Fishing Knots
Fishing knots are the most searched knot category online. The right knot can mean the difference between landing a fish and losing it — these instructions cover every essential terminal tackle and line-to-line connection.
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Palomar Knot
EasyStrongest fishing knot — retains nearly 100% line strength. Best for hooks, lures, and swivels on mono and braid.
Improved Clinch Knot
EasyWorld's most used fishing knot. Five wraps plus a back-through step. Excellent for monofilament and fluorocarbon.
Uni Knot
EasyThe universal knot — works on every line type including braid. Also joins two lines as the Double Uni.
Blood Knot
AdvancedClassic fly fishing line-to-line join for two similar diameter tippet sections. Compact barrel passes cleanly through guides.
Surgeon's Knot
EasyFastest reliable way to join lines of different diameters. Two overhand wraps — ideal for tippet to leader connections.
Albright Knot
IntermediateConnects very different diameter lines — light leader to heavy braid or mono to wire. Slim profile passes through guides.
Nail Knot
IntermediateStandard fly line to leader connection. Ultra-slim join that lies flat against the fly line and passes through guides cleanly.
Loop to Loop
EasyQuick-change leader connection using two interlocking loops. Disconnect easily for fast leader swaps on the water.
Surgeon's Loop
EasyStrong permanent loop at the end of any line for loop-to-loop connections and leader attachment.
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