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Here
are a few basic fishing knots that will serve in most situations brought to you by Marinews & Fishing Log |
With
all knots, remember to lubricate* the line before pulling
tight
*water
or saliva will do
Palomar
Knot - An all purpose hook to line knot.
Very quick to tie and reasonably strong. |
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Dropper
Loop - Creates a stand out loop for attaching
a hook to a trace. Handy in that it can be tied anywhere along
the line. |
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Half
Blood Knot - This is a high strength multi purpose
knot. It's main use is to attach swivels, hooks and lures to
the main line. |
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| Uni Knot - This versatile knot can be used can be used for connecting hooks, swivels, rings and lures. Its main advantage is that it retains virtually 90% breaking strain. Easy to tie even in the dark after practice. |
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Drop
Loop - This is a high strength loop for the main
line. It's main use is to form a loop for attaching sinkers to
the main line. |
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Albright
Knot - This knot is used to join two lines of
different thicknesses. It is used to attach a heavier 'leader'
(rather than a double) to a lighter main line. It requires careful forming
of the loops. |
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Blood
Knot - This is a high strength knot to join two
similar thicknesses
of line.
It's main advantage is it's low profile enabling it to run smoothly
through rod line guides. |
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Harrison's Loop
Introduced by fishing writer Rod Harrison for attaching lures to leader on a swinging loop to ensure no diminution of lure action.
