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How To Tie Basic Fishing Knots

Just like the Boy Scouts, knot-tying comes with the territory when you're learning to fish. You must securely tie your line to your reel and your hooks, lures, and other tackle to your line. Here we demostrate some of the basic knots that every fisherman needs to know with both step-by-step illustrations and video demonstrations.


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Arbor Knot

First things first....

First things first. Before you can tie a hook, lure, or any other "terminal tackle" to your fishing line, you must first tie your fishing line securely to your reel. The arbor knot is a simple and secure way to attach your line to your reel, and it is very easy to tie. Here's how.....

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.

Improved Clinch Knot

The Improved Clinch is a simple basic fishing knot and is usually one of the first knots every fisherman learns to tie. It is very easy to tie, which is the main reason it's so popular for connecting monofilament to terminal tackle. It's most effective on lines under 20-pound test.


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

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Two-Turn Clinch Knot

The Two-Turn Clinch has been around since the turn of the century. It's stronger than the Improved Clinch and almost as easy to tie.


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

The Palomar Knot is easy to tie, exceptionally strong, and very popular with bass fishing pros for tying on jigs and worm hooks. It's somewhat awkward to tie when using lures with treble hooks, but it is the recommended knot for braided lines.

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

how to tie a palomar knot
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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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