Fishing Knots Illustrated May 2026

Overlap the two lines and wrap one around the other 5 times.

: Widely considered the strongest and easiest knot for all line types, especially braided line. Fishing Knots Illustrated

Double about 6 inches of line and pass the loop through the eye of the hook. Overlap the two lines and wrap one around the other 5 times

Thread the tag end through the small loop next to the eye, then back through the large loop you just created. Moisten and pull tight. 2. Line-to-Line Joining Knots Thread the tag end through the small loop

Use these when you need to attach a leader (like fluorocarbon) to your main line (like braid). : Best for joining two lines of similar diameter.

Tie a loose overhand knot with the hook dangling inside the loop. Pull the loop over the hook. Moisten the line and pull both ends to tighten.