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Improved Clinch Knot
The most popular knot for attaching a hook, lure, or swivel to monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Reliable and easy to tie.
Difficulty: EasyStrength: HighPurpose: Hook-to-lineLearn to tie -
Palomar Knot
One of the strongest and most reliable fishing knots. Works with monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braided line.
Difficulty: EasyStrength: Very HighPurpose: Hook-to-lineLearn to tie -
Uni Knot
A versatile knot that can be used for hooks, swivels, and joining two lines together. Also known as the Duncan Loop.
Difficulty: EasyStrength: HighPurpose: Hook-to-lineLearn to tie -
Blood Knot
Classic knot for joining two lines of similar diameter. Popular among fly fishers for building tapered leaders.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: HighPurpose: Line-to-lineLearn to tie -
Surgeon's Knot
A simple and quick knot for joining two lines, even of different diameters. Easier than the Blood Knot.
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FG Knot
The strongest braid-to-leader connection. Creates a slim, smooth profile that casts beautifully through guides.
Difficulty: HardStrength: Very HighPurpose: Braid-to-leaderLearn to tie -
Alberto Knot
A modified Uni Knot for connecting braid to fluorocarbon or monofilament leader. Easier to tie than the FG Knot.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: HighPurpose: Braid-to-leaderLearn to tie -
Double Uni Knot
Two Uni Knots tied back-to-back to join two lines. Works with both similar and different line types.
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Non-Slip Loop Knot
Creates a fixed loop at the end of the line allowing lures to swing freely for more natural action.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: HighPurpose: LoopLearn to tie -
Dropper Loop
Creates a loop in the middle of a line for attaching a hook or dropper. Essential for multi-hook rigs.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: HighPurpose: LoopLearn to tie -
Bimini Twist
Creates a doubled line section that retains virtually 100% line strength. Essential for offshore big-game fishing.
Difficulty: HardStrength: Very HighPurpose: LoopLearn to tie -
Snell Knot
Attaches the line directly to the hook shank for a straight-pull connection. Maximizes hook-setting power.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: Very HighPurpose: Hook-to-lineLearn to tie -
San Diego Jam Knot
A strong, reliable knot favored by San Diego long-range tuna fishermen. Excellent with fluorocarbon.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: Very HighPurpose: Hook-to-lineLearn to tie -
Trilene Knot
A stronger variation of the Improved Clinch Knot that passes through the hook eye twice for extra grip.
Difficulty: EasyStrength: HighPurpose: Hook-to-lineLearn to tie -
Rapala Knot
A loop knot designed specifically for lures, allowing maximum freedom of movement for lifelike action.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: HighPurpose: LoopLearn to tie -
Spider Hitch
A quick way to create a doubled line. Simpler and faster than the Bimini Twist but not quite as strong.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: HighPurpose: LoopLearn to tie -
Nail Knot
Connects fly line to leader with a smooth, low-profile connection. Named for the nail (or tube) used to tie it.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: HighPurpose: Fly fishingLearn to tie -
Arbor Knot
Secures fishing line to a reel spool. Simple but essential — every setup starts here.
Difficulty: EasyStrength: MediumPurpose: ReelLearn to tie -
Berkley Braid Knot
Designed specifically for braided line, featuring extra wraps and a double-pass through the eye for superior grip.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: Very HighPurpose: Hook-to-lineLearn to tie -
Slim Beauty Knot
A strong, streamlined knot for connecting heavy monofilament or fluorocarbon leader to a lighter line or doubled line.
Difficulty: HardStrength: Very HighPurpose: Braid-to-leaderLearn to tie -
Orvis Knot
A compact, strong knot for tying hooks, lures, and flies to monofilament or fluorocarbon. Easy to tie and consistently reliable.
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Knotless Knot
The essential knot for hair rigs. Creates a clean hook-to-line connection while leaving a short hair for bait presentation.
Difficulty: EasyStrength: Very HighPurpose: Hook-to-lineLearn to tie -
Perfection Loop
Creates a small, perfectly aligned loop at the end of a line. The standard loop knot for fly fishing leaders.
Difficulty: MediumStrength: HighPurpose: LoopLearn to tie -
Turle Knot
A traditional fly fishing knot that creates a straight-line connection between the fly and the tippet through the hook eye.
Difficulty: EasyStrength: MediumPurpose: Fly fishingLearn to tie -
Davy Knot
The fastest fly fishing knot to tie. Creates a tiny, compact connection that uses minimal tippet material.
Difficulty: EasyStrength: HighPurpose: Fly fishingLearn to tie -
Double Davy Knot
An improved version of the Davy Knot with an extra tuck for added strength. Still quick to tie and very compact.
Difficulty: EasyStrength: HighPurpose: Fly fishingLearn to tie
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