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[cool][#0000ff]Hey folks, in going back through some of my collection of links and sites, I just rediscovered an animated guide to tying knots. Check it out.[/#0000ff]
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 3] [font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"][black][size 3] [indent] Tying a good knot can mean the difference between landing the fish of a lifetime, and just another fish story about the one that got away! [/indent][/size][/black][/font]

[font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"][black][size 3] [indent] [size 2]Just click on any hook for an animated demonstration of each knot.[/size] [/indent][/size][/black][/font][/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Duncan Loop Knot : This non-slip loop knot allows an angler to pull line into or away from the loop. The Duncan retains 95% of line strength. [/size][/#000000][/font]

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[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 1]Duncan Loop Knot[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Arbor Knot : The first knot to know. This easy to tie knot is the best way to attach line to any reel. An Arbor knot reduces tangles and gives a solid backing. [/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 1]Arbor Knot[/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Improved Clinch Knot : The absolute most popular knot used today. This easy to tie knot maintains 85% of line strength. [/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 1]Improved Clinch Knot[/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Hook Snell : This knot provides 100% of line strength while giving a direct pull from the hook. This combination provides easier hooksets. [/size][/#000000][/font]

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[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 1]Hook Snell Knot[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Quick Snell : Retains 85% of line strength and takes half the time to tie as the hook snell (above). This knot provides a direct pull from the hook. [/size][/#000000][/font]

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[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 1]Quick Snell Knot[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Rapala Knot : Originally developed for use with Rapala brand plugs, this loop knot allows maximum action. The Rapala Knot is a non-slip loop knot that retains 95% of line strength. [/size][/#000000][/font]

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[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 1]Rapala Knot[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Double Loop : Often called the Trilene knot because it was developed by Berkley for use with Trilene line. This knot retains 95% of line strength. [/size][/#000000][/font]

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[font "Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"][#000000][size 1]Dual Loop Knot[/size][/#000000][/font]
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Thanks! Have any for surgeons knot?
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[cool][#0000ff]Let's see how this works.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]This knot may be used to join two lines or to form a loop; for the loop simply double the standing part and use just one line. It is preferred by many to join tippet to leader. Really an overhand knot with one additional turn, it can be enhanced further by adding yet another, but for most usage it is not needed. Many like it as you can actually tie it without looking at it; you can feel it forming, very useful in the dim light of a spinner fall when you need to change to a new tippet.

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That is very handy. Excellent Post.

I am supprised that it didin't include the Palomar knot.

I thought it was the most widely used knot, and the easiest to tie.


[url "http://www.fish4fun.com/palomarknot.htm"]http://www.fish4fun.com/palomarknot.htm[/url]
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Go to this site, has three pages of knots including the palomar knot.
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Forgot to include the link, it is, [url "http://www.troutlet.com/fishing_knots/index.htm"]http://www.troutlet.com/fishing_knots/index.htm[/url]#
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You must be looking at the Blood Bight knot. A little different than the Palomar but looks like it accomplishes the same thing.
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No, I was looking at the palomar knot. If you go to the link I posted, then when you get there click on page-3, and you will find the palomar knot.
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