Which knot should I tie?
The wrong knot is the most common reason a good fish gets away. Tell us what you're connecting and we'll point you to a knot that holds - with the steps to tie it. Master three or four of these and you're covered for almost everything.
Whatever knot you tie, two rules double its strength: wet it before you pull it tight, and cinch it slowly and fully. A knot is always the weakest point in your setup - check it after every fish and re-tie at the first sign of fraying.
Knot-tying kit
Knot tying tool Helps with the fiddly knots on cold or small hooks. Check price Line nippers Clean tag ends that do not fray the knot. Check price Fluorocarbon leader The line most knot tests are about. Check price Braided line Slippery line that needs the right knot. Check price
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