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The uni knot is widely used for attaching hooks, rings and swivels to the end of the line [7] and it is also used for joining two fishing lines together. [8] The bend form of the uni knot (for joining two lines) is not a noose; rather it is akin to a multiple fisherman's knot with the two opposing knotted parts arranged in the manner of uni knots.
The Albright special [1] or Albright knot is a bend used in angling. It is a strong knot used to tie two different diameters of line together, for instance to tie monofilament to braid. The Albright is relatively smooth and passes through guides when required. Some anglers coat the knot with a rubber based cement to make it even smoother and ...
Anchor bend – attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination; Angler's loop – knot which forms a fixed loop. Useful for fine or slippery line, it is one of the few loop knots which holds well in bungee cord; Arbor knot – attach fishing line to the arbor of a fishing reel
The anchor bend is a knot used for attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination. The name is a misnomer, as it is technically not a bend, but a hitch. Origins
The line may still pass through the eye of the hook, but primarily fastens to the shaft. Hooks tied with a snell knot provide an even, straight-line pull to the fish. It is a very secure knot, but because it is easily tied using only the near end as the working end, it is used to attach a hook only to a leader, rather than directly to the main ...
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An anchor knot used for rappelling or rope rescue. Timber hitch: A knot used to attach a single length of rope to a cylindrical object. Trilene knot: A multi-purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching monofilament line to hooks, swivels and lures. Trucker's hitch: A compound knot commonly used for securing loads on trucks or trailers.
How to Tempt a Fish: A Complete Guide to Fishing, page 78, Sterling Publishing Company. ISBN 9781588167262. Toss, Brion and Gae Pilon (2009). Chapman Knots for Boaters, pages 68–68, Sterling Publishing Company. ISBN 9781588167781. Whippy, Jim (2013). Reeds Knot Handbook: A Pocket Guide to Knots, Hitches and Bends, pages 82–83, A & C Black.