Guide

Fishing knots: the 6 essentials

Which knot holds on the hook, which joins two lines? Step by step, to practise at home.

Improved clinch knotThe classic knot for tying hooks, swivels or lures to monofilament line.easy

Palomar knotA simple, very reliable knot for hooks and swivels that also holds well with slippery braided line.easy

Uni knot (Grinner)A versatile knot for hooks, swivels and lures that works with every common type of line.easy

Surgeon's loopA quick, strong end loop, for example for leaders, loop-to-loop connections or weights.easy

Double uni knotJoins two lines, even of different thickness or type, for example main line and leader.medium

Albright knotJoins braided main line to a thicker leader made of fluorocarbon or monofilament.medium

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