Fishing knots

Uni knot (Grinner)

A versatile knot for hooks, swivels and lures that works with every common type of line.

easy Line: Monofilament, Braid, Fluorocarbon

How to tie it

Pass the end of the line about 15 cm through the eye.
Lay the end back alongside the main line and form a loop next to it.
Wrap the end 5 to 6 times through the loop around both strands of line.
Pull on the end until the turns close into a tight coil.
Wet the knot and slide it down to the eye by pulling on the main line. Trim the end.

Tip: If you leave the knot short of the eye, you get a small loop that lets lures move more freely.

Common mistakes

The turns cross over each other as you tighten, so the knot gets messy and weaker.
The knot is only pushed halfway to the eye and then slips during the fight.

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