Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Fishing Knots: Important One

Fishing knots: An average angler needs three to four fishing knots and that help him to end up doing all his/her angling job. But choosing your knots is directly related with the mode of fishing you are prone to. But knowledge is always bliss, and it in the same way an angler will be helping him/herself along with others all the more if he/she is aware about other fishing knots that may not so important for their day to day job. This article will help you to know few fundamental knots and their tying techniques.









Few knots are discussed below:

Albright Knot:
Versatility and wide range of usage make the albright knot a preferred option for anglers. The knot is even more popular as it is easy to tie and can be attached to different types of lures. Monofilament, braided or braided to wire are the fishing lines, the knot is usable with. Albright knot is popular in joining a fly line to the backing line. Anglers also use the knot to join two fishing lines together.


Palomar Knot:
The palomar is a kind of fishing knot which is simple in nature and an easy one to tie. Anglers use it for attaching a line to a hook. It is also used in attaching a fly to a leader or tippet as well. Palomar knot is regarded as one of the strongest fishing knots and it is the most reliable one as well. This particular knot is recommended to be used with braided lines.



Uni Knot:
Uni-knot is regarded as one of the best fishing knots. The knot is loved by most of the anglers as it help to withstand sudden jerks. And it works wonderfully well, in-fact better than other knots. This strong knot can be used in a number of applications. Most of the angers use it for tying fishing line to terminal tackle.
Uni-knot is the kind of fishing knot that can be used with both braided lines as well as monofilament fishing lines. As these knots can be directly tied to the hooks eye, in traditional manner, so these work perfectly fine with any kind of loop.


Dropper Loop:
Dropper loop is an equally popular fishing knot. This knot is mostly used to attach additional flies, baits or jigs to a single fishing line. These types of fishing knots are made long enough allowing a hook to set directly on the line. But it is clever not make too many loops as maximizes it the risk of fouling and twisting.


Clinch Knot:
Clinch knot is the simplest knot and that's what makes it the most preferred fishing knots used today. Anglers love this knot as it never slips if you tie it properly. This fishing knot make easy to use a lure for fishing.



Rapala Knot
Rapala is a knot which derived its name from the company which made the type of knot popular. Connecting lures to the monofilament is the main purpose of the knot. Rapala knots should be directly attached to the lures and these knots help the purpose even better as these are non-slippery in nature. Lures that can be added with these knots are swivel or leaders.


Perfection Loop
The Perfection Loop is a kind of fishing knot which is really easy to tie. This one is in-fact the easiest one to tie and has got a small loop. This loop helps to tie leader or tippet at its end. It has got a standing end and it lies perfectly there.


Double Uni Knot:
Both salt and fresh water anglers rely on Double Uni knots. These fishing knots come handy in joining lines with similar or different kind of lines. The knot is popular among anglers as it works well every time. Undoubtedly it is easier to tie than most of other knots.


Grinner Knot:
Multi-usage is making the grinner knot a popular option. This breakage proof knot comes with 100% assurance and it is easy to tie. This fishing knot is usable with lures, hooks and swivels which are to be attached with the main line. Using lubricant to tie the knot is a preferred exercise and this will help you to tighten the knot no get good results.



Surgeon Knot:
Surgeon knot is a multipurpose fishing knot. Most of the time it is used in joining similar as well as different size of loops. This carries almost 100% breaking strength. Its usability is high as its super easy to tie. One just need to take two line to be held parallel and make an overhand loop. After that you need to bring the entire line till the end through the loop. Repeat the process once again. Pull the ends through your index finger & thumb. Tighten the loop and trim the extra ends.

The author writes on Marine, Fishing, Boating and related topics for many reputed publishers such as, Marinews.Com.
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