VARIOUS KNOTS TO KNOW FOR GREATER SUCCESS ON THE WATER

The Palomar Knot is a general-purpose connection used in joining fishing line to swivels, snaps, hooks and artificial lures. It is my primary knot to use when joining line to lure. It is a fast and easy knot to tie and I have never had it fail!  The double wrap of line through the eyelet provided a protective cushion for added knot strength.
1. Double the line and form a loop three to four inches long. Pass the end of the loop through hook's eye.
2. Holding the standing line between thumb and finger, grasp loop with free hand and form a simple overhand knot.
3.Pass hook through loop and draw line while guiding over the top of the eyelet.
4. Pull tag end of line to tighten knot snugly and trim tag end to about 1/4".

The Trilene Knot is a strong and dependable that make a reliable connection that resists slippage and premature failures. This knot can be used in joining line to swivels, snaps, hooks and lures. The knots unique double wrap design and ease of tying, consistantly yields a strong and dependable connection.
1. Run the end of the line through the eye of the hook or lure and double back through the eye again.
2. Loop the end of the line around the standing part of the line 5 or 6 times then thread the end between the eye and the coils of the line.
3. Tighten the knot with a steady, even motion without hesitation then trim the excess tag end just above the knot.

The Blood Knot is for tying different size lines together .
1. Place the two lines on top of each other pointing each in opposite directions. Wrap the lighter of the two around the heavier 5 times then bring that end through the area where the to lines meet.
2. Wrap the heavier line around the lighter line 4 times and pass the end through the opening now created in them. Make sure to pass the lines through the opening are running in opposite directions.
3. Wet the line and start pulling the running lines away from each other slowly and then make a quick jerk to snug up the lines.
4. Trim each end close so there is nothing to cause the line to hang up on or catch on weeds.

The Berkley Braid Knot is a special knot that has been extensively tested by Berkley's R&D people and has proven to be one of the best knots to use with braided lines.
1. Run double loop through the eye of the hook or lure.
2. Loop around the line 8 times then thread the loop back through the hole created at the eye and the coils.
3. Tighten knot with a steady, even motion without hesitation. Trim the double loop and the end of the braided line close to the knot.

The Arbor Knot provides a quick and easy connection for attaching new line to your reel spool.
1. Pass the line around the spool.
2. Tie an overhand knot around the standing line then a second overhand knot in the tag end of the line.
3. Pull tight and nip off the excess. Snug down the fisrt knot onto the reel spool.

It is extremely important to learn to tie good knots so find a piece of rope or string and practice so you will be able to use these when the time is needed!