A new angler will want to get out on the water as soon as possible, but you should head out with at least a basic knowledge of some important knots. Different situations call for different knots, and the knots needed for tying a fishing line to a hook are very different from those needed to tie two lines together. Here are our tips if you’re Going Fishing? Here Are Our Basic Knots for New Anglers!
In order to help beginner anglers get a better idea of some of these knots, here are our picks for some of the most important ones to remember!
Improved Clinch Knot
Use the simple knot as it is one of the most popular knots! This kind of knot is used for tying lines to a hook. It is very simple to tie and easy to remember!
- First, thread the line through the hook and then wrap it 5 to 7 times around the line with the loose end.
- Thread the loose end through the loop that is closest to the eye, the back inside of the loose section of the line.
- Pull both ends of the line until it is tight.
- Trim the loose end if necessary.
Arbor Knot
Use the Arbor knot to tie fishing line to a spool on a fishing reel, whether it’s a fly reel, spinning reel, or a baitcasting reel.
- First, wrap the line around the spool with the tag end of the line, then tie a simple overhand knot around the part with the tag end.
- Next, tie a second overhand knot in the tag end around an inch from the first overhand knot.
- Pull the standing line to slide the first overhand knot down onto the spool and the second knot against the first. Trim the tag end down as close as you can.
Double Uni Knot
Anglers use the Double Knot to join together two different lengths of fishing line. It is great to use for leaders or if you are using two types of fishing lines and need to combine them together.
- First, overlap both ends of the lines that you wish to combine. Take the end of the line of the left and double back to make 3 wraps around both lines and through the loop that was formed by doing so. Pull tag end in order to tighten.
- Repeat this process with the end of the line on the left, making the same number of wraps.
- This results in two Uni knots. Now pull the standing lines in opposite directions in order to slide the two knots together. Snip both loose ends close to the knot.
Final Thoughts
And there you have it! Here Are Our Basic Knots for New Anglers. Three very basic and easy to remember knots that will help you successfully accomplish three different functions that you might face while out fishing. You are now better prepared for situations requiring a knot and spend more time fishing, you’ll spend less time messing around with your fishing gear!
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