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 THE
HARDY BOOK
OF
FISHERMAN’S KNOTS
Recommended and tried knots for the sport fisherman

Written and photographed by

ALAN VARE

Foreword by
J. L. HARDY

Camden Publishing Co. Ltd.

323 Upper Street
London N.1.
England.
 First published 1987

© Alan Vare
All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without
the prior permission of the copyright owner.

ISBN 0 900249 12 9

Published by Camden Publishing Co. Ltd.,

323 Upper Street, London. N.1. England
Printed in Great Britain
at the University Printing House, Oxford
 Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Recommendations for sound knot tying
Allbright knot
Blood knot
Blood knot (knotted ends)
Crimped wire loop
Fly line to leader loop
Four turn water knot
Palomar knot
Line to nylon covered wire
Loop in mono strand wire
Loop in nylon covered wire. Heat method
Needle knot
Double Grinner knot
Splicing fly line
Dipped half blood knot
Offshore knot
Snelling an eyed hook
Spade end knot (Tied with loop)
Spade end knot (Tied around loop)
Turle Knot, double
Turle Knot, improved
Grinner knot
Vare knot
Bimini twist
Five tuck loop
Twisted loop
Spider knot
Release knot
Improved stop knot
Arbour knot
Technical terms
 Foreword
Knots are most important to all fishermen. Just as a chain is only as strong
as its weakest link, so a fishing line is only as strong as the fisherman’s knot.
There are many knots a fisherman can use and he probably keeps, quite
wisely, to his chosen few which he knows from experience will not let him |
down.
For many people the tying of knots is a difficult matter to learn, and easy
to forget. The Hardy Book of Fisherman’s Knots describes and illustrates
a chosen selection of the most useful knots, which from experience, have
been well proven.
A great many casts are made between hooking fish. Once hooked, so
many things can go wrong without a knot failing. So don’t lose fish through
faulty knots.
In all knot making it is the final working and laying together which makes
it secure—that is the secret.
Always tie your own knots.
James L. Hardy |
23.10.86 |

Introduction
The best tackle in the world is regretfully not the guarantee of fishing |
success and the only part of the tackle that the fisherman provides is |
usually the knots. Sound knots are therefore essential to good tackle, bad |
knots become the proverbial ‘weak link’.
The object of this book is practical tuition with a photograph of each stage
of every knot. All the knots in this book are in general use, by fishermen
known to me or by myself and | recommend them to you unreservedly.
| would like to thank the unknown fishermen who have shared their knots
with me, in tackle shops, at the water side and occasionally at the bar
during my years in the tackle industry.
To my friends too, thank you for your help and assistance, especially Bob
Weare and Don Neish.
Alan Vare
Roydon, Essex, England.
25.10.86
 Recommendations for Sound Knot Tying

1. Pick a suitable knot for the job in hand.

2. Tie it correctly and if in doubt about its strength cut it off and re-tie
it. Don’t gamble on a bad knot, it may prevent you landing the fish of
a lifetime!

3. Draw the knot together tenderly, for | know of no knot that works
well when tightened with a jerk. Except the Hangman’s knot! Jerks
distort and therefore weaken the line structure, and tighten knots
unevenly.

4. Always use the recommended number of turns or twists in a knot.

Knots that slip will always fail. What fisherman has not at some time
in his life had a corkscrew curl in the line end that denotes a departing
fish and a failed knot? Remember more turns are much better than
fewer.

5. Trim knot ends with the right tools, scissors or nail clippers for
line and side cutters or pliers for wire.

6. Always lubricate a monofilament knot before tightening it. Spittle

is effective and almost always available, unless you’ve just lost a big
one!

7. Avoid blunt knives, teeth and most of all cigarette ‘burn off’ for
cutting ends. The latter destroys the quality of both knot and line by
overheating it.

8. Always examine and re-tie a knot if your line is in heavy, constant

use. Be ready to discard your leader or two rod lengths of running line
as this is where the heavy wear occurs. Make sure the discards go
into the tackle bag for disposal at home.

9. Practice your knots, especially new ones, then they come as

second nature when you wish to use them quickly. A little practice
with an odd bit of line in an armchair at home pays dividends at the
waterside.

10. Good knots look good too. Always cut off uneven or ungainly
knots and start again.
 ALLBRIGHT KN OT Other name: Allbright Special
Uses: To join wire, braided or
mono-wire directly to monofilament
or braided line. For joining
On (aly mun / monofilament lines of widely
Z = different sizes, e.g. 10Ib (5k) reel line
UUUU wWiws to 25lb (12k) shock leader.

Le
Double back 3 inches
(8 cm) of the wire or
heavier line. Place end
of thin line through loop
leaving some 10 inches
(25 cm) of end.

a 2
Wind thin line end over
itself and the double
loop, working back
towards the tip of the
loop.
 3 >
Continue winding up
towards the tip of the
loop. Keep turns neat
and level, avoid
‘crossing’. Keep grip on
turns to maintain
control.

4 4
Place end of
monofilament through
tip of loop, maintaining
control of turns. Tighten
gradually.

5 }
Pull short end of leader
to tighten loop. When all
are under tension,
tighten finally by pulling
on both sides ofthinner
line and short end of
leader. Cut off surplus.
 BLOOD KN OT Uses: To join monofilament. Leader |
making, line to backing. Trace
making for sea fishing. If line sizes
are unequal the thin line can be
Oopoamanane
Wit much eeewu :
)
doubled back and the knot tied with
double line. Not suitable for widely
differing line sizes.

ue)
Lay ends to be joined
beside each other.

qd 2
Twist one end around
the other part 5 inches
(13 cm) from end
making at least 5 turns.
Bend end back and
tuck into the ‘Y’ formed
at the end of the twist.
 3 0
Take the other end and
repeat process twisting
in the opposite
direction. After 5 turns
bend the end back and
pass through centre
loop now formed from
the opposite direction
to the first end.

G4
Wet the whole knot and
slowly draw together by
pulling standing parts in
opposite directions.

Tighten fully by firm

tension, don’t jerk, cut
off ends.
 BLOOD KN OT Uses:
To join monofilament. Leader
making, line to backing. Trace
(Knotted Ends) making for sea fishing.
A simple and
efficient method of joining two ends
BLOOD LOOP of line in darkness or difficult
conditions as the ends of the lines
are united throughout the actual
"a >\ (6 knot tying. Without knotted ends
SUA mate and tied in the middle of the line it
is the blood loop, used for droppers
and sea trace making.

i)
Simply tie the ends to
be joined together with
an overhand knot.

Form loop with joined

ends keeping knot at
the top.
 3)
Put one side of the line
over one side of the
loop. Keep open the
oval loop formed with
finger and thumb.

a 4
Twist the oval icop over
and over until there are
five or more twists on
each side, keeping the
centre open.

5 >
Bring knotted ends
through the loop. Wet
twists, hold knotted
ends in the teeth or lips
and tighten by pulling
slowly but firmly on the
standing parts in
opposite directions. Put
no tension on the
knotted ends. When fully
tightened cut off the
ends, unless they are
required for dropper etc.

11
 WIRE ‘Use: Making traces and hooks to
CRIMPED wire etc. in twisted and nylon
covered wire. |
LOOP

Cw Da jE

1}
Place two suitably sized
crimp ferrules onto the
wire. Put the end of the
wire through the metal
loop, make an overhand
knot in the wire.

a2
Pass the end through
the metal loop again,
dipping the wire through
the wire loop again in
the same direction as
overhand knot. Close
the loop to a suitable
size.

19D
 3 >
Push first crimp onto
the end of the wire close
to wire loop. Crimp
firmly in three places
with crimping tool or
blunt pliers.

a4
Repeat with second
ferrule a little further
along the wire, cut off
end.

50
As an alternative finish
turn end of wire over
and push into last
ferrule before crimping.
This makes a snag free
finish.

13
 FLY LINE TO “Other name: Jam Knot
Use: Quick method of attaching
LEADER LOOP leader to fly line. A whipped loop on
the end of a fly line is a neater
method—see page 30.

1)
Tie overhand knot in the
end of fly line. Tighten
firmly. Cut off any
surplus.

4 2
Put knotted end through
loop of leader.

AAI
 3)
Pass end behind loop of
leader.

4
Turn back end under
itself where it passes
into the loop.

5)
Tighten firmly. The knot
can be easily undone
but is secure while
fishing and casting.
 FOUR TURN Other names: Surgeon’s Knot.
Cove Knot.
WATER KNOT Uses: Joining lines, providing there
is one short end. Excellent for leader
making and putting hook lengths
onto reel lines. Suitable for unequal
line sizes as in leader making. Used
and made popular by Arthur Cove,
the finest stillwater trout angler in
England.

1
Overlap ends of line by
10 to 12 inches (30 cm).

dee
Form a loop in the
double line.

16
 3)
Choosing the side with
the short standing part,
pass that pair of ends
through the loop four
times.

44
Wet twists, then tighten
firmly.

5)
Cut off ends unless
required for droppers.

ule
 PALOMAR KNOT Uses: To attach hooks, metal loops
to monofilament and braided line.
Can be used as an arbour knot. A

——
strong, easily tied knot. Very
consistent in strength is somewhat
untidy in appearance.

>
Double back 6 inches
(15 cm) of line and pass
loop through the metal
loop.

4 2
Tie an overhand knot in
the doubled loop,
allowing the loop to
drop to the bottom of
the knot. Leave knot
loose and open.

18
 3)
Now put the metal loop
through the end of the
doubled loop.

4
Pull this loop over metal
loop and the overhand
knot.

5 0
Tighten by pulling both
standing part and end.
Cut off end.

19
 LINE TO NYLON Uses: Tied direct without use of
swivel or metal loop, for light sport

COVERED WI RE, fishing where protection is required

MONOWI RE OR against sharp teeth but where
delicacy is needed. Suitable for fly
BRAIDED WIRE fishing, spinning etc.

| ee
WOU
fi a

10
Double wire back for 3
inches (7 cm). Place
needle beside loop, eye
extending beyond loop
end. Put the end of line
through loop.

a2
With 6 inches (15 cm) of
line through the loop,
wind end round both
sides of loop and
needle. Cross over the
first turn and work
towards the needle eye.

20
 3 >
After6 to 8 turns around
loop and needle, pass
end through needle.

a4
Pull end through with
needle. Tighten knot
gently by pulling on
both the end and the
standing part of thin
line. Slide knot to end of
loop.

5 }
Tighten finally by pulling
both end and thin line.
Cut off ends, using
cutters for wire.

21
 |
LOO Pp |N M ONO Other name: Haywire Twist. |
Uses: Hooks to wire. Making short
STRAN D WI R a traces. Making dead bait and prawn
mounts.

1
Pass wire through loop
bending back 6 inches
(15 cm).

@ 2
Start to twist the end
around standing part at
an angle of approx. 45°
for some 5 or 6 turns.

22
 3 0
Then continue twisting
atamore upright angle,
making turns touch or
nearly touch for 6 more
turns.

44
Here the end is formed
into a ‘snap’ to hold the
end ofa bait. Otherwise
cut off end with cutters
at last twist.

Or form acrank in spare

end and twist off surplus
o by turning crank.

23
 LOOP IN NYLO N Uses: Trace making. Hooks to wire.
Making dead bait and prawn
COVERED WI RE mounts. A pair of artery forceps are
a useful tool for holding twist in
(Heat Method) stage 3. |

fe
Pass wire through loop.
Make overhand knot,
pass wire through eye
again making another
turn to knot, (See stages
1 & 2 page 12.)

a2
Twist the end and
standing part together.

24
 3 0
Using a flame, here
from a candle, the
twists are heated
sufficiently to melt the
nylon cover, bonding
the twists together.
(Move the twists over a
stationary flame.) Too
much heat will burn off
the covering!

a4
Make sure when cooled
the twists are bonded
over length of twists.

5}
Cut off end with cutters.
 NEEDLE KNOT Other name: Tube Knot
Uses: To attach monofilament
backing to fly line. Also, without
penetrating fly line, braided backing
»)
> >) >) =) or leader butt to fly line. A tube or
==) straw can be used instead of a
needle.

1}
‘Point’ then end of the
monofilament line by
tapering the end with a
very sharp knife or razor
blade.

2
Take a needle with an
eye just big enough to
take monofilament and
press point into the
central core of the fly
line for some 5/16ths of
aninch (8 mm) and then
out ofthe side ofthe line.

°6
 3 0
Remove the needle and
insert the pointed end of
the monofilament.
Should difficulty be
experienced in pushing
the nylon through,
replace needle and
gently heat the eye of
the needle with a flame.
Heat passes along the
needle and will open the
hole. When cool remove
needle and proceed.

a4
Pull 12 inches (80 cm) of
monofilament through.
Place needle beside the
end of fly line with the
eye clear of the end.
Take monofilament and
turn around both needle
and fly line some 6
times. Pass end through
needle eye. Keep knot
in position with fingers.

5?
Pull end through with
needle. Tighten by
pulling end and standing
part. Cut off end neatly.

Zr
 DOUBLE GRINNER Other name: Double Uni Knot
Use: Joining virtually any type of |
KN OT running line. Developed by Richard |
Walker, the great English angling
inovator. Our paths crossed
occasionally but regretfully not often
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1
Overlap ends by
approx. 12 inches
(30 cm).

G2
Throw up loop in one
end, hold against the
other end’s standing
part.

28
 3 0
Put end through its own
loop and over both itself
and the other standing
part, 4 to 6 times, (at this
stage in the original
knot the end was
twisted back over the
first twist, doubling it.)
Tighten by pulling end.

a4
Repeat process with
the other end. Tighten
by pulling end.

5 0
Pull firmly together by
pulling standing parts
and sliding the two
knots together. Cut off
ends.

29
 if

SPLICI NG FLY Use: To repair broken, severed or \

damaged fly lines and to produce
LI N E ‘hybrid’ line to personal design.
Outboard motors seem to provide
plenty of practice for some anglers.
Aloop ina fly line end can be made
by asimilar method; bare 14 inches
(4 cm) of braid and sew & whip into
loop.

eae
Carefully scrape off the
plastic coating from the
ends of the fly line for
about 1 inch (2.5 cm)
exposing the braided
core.

42
Fray out the first 3 inch
(1.25) cm of the braid
using the point of a
needle. This takes time
and patience to get
unbroken, straight
threads.

30
 3)
Place ends in opposite
directions to the intact
parts of the braid
overlap a little. With a
fine needle and fine
nylon or terylene thread,
sew the intact braids
together using 5 or so
stitches.

a 4
Now whip over whole
joint tightly with the
thread, ‘burying’ the
end with a needle. The
frayed ends are bound
down firmly.

5)
Varnish with polyvinyl
sealer, allowing it to
soak well in.
Alternatively fly tying
wax may be used,
waxing the thread
heavily before whipping.

31
 Di PPED H ALF Other names: Improved Clinch
Knot. Tucked Half Blood Knot.
BLOOD KNOT Use: For any metal loop, swivels,
hooks etc., to monofilament. Best in
lines under 25lb. (12k). Agood, tried |
old knot, relatively easy to tie.

1)
Pass end of line through
metal loop.

42
Twist at least 6 times.

32
 3 0
Pass end through loop
formed by twist near
metal loop.

a4
Pass end through wide
loop just formed under
twist.

5 >
Moisten and tighten by
pulling on the standing
part. Assist with finger
tips as necessary. Pull
end firmly. Cut off
surplus.
 OFFSHORE KNOT Use: To attach metal loops to
double line, usually a swivel. Tied in |
double line where heavy wear
protection or handling is required
AMAMO A using knots on pages 50 or 54 to
CN TOO provide loop. Loops can be 20 ft.
AMMA eI (6 metres) long. Suitable
for all lines
YUWUUWY except wire lines.

vo)
Put loop through the
swivel eye. Twist end of
loop to put single twist
inthe loop between the
end of loop and swivel
loop.

€ 2
Pull end of loop back
through 180° until the
loop is resting on the
double line.

34
 3)
Put the thumb on the
end of loop and doubled
line to hold in place.
Rotate the swivel
through the centre of
the loop at least 6 times.

a4
Puli on the swivel and
doubled line to tighten.

5 >
Using forceps or pliers
if necessary, push the
twist towards the swivel
keeping double line
tensioned.

35
 SN ELLI NG AN Uses: An easy method for eyed
hooks. Used mainly by sea
EYED HOOK fishermen. Can be used in wire
braids and twists. Also useful for
making salt water feather lures.

VT)
Pass end of line through
eye for some 12 inches
(30 cm).

a2
Throw up a loop against
the shank of the hook.

36
 3 >
Turn the end through
the loop formed, over
the shank and one side
of the loop.

04
Make 5 or 6 turns. Hold
the knot in shape with
your finger tips.

5 }
Tighten by pulling on
main lines. Cut off end.

37
 SPAD E E N D KN OT Uses: For tying spade end hooks to
F f monofilament. Can also be used for |
(Tied with Loop) up or down eyed hooks and for |
making lures for sea fishing.

1%
Make a 10 inch (25 cm)
loop in the end of the
line and place against
the shank of the hook. If
using an eyed hook
thread line through eye
and then throw the loop.

G2
Take side of loop
nearest the bend of the
hook in the finger and
thumb of left hand,
holding hook at the
spade in right.

38
 3D
Wind the left side of the
loop around the shank
and standing part
together working
towards the spade.
(This means crossing
the first turn over.) Make
at least 6 turns.

64
Hold twists in position
with fingers of the right
hand. Pull end to
remove surplus line in
loop. Tighten gradually.

5)
Make sure that the line
comes out at the back
of the spade. Tighten
firmly. Cut off end.

39
 SPAD Ee END KN OT Other name: Domhof knot
Use: For tying spade end hooks to
(Trombone Loop) monofilament. Can also be used for
up or down eyed hooks and for
making lures for sea fishing. Not as
~~ strong as the knot on page 38 but
easier to tie in difficult conditions.

19
Double line back on
itself for about 9 inches
(23 cm). With loop end
at bend of hook place
along hook shank.

a 2
Holding loop and bend
in left hand, wind the
end around shank and
loop neatly working
towards the bend.

40
 3)
Make about 7 turns.

a4
Place end of line
through tip of loop.

5)
Secure by pulling
mainline and then end.
Make sure the line
comes off the shank at
the back of the spade.
Cut off end once finally
tightened.

41
 TURLE KN OT — Use: Exclusively for tying down or
up eyed flies to the leader.
DOUBLE Unsuitable for straight eyed hooks.

1p
Put the end of leader
through the eye of the
fly.

nel
Throw up two loops in
the end of the leader.

42
 3)
With the end tie an
overhand knot around
the junction of the two
loops.

44
Pass the double loop
over the fly clear of the
wings and hackles.
Settle loops around the
‘head’ of the fly.

5 >
Tighten by pulling firmly
on main leader and the
end, making sure the
loops settle around the
‘head’ ofthe fly. Cut off
end.

43
 TU RLE KNOT Use: Exclusively for tying down or
up eyed flies to the leader.
(Improved) Unsuitable for straight eyed hooks.

1»
Place end of leader
through eye of fly.

aise
Make a loop in the end
of the leader and tie an
overhand knot around
itself.

44
 3}
Make three turns in all
through the overhand
knot.

a4
Place loop over the fly,
clear of all dressing.
Tighten by pulling on
main part of leader.
Before tne loop closes
completely place end
through to ‘trap’ it.

5 >
Finally tighten by pulling
main leader and end,
making sure the knot
settles neatly around
the head of the fly.

45
 Other name: Uni Knot
GRI N NER KNOT Use: To tie any line to any metal
loop. Suitable for some types of
braided wire.

Cwl_Ines aMaret
aae

16
Place end through loop
leaving a long end.

42
Throw up the end intoa
loop and place along
side standing part.

46
 3 }
Twist the end through
the loop and around the
standing part and lower
part of loop together, at
least 4 times, (at this
stage in the original
knot the end was
twisted back over
original twist.)

a4
Tighten by pulling end.

5 }
Slide down to final
position. Tighten finally
and cut off end.

47
 VARE KN OT Use: For tying any line to any metal
loop, hook swivel etc. | developed it
for night fishing as it is easy, after
practice, to tie by touch alone on
hooks above size 6. An excellent
(a
RAR RA | knot for the specimen hunter.

iD
Place end through loop
and leave a long end.

4 2
Throw up loop in end
and place alongside
standing part.

48
 Sh (0h u) _
Put metal attachment Css
through the loop. ~=S=—aEDU™dCL,

Pull tight by pulling end

firmly. Slide knot down
into position. Cut off
end. ss PEE

4oO : : Oe
 BIMINI TWIST Other name: Braided Line Loop.
Uses: Tied in braided line to provide
a double line for big game fishing,
(the loop being 20 ft. (6 m) long
sometimes). Also used in braided
line for other forms of fishing.

1p
Double back line to
required length. In long
loops tie double line off
on some solid object
but keep end and
standing part ‘open’ to
allow the knot to be tied.

a2
Twist the end around
the standing part at
least 8 times, keeping
tension on twists.

50
 3 >
Keeping the twists firm,
turn the end back over
the original twist some 8
or so times.

44
Make a half hitch
around one side of loop.

5}
And then the other. A
further number of
hitches can be made at
this stage to secure
further. Cut off end.

51
 FIVE TUCK LOOP Other name: Double Surgeons
Knot.
Uses: To make a loop in the end of
monofilament or braided line. For

TT a
( leader loop, sea traces etc.

WY) YYW)

i
Double line for some 12
inches (30 cm).

a 2
Tie overhand knot in
doubled line.

Ro
 3 >
Pass the end of doubled
line four more times
through the overhand
knot.

4 4
Wet the twists and
tighten.

5 }
Tighten finally, cut off
end.
 TWISTED LOOP Use: To make a loop in the end of
monofilament or braided line. For
leader loop, sea traces etc.

Te
Double the line back for
some 12 inches (30 cm).

4 2
Make a loop in the
doubled line.

BA
 3 >
Twist this loop four
times.

a4
Put tip of doubled line
through twisted loop.

5)
Moisten and tighten,
assisting turns with
fingers. Cut off end.
 SPIDER KNOT Other names: Thumb Loop, Spider
Hitch.
Use: To make a loop in the end of
monofilament or braided line. For
leader loops, sea traces etc. Easy to
tie in difficult conditions.

1
Double line back some
12 inches (30 cm).

a2
Wind double line around
the thumb at least four
times.

56
 3)
Slip the coil made off
the thumb, making sure
the coil stays in form
with the centre open.

a 4
Push end of double line
through the coil.

5 )
Tighten firmly. Cut off
end.

57
 RELEASE KNOT Use: To provide long traces which
release once a fish is hooked to
allow the weight to slide down. Main
use, long traces at sea. This knot will
reduce line strength, but it is worth
including in your armoury.

1
Place line through a
narrow swivel eye or
small loop of weight.
The finer the line the
smaller the eye must be.

2
Throw up a loop below
the weight.

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 3)
Push another loop
formed in the line below
the first loop into that
loop.

a 4
Pull this loop through
and pull tight.

5 >
Ready to go! A firm
strike or a fighting fish
will release knot and
allow weight to slide
down to hook.

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 IMPROVED STOP Recemrpovabld stop on thelinefor
floats or light weights. Tied on the
KNOT line not in it.

(FE [
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1)
Put the line under
tension where the stop
knot will be tied. Either
tension it with the reel
non-reverse or get a
friend to hold it.

4 2
Take a short length of
similar line and place a
needle along the reel
line.

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 3 >
Turn one end over both
standing part and
needle trapping the
other end of spare line.
Work towards the
needle eye.

a 4
Add at least 5 turns and
put end through eye of
needle.

5 >
Pull end through with
needle. Tighten gently,
making sure the knot
does tighten on the line
and doesn’t form a knot
in it. Tighten finally and
cut off ends.

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 ARBOUR KNOT Other names: Spool knot. Reel
knot.
Use: To attach line to reel spool.
Suitable for monofilament and all
types of braided backing line.

1
Pass line around spool
and throw up a loop in
end.

42
Pass the end of line
around the standing
part and through loop.

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 3)
Make at least three
more turns with end.

a4
Tighten knot by pulling
end firmly.

5}
Slide down to spool and
cut off end neatly.

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 Explanations of Terms used in Text

Arbor: The centre of a reel spool.

Burying the end: Taking the final turns of a whipping over a needle,
putting the end of the thread through the eye. Then
‘burying the end’ by pulling the needle and end under
these final turns.

Crimp Ferrule: Amalleable brass tube used to secure wire strands.

Crimp: To crush ferrule to secure wire.

Head of fly: The part of the fly immediately behind the eye.

Hooks: Shank: The straight part of the hook.

Spade end: The flattened end of the shank.
Up eyed: The eye bends away from the shank on
the opposite side to the point.
Down eyed: The eye bends away from the shank on
the same side as the point.

Monofilament: Single strand line, (e.g. nylon).

Mono wire: Single strand wire.

Overhand knot: A simple knot formed by making a loop and putting

the end through the loop.

Standing Part: The main part of the line, usually not used in the
actual tying of the knot.

Snelling a hook: A term used originally by commercial long line fisher-

men to.describe tying a hook. Now used by sports
fishermen for tying a hook, mainly in salt water.

Tuck: The action of putting an end through a loop.

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The Author Alan Vare was born and educated in North

London. He spent ten years in the Merchant Navy as a
navigating officer, fishing around the world. He then joined
the fishing tackle industry and has held several
management posts, including six years as manager of the
finest showroom in London’s West End. Akeen fisherman,
he enjoys all types of fishing and is equally at ease with
fly, bait or sea tackle. Married, with two sons, he lives in
an Essex village, where a tributary of lzaac Walton’s River
Lea flows through watermeadows.

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