Learn

Knots, step by step.

Each knot is drawn in stages, with the standing line and tag end in different colours so you can follow the path of the line.

Hook and swivel knots

The knots that tie your line to a hook or swivel. Start with the uni knot.

5 steps
Uni knot
The all-rounder for tying mono or braid to a hook or swivel.
5 steps
Improved clinch knot
A quick, reliable knot for mono to a hook or swivel.
4 steps
Palomar knot
One of the strongest simple knots for braid, and very hard to tie wrong.
3 steps
Snell knot
Ties the line to the shank so the hook pulls in a straight line.

Line to line joins

Joining braid to leader, or mono to mono.

Loops

Fixed loops for droppers and traces.

4 steps
Dropper loop
A fixed loop that stands out from the main line, for flowing traces and droppers.

Reel knots

Tying the line to the spool.

3 steps
Arbor knot
Ties the line to the reel spool so it cannot spin or pull off.

Wire

Single-strand wire for shark traces.

4 steps
Haywire twist
The standard way to tie single-strand wire, for shark and ray traces.