Fishing Knots - Illustrated

: The gold standard for connecting thin braid to a thicker fluorocarbon leader because of its slim profile. It involves weaving the braid around the leader to create a "Chinese finger trap" grip. 3. Loop Knots

: Always moisten your knots with water or saliva before pulling them tight. This reduces friction and heat, which can weaken the line and cause the knot to fail under pressure.

Use these when you need to attach a leader (like fluorocarbon) to your main line (like braid). : Best for joining two lines of similar diameter. Fishing Knots Illustrated

Overlap the two lines and wrap one around the other 5 times.

Tie a loose overhand knot with the hook dangling inside the loop. Pull the loop over the hook. Moisten the line and pull both ends to tighten. : The gold standard for connecting thin braid

Repeat with the second line, wrapping it in the opposite direction. Tuck both tag ends into the center gap and pull tight.

: Widely considered the strongest and easiest knot for all line types, especially braided line. Loop Knots : Always moisten your knots with

Thread the tag end through the small loop next to the eye, then back through the large loop you just created. Moisten and pull tight. 2. Line-to-Line Joining Knots