Knots

This is probably the most popular fishing knot used today.  When tied properly it is very strong and doesn't slip.  It is perfect for lures.

                                                     

1.Pass the line through the eye of the hook, or swivel.
2.Double back. make five turns around the line.
3.Pass the end of the line through the first loop, above the eye, and then through the large loop. Draw the knot into shape.
4.Slide the coils down tight against the eye.
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The Jansik Special
Another beautifully simple knot that can be tied in the dark, The Jansik Special is a high strength knot.

                                                       

1.Put 15cm of line through the eye of the hook. 2.Bring it around in a circle and put the end through again. 
3.Making a second circle, pass then end through a third time. 
4.Holding the three circles of line against each other, wrap the end three times around the circles. 
5.Either hold the hook steady with pliers, or make it fast to boat's rigging or safety lines. 
6.Holding strain on the hook, pull on both ends of the line to tighten.
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The Palomar Knot
The Palomar Knot is another very simple knot for terminal tackle. It is regarded by the International Game Fish Association consistently as the strongest knot known. It's great virtue is that it can safely be tied at night with a minimum of practice.

                                                           

1.Double about 5 inches of line, and pass hrough the eye.
2.Tie a simple Overhand Knot in the doubled line, letting the hook hang loose. Avoid twisting the lines.
3.Pull the end of loop down, passing it completely over the hook. 4.Pull both ends of the line to draw up the knot.
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The Hangman's Knot
There are at least 6 variations of the Hangman's Knot, - all of them excellent for terminal tackle, swivels and hooks. The "standard" Hangman's Knot holds only five turns when tied in monofilament nylon. If tied in rope, and used for its stated purpose, it takes eight turns.

                                                            

1.Pass a 15cm loop of line through the eye.
2.Bring the end back on itself, passing it under the doubled part.
3.Make five loops over the doubled part.
4.The formed knot is worked into shape.
5.The knot is sent down the line, against the eye of the hook or swivel.
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The Scaffold Knot
This is a good strong knot that is fairly simple to tie.  This knot is used by some flathead fishermen.

                                                        

1.Pass a 15cm loop of line through the eye.
2.Lock the upper part between thumb and forefinger, making a loop.
3.Make two more loops over the double part, holding them too, between thumb and forefinger.
4.Pass the end through the two loops just made, plus the first loop made in step2.
5.The formed knot can now be drawn into shape, and worked down against the eye of the hook or swivel.
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Snelling A Hook
Snelling a hook is a simple process once you know how it's done.

                                                           

1.Pass the end of the line, trace or tippet through the eye twice, leaving a loop hanging below the hook.
2.Hold both lines along the shank of the hook.
3.Use the loop to wind tight coils around the shank and both lines, from the eye upwards. Use from 5 to 10 turns.
4.Use the fingers to hold these tight coils in place. Pull the line (extending from the eye) until the whole loop has passed under these tight coils.
5.With coils drawn up, use pliers to pull up the end of the line.