Fishing knots are an essential part of the angling experience, and in New Zealand, there are a few key knots that every fisherman should know. These knots are strong and reliable, and can be used in a variety of situations to help you catch the big ones.
The first knot to know is the improved clinch knot. This is a versatile knot that can be used to tie on a wide range of hooks and lures, and is especially good for using with braided lines. To tie this knot, start by threading the line through the eye of the hook, and then make five turns around the standing line. Next, thread the end of the line back through the first turn, and then through the loop that you just created. Finally, wet the knot and pull it tight.
Another useful knot for New Zealand fishermen is the double uni knot. This knot is especially useful for joining two lines together, and is easy to tie with a bit of practice. To tie the double uni knot, start by tying a simple overhand knot in the end of one line. Next, tie another overhand knot in the end of the other line. Then, thread the end of the first line through the loop of the second overhand knot, and vice versa. Finally, wet the knots and pull them tight.
The Palomar knot is another popular choice for New Zealand fishermen. This knot is simple to tie and is incredibly strong, making it a great choice for attaching hooks and lures to your line. To tie the Palomar knot, start by doubling over the end of the line and passing it through the eye of the hook. Next, tie an overhand knot in the doubled-over line, and then pass the hook through the loop of the overhand knot. Finally, wet the knot and pull it tight.
Fishing knots are an essential part of the angling experience, and in New Zealand, the improved clinch knot, double uni knot, and Palomar knot are three knots that every fisherman should know. With a little practice, you’ll be able to tie these knots quickly and create effective fishing rigs.
Albright Knot
Uses: The Albright Knot is used for joining different types of fishing line such as Monofilament to Braid, or Braid to Wire. It is often used to tie the backing line to the fly line.
Palomar Knot
Uses: The Palomar Knot is a simple general-purpose, but strong and reliable knot for attaching a line to a hook, swivel, lures or a fly to a leader or tippet. It has a good strength rating, and is good for lines up to 20 pound test.
Dropper Loop
Uses: The Dropper Loop creates a loop that stands out at right angles to the middle of a length of line, most often used in the construction of ledger or dropper rigs.
Uni Knot
Uses: The Uni knot is a versatile loop knot that can be used from tying a hook onto a line to joining two line ( double Uni).
Orvis Knot
Uses: The Orvis knot is a great knot for tying a hook onto a line.
Improved Clinch Knot
Uses: The Clinch knot is probably the most used knot for tying a hook, swivel or lure onto a line.
Nail Knot
Uses: The Nail knot is a great knot to connect lines of different diameters. The knot is most often used to connect a fly line to the leader or backing line to the fly line.
Blood Knot
Uses: The Blood knot is most often used when joining lines of similar diameter.
Bimini Twist Knot
Uses: The Bimini Twist is used to create a strong loop for use as a double-line leader on the end of a fishing line that can then be used for a loop-to-loop connection.
Snell Knot
Uses: The Snell Knot is a very popular deepwater angler knot that allows the leader, or tippet, to be directly tied to a baited hook. The knot aligns the line with the shank of the hook.
