How To Tie Basic Fishing Knots
Fishing Knot Pocket Guide
Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide
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Ten best fishing knots are clearly illustrated on three waterproof plastic cards. Handy size for pocket, vest, tackle box or boat. Bonus: Also folds out to a twelve inch ruler! Best selling fishing knot guide in the USA with over 250,000 sold.
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Arbor Knot
First things first....
1) Thread the line around reel arbor.
2) Tie an overhand knot around the line itself. Then just tie a second overhand knot in the tag end. This second knot keeps line from slipping through the first.
3) Grab on either side of the knots and pull tight. Cut off the excess. Then slide the first overhand knot down the line to snug it around the reel arbor.
Video: Arbor Knot
Improved Clinch Knot
1) Pass the line through the eye of the hook, swivel, or lure. Double back and make five turns around the standing line.
2) Holding the coils in place, thread the tag end of the first loop above the eye, then through the big loop.
3) Hold the tag end and standing line while pulling up the coils. Make sure the coils are in a spiral, not overlapping each other. Slide against the eye.
4) Clip the tag end.
Video: Improved Clinch Knot
Video: New Twist On The Clinch Knot
The quick and easy way to tie a version of the clinch knot
Two-Turn Clinch Knot
1) Pass the line through the eye of the hook, swivel, or lure two times to form a small double loop.
2) Finish the loop between your thumb and forefinger, and make five turns around the standing line. Insert the tag end through the double loop.
3) Hold the tag end and standing line while pulling up the coils. Make sure the coils are in a spiral, not overlapping each other. Slide against the eye.4) Clip the tag end.
Palomar Knot
1) Double about four inches of line and pass the loop through the eye.
2) Let the lure or hook hang loose and tie an overhand knot in the doubled line. Avoid twisting the line and don't over tighten.
3) Pull the loop of line far enough to pass it over the lure or hook. Make sure the loop passes completely over this attachment.
4) To tighten, pull the tag end while holding the standing line. Clip the tag end.Video: Palomar Knot
Video Instruction on DVD
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FISHING KNOTS
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Excellent video for both saltwater & freshwater fishing. Detailed instructions, step-by-step procedures & visual close-ups make it simple for you to learn how to tie the most complex of knots. This program covers 16 fishing knots that once mastered will allow you to handle any fishing situation for any species of fish. Covers: Improved clinch, Palomar knot, Spider hitch, Offshore swivel knot, Uni-knot to terminal tackle, Uni-Knot loop connection, Surgeon's end loop, Dropper loop, Bimini twist, Jansik special, Blood knot, Surgeon's knot & more.
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Fishing Knots Library
Practical Fishing Knots
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Fishing Knots: Proven to Work for Light Tackle and Fly Fishing with DVD
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Geoff Wilson's Complete Book of Fishing Knots & Rigs
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Geoff Wilson's Waterproof Book of Knots: Sport Fishing
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The Complete Book of Fishing Knots
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- EagleScoutMom EagleScoutMom Nov 24, 2008 @ 11:41 am
- Love your lens - our Cub Scout Pack just attended a campout called Webelos Weekend and did a Knot session which my foster son loved ! My husband is the Fishing merit badge counselor for our Boy Scout Troop and could definitely use this info to help the older scouts. Great lens ! Thanks!
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- ltraider ltraider Aug 25, 2008 @ 11:14 am
- Nice knots! I just learned a new one called the River Knot. Has anyone else heard of this one. It is great to attach a leader to a fly line
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- BCNKing BCNKing Aug 20, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
- Love the Lens - I still have a lot to learn in fishing and this articles have helped me a lot. If you get the chance visit my Braided Fishing Line blog
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- great lens and great tips! thanks a lot.
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