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Tying Knots - Freshwater Fishing

Tuesday September 26, 2006
If your knot fails, you lose your fish. It is the single most important action you take that can cause you to lose or land a fish. Learn to tie a good knot that is appropriate to the kind of line you are using and increase the odds you will land the fish you hook. Don't miss that fish of a lifetime because your knot failed.
Tying Knots - Freshwater Fishing

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September 27, 2006 at 9:06 pm
(1) Kevin says:

I am an avid fishermen as well as owner of a fishing website. This article is very informative. Fishermen need to know the basic knots and they need to know how to tie a good knot. I use the palomar knot most of the time and it works great for me. I have friends that use the same knot and they snap a lot of lines. I know that they don’t take the time to make sure the knot is tied properly. Another good tip is to make sure to cut your line and re-tie after you have caught a few good-sized fish. You don’t want to get the fish of a lifetime on with some frayed line. If you do, it will just be a story about the big one that got away.

September 28, 2006 at 1:20 pm
(2) fishing says:

Thanks - glad you find this helpful. I use an Improved Clinch Knot but a Palomar is fine. Both work great if you learn how to tie them and do it carefully and correctly each time.

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