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knot technique is in the ability to change loops in your
line system.
Double Surgeon's Knot
The Double
Surgeon's Knot uses
two overhand knots
to join two lines. For
maximum effectiveness,
keep the monofilament
fishing line diameters
close in size. Pull the tag
ends of the lines parallel
to each other. Then,
twist the ends over to
form a loop. Pass the
tag ends through once
and then twice. After
adding some moisture
to the knot, slowly pull
both ends of the lines.
Once tight, pull in all
four directions of the X in the line to tighten all sides. Trim
the tag ends, and test your line for strength by holding both
ends and tugging with steady pressure.
Double Surgeon's Knot
Finished Double Surgeon's Knot
Palomar Knot
This knot can be
manipulated on both
sides of a swivel or
a hook eye. Insert a
loop into the hook eye,
swivel, lure, or fly. Bring
the loop next to itself,
and make an overhand
knot. Swing the hook, swivel, lure, or fly through the loop,
and pull taut. Draw the knot to secure it against your tackle.
Trim the tag end.
Palomar Knot
Blood Knot
The Blood Knot
can join two similar
pieces of monofilament
fishing line. Lay the
two pieces opposite of
each other. Cross the
two sections, wrapping
one over the other five
times. Then, cross the
tag end between the
two lines and pinch
hold. Next, wrap the
other line five times and
insert the tag end into
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the loop created. The tag lines will be in the gap in opposite
directions. Lubricate the wraps, and pull the standing lines
taut. Trim the tag ends as this knot should lay straight.
Improved Clinch Knot
Use the Improved
Clinch Knot to attach
a hook, lure, or fly.
Insert the line through
the eye, and make four
or five turns around
the standing line. This
can be accomplished
by twisting the fly or
lure, or by manually
wrapping the line
around itself. Bring the
tag end back through
the small loop and
continue through to the
bigger loop. This creates
the " improved " step in
the process. Wet the
line and seat the knot by pulling on the standing line to
cinch it down. Tighten the knot down to the round part of
the hook eye, lure, or fly to ensure its strength. Test it with
a strong pull on the line.
Improved Clinch Knot
Finished Improved Clinch Knot
Knot-tying notes
* Check your line connections for kinks, wind knots, and
curly cues. Take the time to retie these weak points in
your line system.
* Add moisture to allow for the knot to tighten properly
and reduce friction.
* Test your connections with pressure on both sides of
the knot. Simulate a fish by tugging with steady tension
on the line. If the knot slips, retie it.
* Practice your knots whenever you are off the water.
* Learn and try a new knot each year to add to your
fishing arsenal.
Knot Tying Videos
Blood Knot
Berkley
www.berkley-fishing.com/pages/berkley-aeknot-tying-videos-instructions-on-how-to-tiefishing-knots
Orvis
Animated Knot videos
https://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/fly-fishing-knots
Trimmed Blood Knot
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