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How to Tie a Dropper Loop Knot

nick — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:00:00 +0000

A dropper loop allows you to put a loop in the middle of your line instead of on the end of it.

This knot is useful in the tying of multiple hook rigs or when trying to keep the hook off the bottom. Later, I”ll show you a good dropper loop rig.

This knot is used to attach hooks, flies, and sinkers.

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Step 1.

Make a loop in the line and wrap the tag end around the standing line 8 to 10 times.

Step 2.

Find the center of the turns. Pull the loop through the center turn.

Step 3.

Put one of your fingers through the loop to keep it from pulling out, moisten the knot and pull both ends to tighten.

Knot Tying Terms

standing line: the part of the line that is not involved in making the knot; the part of the line that “stands still.”

tag end: the very end of of the line; the part of the line that is being used to make the knot.

How to Tie a Blood Knot

nick — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:00:00 +0000

A blood knot takes some practice to learn, but is very useful, both in spinning and fly fishing.

The blood knot is used to tie together two lines of similar diameter. Why would you want to do that?

To save money on line.

You will cast farther if your reel is close to full. Cutting off line because of snags and the changing of bait eventually leads to low line on the reel. Instead of stripping off the remaining line on the reel and refilling it, you can simply tie on more line.

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Step 1.

Lay the line parallel to each other so the ends overlap by around 7 inches. Hold them in the middle with one hand and wrap the tag end of one line and wrap it around the other line five times. Bring the tag end back to middle.

Step 2.

Pinch the middle down with your fingers, and with your other hand repeat the same procedure on the other side.

Step 3.

Push one tag end down through the loop in the center. Push the other tag end up through the center loop.

Step 4.

Moisten the knot. While holding the tag ends, slowly pull on the standing lines to draw the knot tight. Clip off excess.

Knot Tying Terms

standing line: the part of the line that is not involved in making the knot; the part of the line that “stands still.”

tag end: the very end of of the line; the part of the line that is being used to make the knot.

How to Tie The World’s Fair Knot

nick — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Not many people know this knot, but it’s a good one to add to your arsenal.

This knot was created by Gary L. Martin and was selected by a panel of outdoor writers as the best new all around fishing knot out of 498 entries. It was demonstrated to the public for the first time at the 1982 Knoxville World’s Fair.

It works great on line up to 40lb test, and is very strong. Try it and see how you like it.

This knot is used to attach terminal tackle.

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Step 1.

Create a loop six inches long and pass it through the eye of your tackle.

Step 2.

Bring the loop back and pull the doubled line up through the loop.

Step 3.

Pull the tag end under the doubled line.

Step 4.

Bring the tag end back over the doubled line and through the loop you just made.

Step 5.

Pull the tag end and slide the knot down to the eye until tight. Clip off the excess.

Knot Tying Terms

standing line: the part of the line that is not involved in making the knot; the part of the line that “stands still.”

tag end: the very end of of the line; the part of the line that is being used to make the knot.

How to Tie a Trilene Knot

nick — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:34:00 +0000

The Trilene knot was developed by Berkley for tying their Trilene monofilament line. It is a very strong knot when tied on light light, from 4 to 12lb test.

I find it works especially well on fluorocarbon line and leaders, preventing the knot from coming lose in the fight.

This knot is used to attach hooks, lures, flies, snaps, swivels and sinkers on fishing line.

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Step 1.

Pull the line through the eye twice, forming a small loop and leaving about 5 inches of tag end.

Step 2.

Wrap the tag end around the standing line five to six times.

Step 3.

Bring the tag end back to thread it through the small loop next to the eye.

Step 4.

Moisten the line, and then pull the standing line to tighten. Clip off excess.

Knot Tying Terms

standing line: the part of the line that is not involved in making the knot; the part of the line that “stands still.”

tag end: the very end of of the line; the part of the line that is being used to make the knot.

How to Tie a Palomar Knot

nick — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:33:00 +0000

The Palomar knot is is used to attach hooks, lures, flies, snaps or sinkers to fishing line. This knot is easy to learn, and very strong. Once you learn this knot, you’ll be able to tie in the dark or with cold hands.

Use this knot for monofilament line under 25lb test, as it can be too bulky for line any heavier than that.

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Step 1.

Make a loop with the line and pass it through the eye of your hook.

Step 2.

Use the doubled line to tie a large overhand knot.

Step 3.

Pull the hook (or lure/swivel/snap) through the loop.

Step 4.

Moisten the knot and pull on both the standing end and the tag end to tighten. Clip off the excess tag end.

Knot Tying Terms

standing line: the part of the line that is not involved in making the knot; the part of the line that “stands still.”

tag end: the very end of of the line; the part of the line that is being used to make the knot.

Two Knots You Absolutely Need to Know

nick — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:03:18 +0000

Table of contents for Total Noob Beginners Fishing Guide

In your fishing career, you will very likely learn many knots. But, you’ll be using these two knots from day one. They are indispensable. Let’s go over some knot tying terminology before we begin.

standing line: the part of the line that is not involved in making the knot; the part of the line that "stands still."

tag end: the very end of of the line; the part of the line that is being used to make the knot.

Arbor Knot

The arbor knot is the knot you use to tie line and backing onto your reel. It’s very simple. (Click on the photos to enlarge them.)

Step 1.

Pass the line around the arbor.

Step 2.

Tie an overhand knot in the standing line.

Step 3.

Tie another overhand knot in the tag end.

Step 4.

Moisten the knots (saliva will do- the lubrication keeps the line from weakening from the friction of tying.) Hold the tag end on either side of the knots and pull tight. Cut off any excess line above the knot in the tag end. Snug the knot down. All done.

Improved Clinch Knot

The improved clinch knot is the most popular knot for attaching hooks, swivels, snaps, lures, flies and sinkers on light line (20lb test or less, click on the photos to enlarge them.)

Step 1.

Pass the line through the eye of the hook and wrap the tag end around the standing line five times.

Step 2.

Bring the tag end back and pass it through the loop you created above the eye.

Step 3.

Now pass the tag end back through the big loop.

Step 4.

Moisten the knot area. Hold the tag end in one hand, the standing line in the other and and pull slowly at the same time. Slide the coils tight with your fingernail. Clip the tag end.

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