Knot · Easy

Palomar knot

One of the strongest simple knots for braid, and very hard to tie wrong.
Palomar knot, step 1 of 4: Double about 20 cm of line and pass the loop through the eye.Step 1 / 4
  • Doubled line
  • Loop passed over the hook

Do

Tips

  1. 1

    Leave a long doubled length so there is room to pass the hook through the loop.

  2. 2

    Wet before tightening.

Avoid

Common mistakes

  • Twisting the overhand knot so the doubled strands cross.

  • Trimming the tag too short on braid; leave 2 to 3 mm.

The drawings are stylised to show the order of the steps. We do not publish knot strength percentages, as they depend on the line and how the knot is tied. Next: Snell knot.