Blood Knot

The Blood Knot is a good knot to join sections of leader or line together, although it is not as easy to tie as the Double Uni. It works best with lines of approximately equal diameter

1 : Overlap ends of lines to be joined. Twist one around the other making five turns. Bring end back between the two lines. Repeat with other end. Wrapping in opposite direction the same number of turns.

2 : Slowly pull lines or leaders in opposite directions. Turns will wrap and gather.

3 : Pull tightly and clip ends closely.

Double Uni Knot

The best knot for joining together two fishing lines of approximately the same diameter. This knot can be used with braided lines. If you find the Blood Knot cumbersome to tie, try the Double Uni - it doesn't get any easier than this!

1 : Overlap the ends of two lines about 6 inches. Form a loop with the end of one line. Make three turns around the double line and through the loop with tag end. Pull tag end to snug up turns. This is the first uni knot.

2 : Tie a second uni knot, also with three turns, opposite the first with the end of the other line. Pull tag end tu snug up turns.

3 : Wet line and slide knots together by pulling standing lines in opposite directions.

4 : Pull knot tight. Trim tag ends close to coil. This knot wil not slip.

Dropper Loop

This knot forms a loop anywhere on a line. Hooks or other tackle can then be attached to the loop.

1 : Form a loop in the line at the desired location. Pull line from one side of loop down and pass it through and around that side of loop. Make 5X wraps around the loop, keeping a thumb or forefinger in the new opening which is formed.

2 : Push bottom of original loop up through new opening and hold with teeth. Wet knot and pull both ends in opposite directions.

3 : Pull ends of line firmly until coils tighten and loop stands out from line.

Improved Clinch Knot

The Improved Clinch Knot has become one of the most popular knots for tying terminal tackle connections. It is quick and easy to tie and is strong and reliable. The knot can be difficult to tie in lines in excess of 30 lb test. Five turns around the standing line is generally recommended, four can be used in heavy line. This knot is not recommended with braided lines.

1 : Thread the end of the line through the eye of the hook, swivel or lure. Double back and make five or more turns around the standing line. Bring the end of the line through first loop formed behind the eye, then through the big loop.

2 : Wet knot and pull slightly on the tag end to drawup coils. Pull on the standing line to form knot with coils pressed neatly together. Slide tight against eye and clip tag end.

Nail Knot

The Nail Knot is a popular and time tested knot to join fly line to leader. Use of a hollow tube instead of a nail makes for easier tying.

1 : Lay a nail or hollowtube against the end of a fly line. Set the butt section of a leader against the line and the tube or nail. Leave an extra 10" of it's tag end to tie the knot.

2 : Hold all three pieces together with left thumb and forefinger and make six to eight close together wraps. Working left to right, back around the leader, line and the nail or tube. pass the tag end through the tube or space made by the nail and remove the tube or nail. Pull the tag end to snug up the coils.

3 : Pull both ends of leader simultaneously to seat the knot firmly onto the fly line. Trim the tag end close to the knot.

Palomar Knot

A popular and easy to tie knot for small terminal tackle connections. It is one of the few recommended knots for use with braided lines.

1 : Double four to six inches of line and pass loop through eye of hook, swivel or lure.	2 : Tie a loose overhand knot in doubled line with hook hanging from bottom
3 : Holding overhand knot between thumb and forefinger, pass loop of line over hook, swivel or lure	4 : Pull both standing line and tag end to tighten knot down onto eye. Clip tag end.

Perfection Loop

This neat and compact knot forms a loop at the end of a line. It can be tied to result in a very small loop.

1 : Form a loop (A) at the end of the line by crossing the tag end behind the standing line	2 : Take a turn around the standing line, forming a second loop (B). Hold in place and take another turn around the line, this time crossing on top side of new loop B
3 : Hold tag end in place and pass loop B through loop A.	3 : Pull loop B up until knot jams tight. Trim tag end.