Basic Fishing Line Knots

Clinch Knot

1. Put the end of the line through the eye of the hook and bring it back toward the line.

2. Make five "S" twists around the line.

3. Take the end back toward the hook and push it through the first loop nearest the eye.

4. Bring the end back through the big loop.

5. Hold the hook and the line, pull the knot tight untill it looks like the knot shown.

Trilene Knot

1. Run the end of the line through the eye of the hook two times.

2. Loop the line around 4 or 5 times, then thread the loose end back between the two loops near the hook as shown.

3. Pull tight. Trim the loose end.

Palomar Knot

1. Start with plenty of line.

2. Double the line and pass the end through the hook's eye.

3. Tie an overhand knot (like you were tying your shoe string) but do not pull it tight yet.

4. Pass the hook through the loop.

5. Pull the loose end of the line to tighten the knot. Trim the end. Leave at least 1/8 inch of your line at the knot.

1. Put the end of the line through the eye of the hook and bring it back toward the line.

2. Make five "S" twists around the line.

3. Take the end back toward the hook and push it through the first loop nearest the eye.

4. Bring the end back through the big loop.

5. Hold the hook and the line, pull the knot tight until it looks like the knot shown.