FISHING KNOTS

Tie it with a reason.

Find a knot for the line and job in your hand.

FishingCritic is research-led, using maker data and published sources. We have no hands-on test results for this edition.

Which knot fits your line?

A doubled-line attachment for a hook or lure. Leave enough loop to pass the entire hook or lure through it.

mono / fluoro / braid · hook / lure

An eye attachment for mono or fluorocarbon. This is not our plain-braid recommendation.

mono / fluoro · hook / lure

A sliding barrel knot that seats against a hook eye. The wraps go around both parallel strands inside the loop.

mono / fluoro / braid · hook / lure

Two opposing uni knots join main line and leader. Use lines of similar diameter; follow the line maker for large diameter differences.

mono / fluoro / braid-to-leader · line-to-line

An eye attachment with downward wraps around a doubled section. This 40 lb example uses three turns; Animated Knots gives 7–8 turns for 10 lb line.

mono / fluoro / braid · hook / lure

A fixed loop gives a lure room to move. The example uses five turns for 8–12 lb mono; the source gives other turn counts.

mono / fluoro · loop / lure

Without JavaScript, all six knots remain above with their line types and uses. A line maker’s instructions for your exact line take priority.

TAKE IT TO THE WATER

Free knot cards: one knot per page, plus a rig cheat sheet. Print the PDF before your next trip.