Three Fishing Knots Every Fisherman Should Know

The Improved Clench Knot

The improved clench knot is a common knot used by fisherman. It is used for tying almost any type of bait to the end of your line and is fairly easy to tie once you get some practice.

 

Step One: Thread the end of your fishing line through the eye of your hook

 

Step Two: Wrap the fishing line around itself in a spiraling motion 5-8 times

 

Step Three: Take the line back down to where you started in step one and put it through the hole made in step two

 

Step Four: Thread the line through the large loop and pull slightly to pull the coils together. Then pull on the base line to tightly secure your knot

 

Step Five: Cut any line that may be left over

 

The Palomar

 

The Palomar knot is another very common knot know for being very strong and reliable. It is a little more difficult to tie at first but it is nothing to worry about.

 

 

Step One: Thread your line into the eye of your hook and then fold it back and thread it through in the opposite direction. You should end up with 4-6 inches of doubled-up line.

 

Step Two: Tie an overhand knot with the doubled-up line and let your hook hang loose. It is important to remember not to tighten it too much in this step.

 

Step Three: At this point you should have a loop in your line. Pull it over your hook.

 

Step Four: Tighten your knot by pulling the end of your fishing line and holding on to your static line

 

Step Five: Cut any line that may be left over 

 

The Blood Knot

 

The blood knot is used for tying two pieces of string together. Ideally, you want the string to be similar or exact in diameter.

 

Step One: Lay out the two lines next to each other and going in opposite directions. Pick one line and rap it around the other 3-4 times.

 

Step Two: Thread the end of the line through the V that is created by the two lines.

 

Step Three: Repeat steps one and two with the second line and when you're done, make sure the second line is pointing in the opposite direction from the first.

 

Step Four: Gently pull on the ends of each line and then pull on the two lines on the outside of the knot to pull it together securely

 

Step Five: Cut any line that may be left over