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The taut-line hitch is an adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension. It is useful when the length of a line will need to be periodically adjusted in order to maintain tension. It is made by tying a rolling hitch around the standing part after passing around an anchor object. Tension is maintained by sliding the hitch to adjust the ...
The Arbor knot is a typical fishers' knot.Its primary use is to attach fishing line to the arbor of a fishing reel.. It has also gained popularity (often under the name "Canadian Jam Knot" or nicknamed "bushcraft zip tie") as a general binding knot to tie down a roll of e.g. a sleeping bag, or to begin a lashing.
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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 spool is the storage area for the line. It has a hub and two flanges, which prevent the line from falling off the sides of the hub. The size of the spool and the thickness of the line together determine the length of line the reel can hold, though this is also affected by how neatly the line is wound onto the spool. [4]
The following three-step process for tying the two half-hitches is also explained in the image gallery below. Click on the images for high-resolution versions. Begin by forming a clockwise loop around the pole, with the working end of the rope on top. Bring the working end through the loop. At this point, you have an overhand knot around the pole.
The nail knot, also known as the tube knot or gryp knot, is used in fly fishing to attach the leader to the main fishing line. The knot has been described as "The best known knot for tying a permanent leader butt of monofilament to a fly line" [1] and "the most satisfactory means of attaching a leader butt to a fly line."
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