Three Fishing Knots Every Angler Should Know
Palomar Knot
Known for its strength and simplicity, often used with braided line.
Double about 6 inches of line and pass the loop through the eye of the hook.
Tie an overhand knot with the doubled line, but don’t tighten it yet.
Pass the hook (or lure) through the loop.
Moisten and pull both the standing line and the tag end evenly until snug.
Trim the tag end.
Uni Knot
Versatile and easy to tie, works for attaching hooks, joining lines, and even creating loop knots.
Run the line through the eye of the hook, then double back alongside the standing line.
Form a loop by laying the tag end over the doubled line.
Wrap the tag end around both lines and through the loop 5–7 times.
Moisten the knot and pull the tag end to snug the wraps.
Slide the knot down toward the hook eye and tighten.
Trim the tag end.
Improved Clinch Knot
A popular and reliable knot for securing a fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel.
Thread the line through the eye of the hook (about 6 inches of tag end).
Wrap the tag end around the standing line 5–7 times.
Pass the tag end through the small loop closest to the eye of the hook.
Then pass it again through the big loop you just created.
Moisten the knot (spit works fine) and pull slowly until tight.
Trim the excess tag end.
As always, a VERY valuable resource in my fishing adventures is taking a quick refresher look at Animated Knots online and on YouTube when you need to.
