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Clinch Knot
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- Pass the line through the eye of
the hook, or swivel.
- Double back. make five turns
around the line.
- Pass the end of the line through
the first loop, above the eye, and then through the large
loop. Draw the knot into shape.
- Slide the coils down tight
against the eye.
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Palomar Knot
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The
Palomar Knot is another very simple knot for terminal tackle. It
is regarded by the International Game Fish Association
consistently as the strongest knot known. It's great virtue is
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- While hook hangs loose, tie
overhand knot above the hook or lure.
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- Pass hook or lure through loop.
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- Tighten by pulling both tag end
and standing line; trim tag end.
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Hangman's Knot
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There
are at least 6 variations of the Hangman's Knot, - all of them
excellent for terminal tackle, swivels and hooks. The
"standard" Hangman's Knot holds only five turns when
tied in monofilament nylon. If tied in rope, and used for its
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Pass a 15cm loop of line through
the eye.
- Bring the end back on itself,
passing it under the doubled part.
- Make five loops over the doubled
part.
- The formed knot is worked into
shape.
- The knot is sent down the line,
against the eye of the hook or swivel.
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