The Granny knot is mainly used to lock a rope around an object. It is considered to be a binding knot and a knot that is similar to the square knot, but is a bit inferior. The Granny knot is considered to resemble the reef knot, but it should not be used as a knot …

The Cow Hitch – also known as the Lanyard Hitch, the Lark’s Head, or (in an occasionally used perversion of the latter) the Lark’s Foot – is a go-to construction for tying a rope to a ring, a peg, a pole, another rope, and the like. Think of it as a cousin of and alternative …

Nowadays, there are a lot of different types of non-slip loop knots, but the most famous is the “Mono loop” knot or also known as the “Kreh Loop Knot”. It was created by a fisherman named “Lefty Kreh”. The Loop knot forms a non-slip knot at the end of its loop. . Thus, natural actions can …

The Nail knot is a quick way to tie two materials together. It is most often used in angling to secure fishing lines, especially ones of varying diameters. Its name comes from the original use of a nail as a guide; these days, a straw is more commonly used.  The Nail knot is used in …

The Albright knot — also known as the Albright special — is an easy, versatile knot that is usually used in fishing. It can be used to secure pieces of fishing line together. This knot is ideal for securing lines of different materials and sizes, like fly line and backing.  This knot makes sure that …

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Also called the barrel knot, the blood knot is a knot that bends. This knot is most advantageous for effectively tying pieces of monofilament nylon line. While tying this knot it is imperative to maintain control of the majority of the line to enable its innate durability.   The blood knot is actually two clinch knots …

Like a lot of knots, the Girth Hitch goes by multiple names, some of them mistakenly applied. Although it’s also used as a synonym for the Cow Hitch and the Lanyard Hitch, here we’re focusing on the related but distinct tie-off also widely called (especially by climbers and arborists) the Girth Hitch; other names include …

The Strangle Knot, also known as a Double Marlin Hitch, has many applications. It may be used as an emergency whipping, or in place of the Miller’s Knot. The Strangle knot is a semi-permanent knot that is used as an alternative to the constrictor knot. The Strangle knot is considered to be better because once it …

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The Clove Hitch is another widely used knot. It is quick and easy to tie using the end, or the middle of the rope. This knot is often used to start and finish lashings, and to fasten a rope to a timber, post, etc. The Clove Hitch is an easy knot to untie even after …

The Fishermans Bend—also widely known as the Anchor Bend—is not, strictly speaking, a bend at all. That is, it doesn’t attach two separate ropes together, which is the modern definition of a bend. Rather, the fishermans bend is a hitch: a knot that fixes a rope to another object. (Back in the day, a “bend” …

Introduction If you are looking for one of the best knots for fishing, the clinch knot is one you can easily use. It is, also, easy to use and easy to learn. Clinch knot, improved clinch knot, and fisherman’s knot are the names of the same knot. It is called the fisherman’s knot because every …

The Square Knot, also known as the Double Knot or Reef Knot is a simple, handy knot for temporary ties. It is most often used to joint two similar sized ropes / lines together so they will not slip. It tightens under strain but can be untied by grasping the ends of the two bights …