KNOTS
There
are
numerous
varieties
of
knots
available
to
use,
the
'Ashley
Book
of
Knots
published
in
1944
is
said
to
have
more
than
3800
entries
and
almost
double
the
number
of
illustrations,
and
each
has
certain
properties
that
make
it
suitable for a specific task.
Anglers
need
to
know
a
few
knots
to
help
construct
their
rigs.
Most
likely
you
will
tie
a
line
to
a
hook
/
swivel,
join
two
lines
together,
create
a
‘snood’
(cut
loop)
or
set
up
to
use a float.
Tying
knots
in
nylon
based
lines
including
fluorocarbon
and
braided
line
is
not
as
simple
as
tying
knots
in
string.
They
are smooth and slippery so ordinary knots slip undone.
Practice
tying
them
at
home
which
is
far
easier
than
trying
whilst
out
on
a
boat
rolling
about
or
on
a
cold
and
windy
seashore when you can’t feel your fingers.
Try
to
keep
the
number
of
knots
to
a
minimum
when
making
up
rigs
as
they
weaken
the
line
and
once
knotted
when
strained
to
its
breaking
point,
it
almost
always
fails
at
the
knot
or
close
to
it,
unless
it
is
defective
or
damaged
elsewhere.
A
golden
rule;
always
wet
the
line,
spit
will
do,
before
pulling
knots
tight.
Wetness
acts
as
a
lubricant
and
helps
the loops to slide and pull up tight and neat.
Over
the
years
anglers
have
devised
knots
that
don’t
slip,
and here are some of the easiest and best.
1. Dropper:
Adding Snood to main line
2. Full Blood:
Joining main line to Leader
3. Half Blood:
Attaching lighter line to hook / swivel
4. Half Blood - Tucked:
Stronger than Half-blood
5. Palomar:
Quick and easy attach line to hook / swiv
el
6. Stopper:
Fixing adjustable stopper when using float
Dropper
The
Dropper
forms
a
loop
anywhere
along
the
main
line.
If
made
large
this
can
be
cut
to
create
a
‘snood’
to
which
you
can attach a hook or weight.
Full Blood
The
Full
Blood
aka
Blood
joins
two
lines
together.
The
knot
easily
passes
through
the
rings
on
the
rod
enabling
casting
and retrieving line with no problems.
Half Blood
The
easiest
and
quickest
method
to
attach
line
to
hook
or
swivel.
It
is
very
important
to
make
at
lease
six
turns
before
threading line back thorough initial loop.
Always
make
the
line
wet
before
tightening
as
this
helps
and
test
to
make
sure
it
is
secure
before
cutting
off
any
surplice.
The
Half
Blood
has
been
known
to
fail
if
not
enough
turns
are made so the Clinch or Palomar can be a saver bet.
Half Blood - Tucked
Using
the
same
method
of
tying
the
Half-Blood
except
on
passing
end
of
line
through
initial
loop
do
not
tighten
until
the line is thread through the final loop.
This knot has better holding properties than the Half-Blood.
Palomar
The
Palomar
has
a
reputation
of
being
one
of
the
most
favoured and reliable of knot.
Easy
and
quick
to
tie,
even
with
numb
fingers,
for
all
types
of fishing line.
Hardest part is to get a loop through the eye.
Stopper
The
Stopper,
placed
on
the
main
line,
can
be
moved
up
or
down
and
stop
the
float
at
the
right
depth
for
bait
to
be
presented.
Using
some
of
the
main
line
to
make
the
knot
will
be
sufficient
to
stop
the
float
and
be
small
enough
to
pass
through the rod rings whilst casting or retrieving line.
Other popular well-known knots are;
Lines to hook /swivel
1
.
Clinch
2
.
Hitch
3
.
Swivel
4
.
Uni / Grinner
Loops
1
.
Blood Bight
2
.
Cut Figure of Eight:
3
.
Three Turn
4
.
Rapala
5
.
Boom
Join lines together
1
.
Double Uni
2
.
Tucked Sheet Bend
3
.
Water
To
see
more
details
of
these
knots
checkout
the
videos
on
YouTube.