the line. |
Step 3: Pull the end of the loop behind and through the second loop now
formed |
Step 4: Moisten and tighten. It is more difficult to alter the size of
this loop while tightening. |
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Water Knot
Developed for tying leaders or droppers when fly fishing and attaching
paternosters when ledgering or feeder fishing. A useful general purpose
knot. make a minimum of four turns |
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Blood Loop
For droopers on fly casts and for additional hooks of paternosters for
boat and beach fishing |
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Perfection Loop
Used to form loop in end of line to attach hook lengths or fly cast.
A very reliable knot. |
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