Fishing Knots Illustrated May 2026

Pass the line through the eye of the hook and wrap the tag end around the standing line 5–7 times.

Thread the tag end through the small loop next to the eye, then back through the large loop you just created. Moisten and pull tight. 2. Line-to-Line Joining Knots Fishing Knots Illustrated

Tie a loose overhand knot with the hook dangling inside the loop. Pull the loop over the hook. Moisten the line and pull both ends to tighten. Pass the line through the eye of the

: The gold standard for connecting thin braid to a thicker fluorocarbon leader because of its slim profile. It involves weaving the braid around the leader to create a "Chinese finger trap" grip. 3. Loop Knots Fishing Knots Illustrated