How To Tie A Fish Hook

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HOW TO TIE A FISH HOOK

The Fishing Knots You Should Know How To Tie

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Different Types Of Fishing Knots

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Today we are going to cover knots and how to tie a fishing knot. Knowing how to tie a proper fishing knot is crucial because a properly tied knot will make or break your catch.

We will discuss the different types of knots as well as the most popular fishing knot. Not only will you learn how to tie a fish hook but you will also learn the difference between each knot.

Tying a fishing knot isn’t a difficult task if you know how to do it. So let’s dive right in and cover the basics on how to tie fishing knots.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Cheap Fishing Line Check Price” shape=”square” color=”success” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2ESHTWd|||”][vc_column_text]

IMPROVED CLINCH KNOT

The improved clinch knot which is widely used buy most anglers are used to attach your line to:

Lures
Hooks
Swivels & Clips
Weights
Flies

These improved clinch knots works great for lines of up to 20 pound test. Which tests at about 95% of its breaking strength. To tie the improved clinch knot you’ll want fresh monofilament older monofilament can weaken so always use fresh line[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”New And Used Nitro Fishing Rods Click Here” shape=”square” color=”success” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F705-53470-19255-0%2F1%3Fmpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com.au%252Fb%252FNitro-Fishing-Rods%252F179946%252Fbn_10524485%26campid%3D5338262722%26toolid%3D20008|||”][vc_column_text]

Run the tag end through the hook eye and be sure to leave roughly 6 to 12 inches of line.
By the hook eye leave a gap and make about 5 turns around the standing line.
Take the tagged end back through the loop near the front of the ring eye.
Now take the tagged end back through the second loop which you just made.
Place a good grip on the tagged end and pull the line. You will see that the knot will start to seat itself.

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Improved Clinch Knot How-To Video

A good idea would be to wet the line to reduce any friction caused by the lines rubbing together. Be sure to trim the excess line off as close to the knot as possible. When tying the improved clinch knot take it slow, there is no need to rush. Here is a demonstration video:

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Uni Knot / Duncan Loop Knot

How To Tie A Uni Knot

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The uni knot which is also known as the duncan loop knot is a great fishing knot to learn. The uni knot test out at about a 98% breaking strength. These work great for attaching to a hook, line or snap.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Run your line through the eye of the hook.
Pull the slack back.
Make a clockwise loop on the end of the line.
Run the end with 6 turns around the loop and line.
Pull both ends to seat the knot.

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How-To Video On Tying A Uni Knot

Wet the line then continue to pull firmly to properly seat the knot and trim off the excess line.

Here is a demonstration video for the uni knot / duncan knot:

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Surgeon Knot

How To Tie A Fishing Surgeon Knot

The Surgeon Knot is really simple to tie and it test out at 100 percent breaking strength. This knot method is perfect for attaching two lines with the same length. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Take your lead line and separate line and placed then next to each other.
Create a medium sized loop with both lines.
Leave overlap on the end to make room for a double overhand knot.
Pull both lines through the loop.
Repeat and continue to pull the line through the loop.

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Video How-To On A Surgeon Knot

Again wet your line to avoid friction when pulling both ends of the knot to seat it nice and tight. Once complete trim your excess line close to the knot. However, you can leave the length to attach a dropper rig, this will make a great fly fishing knot.

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Palomar Knot

How To Tie A Fishing Palomar Knot

The Palomar Knot is a really strong knot and quite simple to tie.

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Take your line and double it.
Form a loop and place it through the hook eye.
Pull it through creating a big loop.
Take the loop and do a simple overhand knot.
The hook should be inside the knot and not above it.
Take the hook and pull it through the eyelet to tighten.

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Once it’s complete cut the tag end and you’re done. Here is a simple video on how to tie a palomar knot:

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How-To Video Palomar Knot

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Turle Knot

How To Tie A Turle Knot For Fishing

The Turle Knot is a knot best for tying a fly or hook to a leader line. Some mistake it for a turtle knot. These knots are most widely used amongst fly fishermen.

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Take your line and run it through the bottom of the eye.
Place the hook to the side.
Take about 6 to 12 inches of line.
Create a loop and hold onto it while you take the tag end and wrap it around your finger.
Keep it tight but loose enough to be able to stick the tag end through the wraps on your finger while still holding on to the loop.
Once you slide the tag end through the wrapped line hold on to the end with your middle finger and pull on the first loop while holding on to both ends of the line.
Hang on to the knot slide the loose end of the line out making it big enough so that your hook can come back through it.
Bring you hook back up the line and while hanging on to the knot. Bring the hook back through the loop.

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How-To Video On Tying A Turle Knot

Position the knot to where you want it to seat and pull the line till its tight. A quick 3 min video will show you how it’s done as well:

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Snell Knot

How To Tie A Snelled Knot

Here we will show you how to tie a snelled hook. First off, what is a snelled hook? Also referred to as a snell knot which allows your lead line to be directly tied to your hook, this allows your lead line to be aligned with your hook. Snelling a hook is quite simple. We will show you the method to snelling a hook the easy way..

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How-To Video On Tying A Snell Knot

1. Pass your line through the top of the eye
2. Give yourself excess line to work with and create a loop
3. Place and hold the loop near the hook
4. Starting at the top of the eye take your lead line and start wrapping both the loop and hook
5. After you completed the wraps hold your thumb on the wraps and grip the tag end of the line and the opposite end of line and pull to seat.

Here is a demo video to tie a snell knot fast and easy

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Tying Fishing Lures

How To Tie Fishing Lures

Tying fishing lures works almost the same way. There are other methods as well for connecting your lures to your fishing line. You can also use the above knots when tying lures. Some great fishing knots for lures include the above improved clinch knot, uni knot and even the rapala loop knot.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Rapala Loop Knot

How To Tie A Rapala Loop Knot

The rapala loop knot will allow your lure to maintain it’s natural action. This is an open loop knot which will allow your lure to wiggle and move freely

Tie an overhand knot on your main line
Be sure to leave enough extra line to complete the knot
Do not close the loop on your overhand not.
Slip the tag end of your line through your lure
Now take the tag line and slide it through your overhand knot
Bring the eye of the knot close to the eye of the lure but leave space
Now take your tag end of line again and wrap it about 3 to 4 times around the main line.
Now take the tag end and slip it through the overhand knot
Again take the tag end and slide it through the other loop that was just created
Pull on all the ends to seat the knot

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How-To Video On Tying A Rapala Loop Knot For Lures

Once your rapala loop knot is nice and tight trim off the excess. Always be sure to wet your line to reduce friction. Here is a demo video on the rapala loop knot.

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