Knots

PALOMAR KNOT

For joining to leaders or lures, the Palomar Knot has few equals. It also works well with fluorocarbon fishing line. The Palomar resists slipping and has retained 100 percent of the line’s original strength.

HOW TO TIE THE PALOMAR

Double about six inches of the main line and run it through the hook eye.

Double the loop back and make an overhand knot around the doubled line, leaving a loop large enough to pass the hook or lure through.

Pull the loop down and around the entire hook or lure.

Moisten well and draw tight by pulling both ends of the line.

BERKLEY BRAID KNOT

The Berkley Braid Knot is a great overall choice that works wonders with monofilament and fluorocarbon fishing lines as well. Crowned a champion after defeating solid contenders including the Fish-n-Fool and Triple Loop Knot, the Berkley Braid Knot has few if any weaknesses.

HOW TO TIE THE BERKLEY BRAID KNOT

Double the main line.

Insert it through the hook eye and back up the main line.

Going from top down, make eight wraps around both lines.

Thread the loop through the gap between the hook eye and last wrap.

Moisten and tighten by pulling on the main line, tag end and loop.

Trim the tag end and the loop.

EUGENE BEND KNOT

Easy to tie and extremely strong, the Eugene Bend, also called the Eugene Slip Knot, is a great choice for monofilament and fluorocarbon fishing lines. When tied correctly, you’ll hear a slight pop when you draw it tight.

HOW TO TIE THE EUGENE BEND KNOT

Pass the tag end of the line through the hook eye and form a long loop.

Wrap the loop around the standing line four times.

Run the tag end through the loop.

Moisten and draw tight.

UNI TO UNI KNOT

A standout for joining lines of relatively similar diameter, the Uni to Uni Knot is a great choice for adding a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader to your mainline. The Uni to Uni preserves up to 90 percent of line strength, and is a stronger connection than either the Surgeon Knot or Blood Knot. 

HOW TO TIE THE UNI TO UNI KNOT

Using the same tag end, make 6 to 8 turns through the loop and tighten by tugging on the tag end.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the leader material.

After moistening, pull the standing lines in opposite directions to bring the knots together.

Tip: When joining lines of different diameter, making an extra wrap or two with the thinner-diameter line helps secure the Uni to Uni.