Palomar Knot

The Palomar Knot is a simple knot for attaching a line to a hook, or a fly to a leader or tippet. It is regarded as one of the strongest and most reliable fishing knots. The Palomar Knot is recommended for use with braided lines. With a little practice the Palomar is a knot which can be tied in the dark.

To Tie a Palomar Knot:

Double the line and form a loop three to four inches long. Pass the end of the loop through the hook's eye.
Holding the standing line between your thumb and finger, grasp the loop with your free hand and form a simple over-hand knot.
Pass the hook through the loop and draw line while guiding the loop over the top eyelet.
Pull the tag end of the line to tighten the knot snugly and trim the tag end about 1/4".