Fishing knots
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| - | + | <center><big>Animated Knots include: [[Sailing knots|Sailing Knots]], [[Fishing knots|Fishing Knots]], [[Forty knots|Forty Knots]], [[Advanced knots]], [[Special knots]],<br> and the essential [[Knot]]s for [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], [[Webelos]], [[Tenderfoot]], [[Second Class]], and [[First Class]]. </big></center><br> | |
| - | Here are knots for | + | Here are knots for [[Fishing]] and [[Fly Fishing]] [[merit badges]] as well as the [[Venturing]] [[Fishing (Ranger Award elective)]]. |
== Clinch Knot == | == Clinch Knot == | ||
[[Image: Clinch Knot.gif|frame|left]] | [[Image: Clinch Knot.gif|frame|left]] | ||
| + | The Clinch knot is used to tie fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel. Do not use with heavy line. | ||
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* [[Fishing]] #4: [[Clinch Knot]], [[Palomar Knot]], [[Turle Knot]], [[Blood Loop]] or [[Barrel Knot]], and [[Surgeon's Loop]]. | * [[Fishing]] #4: [[Clinch Knot]], [[Palomar Knot]], [[Turle Knot]], [[Blood Loop]] or [[Barrel Knot]], and [[Surgeon's Loop]]. | ||
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== Palomar Knot == | == Palomar Knot == | ||
[[Image: Palomar Knot.gif|frame|right]] | [[Image: Palomar Knot.gif|frame|right]] | ||
| + | The Palomar Knot is easier to tie than the Clinch knot and is also used to tie fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel. | ||
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* [[Fishing]] #4: [[Clinch Knot]], [[Palomar Knot]], [[Turle Knot]], [[Blood Loop]] or [[Barrel Knot]], and [[Surgeon's Loop]]. | * [[Fishing]] #4: [[Clinch Knot]], [[Palomar Knot]], [[Turle Knot]], [[Blood Loop]] or [[Barrel Knot]], and [[Surgeon's Loop]]. | ||
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== Arbor Backing Knot == | == Arbor Backing Knot == | ||
[[Image: Arbor Backing Knot.gif |frame|right|Arbor Backing Knot]] | [[Image: Arbor Backing Knot.gif |frame|right|Arbor Backing Knot]] | ||
| + | The Arbor Knot attatches the line to the fishing reel Arbor. | ||
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* [[Fly Fishing]] #3a: [[Arbor Backing Knot]], #3b: [[Nail Knot]], #3c: [[Needle Knot]] #3d: [[Double Surgeon’s Loop]] or [[Blood Knot]], #3e: [[Improved Clinch Knot]] | * [[Fly Fishing]] #3a: [[Arbor Backing Knot]], #3b: [[Nail Knot]], #3c: [[Needle Knot]] #3d: [[Double Surgeon’s Loop]] or [[Blood Knot]], #3e: [[Improved Clinch Knot]] | ||
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== Nail Knot == | == Nail Knot == | ||
[[Image:Nail Knot.jpg|100px|frame|left|Nail Knot]] | [[Image:Nail Knot.jpg|100px|frame|left|Nail Knot]] | ||
| + | The Nail Knot is used to tie two different weight lines together such as attaching a leader to a fly line. | ||
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;Required for: | ;Required for: | ||
* [[Fly Fishing]] #3a: [[Arbor Backing Knot]], #3b: [[Nail Knot]], #3c: [[Needle Knot]] #3d: [[Double Surgeon’s Loop]] or [[Blood Knot]], #3e: [[Improved Clinch Knot]] | * [[Fly Fishing]] #3a: [[Arbor Backing Knot]], #3b: [[Nail Knot]], #3c: [[Needle Knot]] #3d: [[Double Surgeon’s Loop]] or [[Blood Knot]], #3e: [[Improved Clinch Knot]] | ||
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| - | == Blood Knot == | + | ==Blood Knot== |
[[Image:Blood Knot.gif|frame|right]] | [[Image:Blood Knot.gif|frame|right]] | ||
| + | The Blood Knot is a simple and secure means to tie two lines together, even if they are different sizes. | ||
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* [[Fly Fishing]] #3a: [[Arbor Backing Knot]], #3b: [[Nail Knot]], #3c: [[Needle Knot]] #3d: [[Double Surgeon’s Loop]] or [[Blood Knot]], #3e: [[Improved Clinch Knot]] | * [[Fly Fishing]] #3a: [[Arbor Backing Knot]], #3b: [[Nail Knot]], #3c: [[Needle Knot]] #3d: [[Double Surgeon’s Loop]] or [[Blood Knot]], #3e: [[Improved Clinch Knot]] | ||
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== Improved Clinch Knot == | == Improved Clinch Knot == | ||
[[Image:Improved Clinch Knot.gif|frame|left]] | [[Image:Improved Clinch Knot.gif|frame|left]] | ||
| + | The Improved Clinch Knot like the original Clinch Knot is used to tie fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel. The Improved Cinch Knot has an extra tuck under the final turn. Do not use with heavy line. | ||
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* [[Fly Fishing]] #3a: [[Arbor Backing Knot]], #3b: [[Nail Knot]], #3c: [[Needle Knot]] #3d: [[Double Surgeon’s Loop]] or [[Blood Knot]], #3e: [[Improved Clinch Knot]] | * [[Fly Fishing]] #3a: [[Arbor Backing Knot]], #3b: [[Nail Knot]], #3c: [[Needle Knot]] #3d: [[Double Surgeon’s Loop]] or [[Blood Knot]], #3e: [[Improved Clinch Knot]] | ||
Revision as of 17:04, January 15, 2009
and the essential Knots for Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.
Here are knots for Fishing and Fly Fishing merit badges as well as the Venturing Fishing (Ranger Award elective).
Contents |
Clinch Knot
The Clinch knot is used to tie fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel. Do not use with heavy line.
- Required for
- Fishing #4: Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Turle Knot, Blood Loop or Barrel Knot, and Surgeon's Loop.
- Fly Fishing #3a: Arbor Backing Knot, #3b: Nail Knot, #3c: Needle Knot #3d: Double Surgeon’s Loop or Blood Knot, #3e: Improved Clinch Knot
- Fishing (Ranger Award elective) #8 Options b.4.: Improved Clinch Knot - Palomar Knot - Turle Knot - Blood Knot - Barrel Knot - Arbor Backing Knot - Nail Knot
Palomar Knot
The Palomar Knot is easier to tie than the Clinch knot and is also used to tie fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel.
- Required for
- Fishing #4: Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Turle Knot, Blood Loop or Barrel Knot, and Surgeon's Loop.
- Fishing (Ranger Award elective) #8 Options b.4.: Improved Clinch Knot - Palomar Knot - Turle Knot - Blood Knot - Barrel Knot - Arbor Backing Knot - Nail Knot
Turle Knot
Turle Knot
- Required for
- Fishing #4: Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Turle Knot, Blood Loop or Barrel Knot, and Surgeon's Loop.
- Fishing (Ranger Award elective) #8 Options b.4.: Improved Clinch Knot - Palomar Knot - Turle Knot - Blood Knot - Barrel Knot - Arbor Backing Knot - Nail Knot
Blood Loop
Blood Loop
- Required for
- Fishing #4: Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Turle Knot, Blood Loop or Barrel Knot, and Surgeon's Loop.
Barrel Knot
Barrel Knot
- Required for
- Fishing #4: Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Turle Knot, Blood Loop or Barrel Knot, and Surgeon's Loop.
- Fishing (Ranger Award elective) #8 Options b.4.: Improved Clinch Knot - Palomar Knot - Turle Knot - Blood Knot - Barrel Knot - Arbor Backing Knot - Nail Knot
Surgeon's Loop
Surgeon's Loop (Double Surgeon's Loop)
Surgeons Knot
- Required for
- Fishing #4: Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Turle Knot, Blood Loop or Barrel Knot, and Surgeon's Loop.
- Fly Fishing #3a: Arbor Backing Knot, #3b: Nail Knot, #3c: Needle Knot #3d: Double Surgeon’s Loop or Blood Knot, #3e: Improved Clinch Knot
Arbor Backing Knot
Arbor Backing Knot
The Arbor Knot attatches the line to the fishing reel Arbor.
- Required for
- Fly Fishing #3a: Arbor Backing Knot, #3b: Nail Knot, #3c: Needle Knot #3d: Double Surgeon’s Loop or Blood Knot, #3e: Improved Clinch Knot
- Fishing (Ranger Award elective) #8 Options b.4.: Improved Clinch Knot - Palomar Knot - Turle Knot - Blood Knot - Barrel Knot - Arbor Backing Knot - Nail Knot
Nail Knot
Nail Knot
The Nail Knot is used to tie two different weight lines together such as attaching a leader to a fly line.
- Required for
- Fly Fishing #3a: Arbor Backing Knot, #3b: Nail Knot, #3c: Needle Knot #3d: Double Surgeon’s Loop or Blood Knot, #3e: Improved Clinch Knot
- Fishing (Ranger Award elective) #8 Options b.4.: Improved Clinch Knot - Palomar Knot - Turle Knot - Blood Knot - Barrel Knot - Arbor Backing Knot - Nail Knot
Needle Knot
Needle Knot
- Required for
- Fly Fishing #3a: Arbor Backing Knot, #3b: Nail Knot, #3c: Needle Knot #3d: Double Surgeon’s Loop or Blood Knot, #3e: Improved Clinch Knot
Blood Knot
The Blood Knot is a simple and secure means to tie two lines together, even if they are different sizes.
- Required for
- Fly Fishing #3a: Arbor Backing Knot, #3b: Nail Knot, #3c: Needle Knot #3d: Double Surgeon’s Loop or Blood Knot, #3e: Improved Clinch Knot
- Fishing (Ranger Award elective) #8 Options b.4.: Improved Clinch Knot - Palomar Knot - Turle Knot - Blood Knot - Barrel Knot - Arbor Backing Knot - Nail Knot
Improved Clinch Knot
The Improved Clinch Knot like the original Clinch Knot is used to tie fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel. The Improved Cinch Knot has an extra tuck under the final turn. Do not use with heavy line.
- Required for
- Fly Fishing #3a: Arbor Backing Knot, #3b: Nail Knot, #3c: Needle Knot #3d: Double Surgeon’s Loop or Blood Knot, #3e: Improved Clinch Knot
- Fishing (Ranger Award elective) #8 Options b.4.: Improved Clinch Knot - Palomar Knot - Turle Knot - Blood Knot - Barrel Knot - Arbor Backing Knot - Nail Knot
External links
- Animated Knots: Basic Scout Knots - Forty Scout knots - Special Knots - Sailing knots - Fishing knots - Folsoms Knots - Animatedknots.com - Great Animations - More Animated Knots - More great Animated Knots - Still more - Knot Videos - Basics Videos - Basics2
- Other Knot Links: Advanced knots - Ropers Knots Page - Climbing Knots - Fishing knots - Knots Index
- The Notable knot Index
