How to Tie Stop Knot: The Best Way

Stop Knot Basics Essentials:

The Stop Knot is an essential knot in surf casting and is used to make a stop point on leaders for example to trap a sequin above a hook to stop the bait from travelling up the line when casting out.

When to use the Stop Knot when fishing

  • Used to trap a sequin in place to prevent bait from travelling

A Step by Step Guide to tie a Stop Knot

Step 1:

Take 150-200mm of nylon and hold it parallel to the main line.

How to Tie a Stop Knot -Step 1

Step 2:

Wrap the nylon around the mainline 4 times.

How to Tie a Stop Knot -Step 2

Step 3:

Lay the longer end of the tag back on top of the existing two lines and tuck back four times.

How to Tie a Stop Knot -Step 3

Step 4:

Moisten the knot and begin to draw down carefully.

How to Tie a Stop Knot -Step 4

Step 5:

Hold the two tags ends and draw tight.

How to Tie a Stop Knot -Step 5

Step 6:

Trim both ends leaving a small tag.

How to Tie a Stop Knot -Step 6

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