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Knots – The #1 reason for loosing fish.

The weakest link for most fisherman is the knot. Poor knots account for the majority of lost fish and lures. Many fisherman only use two, the Palomar and the Clinch knot. With todays extended variety of fishing lines, tackle, and ways to rig bait, having more options is a good thing. So at www.JustSportfishing.com we thought we would reintroduce what we feel are the eleven most needed to know knots for todays fisherman

The diagrams are easy to follow and come with a brief description. The items on www.JustSportfishing.com  are copyrighted but for these diagrams you have our permission to copy and print them for your personal reference. When tying knots, always lubricate them with saliva before snugging them tightly and finish off by pulling the tag end firmly. Then trim the excess fishing line leaving an 1/8^” to 1/4” depending on how heavy your line is.

The Berkley Braided Knot

This special knot has been extensively tested by the Berkley staff and has proven to be one of the best for use with the new braided lines.

  The Blood Knot

This knot is used to join to lines of similar size together, also used frequently by fly fishermen tying there own leaders.

Clinch Knot

The Clinch Knot is one of the most widely used knots for tying a line to a hook, lure, or swivel. The most critical aspect of this knot is how many turns are made around the standing line. Many fisherman believe that the correct number is 5.

End Loop Knot

This knot is one of the strongest knots. Good for tieing at the end of  lures with a mono leader. Use when maintaining strength is important.

The Nail-less Nail Knot

The Nail Knot is generally used to attach fly line to fly line backing.  This knot can also be used to attach a leader to a line. This makes a strong smooth knot that rolls out when casting.  The nail knot is good for attaching two lines of different diameters.

Nail Loop Knot

Ideal for heavy lines and saltwater lures. Allows the lure to swing free for proper presentation.

Offshore Swivel Knot

This is a special knot used for attaching a swivel to a double line or looped line. Used  for offshore trolling to tie a hook, lure, or fly to heavy monofilament. Pass the the swivel through the loop at least 6 times.

  Palomar Knot

The Palomar Knot is a general-purpose connection used in joining fishing line to swivels, snaps, hooks and artificial lures. The double wrap of line through the eyelet provides a protective cushion for added knot strength. A very strong knot that is ideal for bare hooks and bait.

Rapala knot

This is an excellent line to lure connection that allows for good action on retrieval. Any lure or fly that requires free movement.

  Spool knot or Arbor knot

The Arbor Knot provides the angler with a quick, easy connection for attaching line to the reel spool.

  Uni knot

One basic knot which can be varied to meet virtually every knot tying need in either fresh or salt water fishing.

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