Fishing Line Knots

When tying fishing line knots, there are several things that you will need to keep in mind. First, the quality of your knots are directly related to how successful you will be at fishing. The stronger the fish that you hook, the more important the quality of your fishing line knots are. As the knots are typically the weakest point in the line, the knot needs to be strong and secure, with the tail of the knot well trimmed and the knot snug against the line. This is especially important in the case of fly fishing, where fishing line knots may connect two pieces of line together. With a knot in the middle of the line rather than close to a lure or leader, an improperly tied knot can result in the loss of a significant portion of line, as well as the fish that has struck your lure.

There are several key aspects in tying fishing line knots that can help make certain your knot is as secure as possible. First, you should always lubricate the line prior to tying the knot. By adding water to the line as the knot is being tied, you can ensure that there is no line damage due to friction heat. It only takes a small amount of friction heat to damage a fishing line, so taking this step can increase the strength of the knot. In addition to this, it is very important that you test your fishing line knots after they have been tied to make certain that they are secure. If a knot is going to come loose, you can often find this out by pulling on the line above and below the knot. If secure, the knot will not move. As many people have more strength to put on the knot than the average fish, this is a good way to test the line. In the case of sea fishing, most people do not have the strength to fully test the knots. However, in the case of large ocean trophy fish, it is not the knot that will typically result in the loss of the fish.

Trimming the trailing line on fishing line knots can make a notable difference in the performance of your line. Because the trailing line from a knot adds friction to the water, it is best to try to remove as much of the tail as possible before you cast your line. You need to be careful about cutting the tail off, however, as cutting any portion of the knot will significantly decrease the functionality and strength of the knot.