Successful fishing requires a good understanding of what you are trying to catch, the location where you are fishing and skilled use of fishing equipment, or tackle. Knot tying is one of the essential skills that can help you to properly use fishing tackle and catch more fish. There are a variety of knots that can be used in fishing. The Rapala knot, the snell knot, and the uni-knot are all good for tying a hook to a line. A well-tied knot will not break or slip and will hold the fishing hook firmly and securely.
Rapala Knot
Step 1
Form a loop about four inches from the end of the line and pass the end through the loop to form a loose overhand knot.
Step 2
Thread the end of the line through the eyelet in the hook, then through the overhand knot.
Step 3
Wrap the end of the line around the main portion of the line above the overhand knot for three full turns.
Step 4
Thread the end of the line back through the overhand knot then through the loop near the three wraps in the line.
Step 5
Pull the knot tight and trim the excess line off at about 1/8 inch from the knot.
Snell Knot
Step 1
Thread the end of the line through the eyelet of the hook.
Step 2
Thread the line back through the eyelet again to form a large loop and lay the end of the line along the shank of the hook.
Step 3
Grasp the line that forms the loop near the eyelet and wrap the line around the shank and the end of the line seven or eight times.
Step 4
Pull the main part of the line to tighten the knot. Trim the excess from the end of the line near the knot.
Uni-Knot
Step 1
Thread the end of the line through the eyelet of the hook and bend it back toward the main part of the line.
Step 2
Form a loop in the end of the line and position it next to the main part of the line.
Step 3
Wrap the end of the line around the main line, then thread it through the loop. Repeat this five times.
Step 4
Pull the knot tight, then slide the knot down the line to the eyelet. Trim off the excess from the end of the line, about 1/8 inch from the knot.
Things You'll Need
- Hook
- Fishing line
- Scissors
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