Trim off the tag ends and then you will have a lovely, neat knot.Then slide both of the knots towards each other to meet in the middle.Repeat the process again, but using the other line against the mainline.Go around the other line and through the loop five times (Grinner Knot style).Take 2 pieces of line and place them side-by-side.Use this when tying two sections of line together it forms a nice neat knot that won’t snag and it also works well when joining the line to braid, so it’s good for tying on leaders. Then moisten, tighten, and trim the tag endĪlso known as the running-line knot and double uni knot.Pass it through the loop created at the front.Then take the head of the loop back over both the lines.This is a must-know knot for match anglers and carp anglers as it is exceptionally strong and is a great way of connecting hooklengths. You will find both materials are now joined securely.Pass both materials through the loop four times.Simply have each line side by side and form a loop with both.Perfect for forming paternoster rigs, or joining two materials the Four Turn Water knot is great for fly fishing droppers too. Trap the line before passing your line back through the back of the hook eye.Then double the line and whip seven times down the shank of the hook.Line up the bait so it’s almost touching the bend of the hook.Then pass your line through the back of the hook eye.Simply tie a loop in the end of your chosen material.
Measure up with the bait you’re going to be using beforehand to make sure you get the correct length of hair. Great with baitslike boilies, large pellets and sweetcorn. It’s really simple to tie and as strong as an ox, maintaining a high line strength. This knot is perfect for the infamous and so readily used hair rig. Pull the tag and the hook to slide the knot flush to your hook before trimming.Pass the tag end through the last loop near the hook eye.Whip your tag end around your mainline up to 7 times.
The most simple of knots and brilliant for speed and ease, the blood knot works well with fluorocarbon so we use it instead of a grinner when using this material. Don’t forget to moisten all your knots before tying them.Grip the hook/swivel, and then pull the knot down snug to the eye or your hook/swivel and trim.Then pull the tag end so the knot tightens.Pass both lines through the loop up to 6 times (more times the thinner the material you are tying).
This guide will show you how to tie strong, reliable knots so you can be safe in the knowledge that your linewon’t give way when landing hard-fighting fish. The right fishing knot can ensure that, after all the effort of getting that bite, your tackle holds so that your intended target hits the back of your net. Many anglers will have to agree that there is nothing more important than the knots you choose for your terminal tackle.