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Tie a Palomor Knot

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Palomor knots are easy to tie and provide a secure connection
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: five minutes

Here's How:

  1. Double line for last 12 inches
  2. Put double line through hook eye or swivel eye
  3. Loosely tie overhand knot in doubled line above hook or swivel
  4. Pass hook or swivel back through the loop in the end of the line
  5. Pull the knot tight
  6. Cut off the tag ends of the line

Tips:

  1. Wet the knot with saliva to make it pull down tight easier
  2. Check your line and re-tie often!

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