Fishing knots

Palomar knot

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

easy Line: Monofilament, Braid, Fluorocarbon

Illustration: Vaughan Pratt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

How to tie it

Double the line to make a loop of about 15 cm.
Push the loop through the eye of the hook.
Tie a loose simple overhand knot with the doubled line, with the hook hanging in it.
Pull the loop all the way over the hook so it sits behind the knot.
Wet everything and pull the main line and tag end tight at the same time. Trim the end.

Tip: With large plugs carrying several treble hooks, pulling them through gets awkward, so the uni knot is easier there.

Common mistakes

The loop is too short, so the hook or lure will not fit through it.
The doubled line twists inside the knot, so it sits unevenly and holds less well.

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