How to Tie Fishing Knots
By: Michael Gardner
ENGL393 - 6050
Due: 3 July 2008
Introduction
• This process is intended to instruct those
that do not know how, to tie a few simple
but useful knots.
• These knots are primarily used for fishing,
but can be adapted to a variety of other
applications
• In order to tie the knots, you will need rope,
fishing line, or something similar, and
something with a loop in it, such as a
fishing hook.
Dropper Loop Knot
• A dropper loop is used to tie a loop in the
line above the end of the line. This is used
as an attachment point for an additional
lure, weight, or hook.
Dropper Loop 2
• Create a
loop in the
line.
Dropper Loop 3
• Hold the lines
where they cross
each other and wrap
the loop around the
crossover point four
to six times.
Dropper Loop 4
• Open a hole in the
twists where you
are holding the
lines.
– Pass the loop
through this
hole.
Dropper Loop 5
• Hold the loop
with your
teeth, and pull
the knot tight.
Palomar Knot
• A palomar knot is used to attach a hook or
lure to the end of the line.
• With practice, this knot can be tied in the
dark.
Palomar Knot 2
• Form a loop
in the end of
the line and
pass it
through the
hook eye.
Palomar Knot 3
• Tie an
overhand
knot with
the loop.
Palomar Knot 4
• Pass the hook
through the
loop.
Palomar Knot 5
• Pull the two
ends to snug
down the loop
and tighten the
knot.
Improved Clinch Knot
• An improved clinch knot is used to attach a
hook or lure to the end of the line.
• It is widely regarded as the fisherman’s
reliable standby.
Improved Clinch Knot 2
• Pass the end of
the line
through the
hook eye.
Improved Clinch 3
• Bring the end of
the line back up
and wrap it
around the main
line six times.
– This creates a
hole just above
the hook eye.
Improved Clinch 4
• Pass the tag end
through the hole
above the hook eye.
– This creates
another hole
between the tag
end and the
main line.
Improved Clinch 5
• Pass the tag end
through the
newly created
hole.
Improved Clinch 6
• Pull the tag end
and the main line,
cinching the knot
down tightly on
the hook eye.
Tutorials, Video, and Instruction
• There are many websites that offer instruction on knot tying. To learn
more knots, or for more instruction on the three knots discussed
previously, visit some of them. A few are listed below.
– http://animatedknots.com/
– http://www.iland.net/~jbritton/
– http://www.realknots.com/knots/
– http://www.fish4fun.com/knots.htm
– http://www.thejump.net/fishing-knots/fishing-knots.htm