Fishing Knots Illustrated May 2026

Double about 6 inches of line and pass the loop through the eye of the hook.

: Creates a perfectly aligned loop at the end of a line. Fishing Knots Illustrated

Use these when you need to attach a leader (like fluorocarbon) to your main line (like braid). : Best for joining two lines of similar diameter. Double about 6 inches of line and pass

: Always moisten your knots with water or saliva before pulling them tight. This reduces friction and heat, which can weaken the line and cause the knot to fail under pressure. Fishing Knots Illustrated