Fishing Line Knot

An easy way to tie an effective fishing knot

A good fishing line knot is something not to be taken for granted. When not tied properly, a poor knot can be the ire of any angler. The best have mastered how to tie fishing knots. You should too if you are intent on tackling northern pike this year.

The key to a good knot will not only give your line the needed strength at the swivel or lure, but a good angler knows the way to keep his line from fraying while tying the knot. The method below illustrates a simple method to tie a clinch knot. This is the easiest and among the most effective knots used in fishing. It is likely all you will ever need to know.

Step 1

The first step is to run the line through the eye of the swivel. Run it a couple of inches down the standing portion of the line and loop it back toward the eye. Pinch the lines so they are close together.

Step 2

The next step is to loop the line 4 or 5 times back down the standing line until you reach the bottom of the loop.

Step 3

The key is to make sure your tag end runs through both the lines and the loop as you can see below.

Step 4

The last step in this fishing knot is to grab hold of the swivel and the tag and and pull to tighten. The knot should slide toward the swivel giving you a secure fishing knot. Take a small pair of scissors or finger nail cutters and trim the tag close to the standing line giving you a finished product.

There you have it. A secure, tight fishing knot that anybody can do.

Thanks for reading.

Good luck out there.

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