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Knots
What Makes a Good Knot?
Always consider these three factors:

  1. Select a suitable knot for the purpose.
  2. Fashion the knot properly.
  3. Slways draw the knot down snugly, and with even pressure.
 

Uni-Knot
The one requirement basic to all fishermen is the need for tying a line to the eye of a hook or swivel. Familiarize yourself with the simple procedure of using the Uni-Knot and all ... [+] Read More
Surgeon's Knot
The Surgeon's Knot makes a fast, easy and reliable connection for tying a heavy monofilament leader, or shock line, directly to either monofilament or braided fishing line. ... [+] Read More
Line to Leader
Tying light line to heavy leader is not much different from the line-to-line method. It may seem awkward at first because the end of the light line must be doubled to gain maximum strength. ... [+] Read More

  
Spider Hitch
This knot has often been touted as a good alternative to the Bimini Twist. But there really is no good alternative. ... [+] Read More
Snelling A Hook
Snelling is a snap with the Uni_knot. ... [+] Read More
Tube or Nail Knot
This one is used to tie a leader butt directly to your fly line. ... [+] Read More
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