TLDR;
This video presents five essential fishing knots that every fisherman should know: the Uni to Uni Knot, the Improved Clinch Knot, the Dropper Loop, a quick knot for sinkers, and the Snell Knot. The instructor explains the importance of each knot, when to use them, and provides step-by-step instructions on how to tie them.
- The Uni to Uni Knot is used for connecting lines, especially braided line to leader line.
- The Improved Clinch Knot is useful for attaching swivels, sinkers, and hooks with straight eyes.
- The Dropper Loop is essential for creating high-low rigs.
- The quick knot is for sinkers for fast and easy attachment.
- The Snell Knot is ideal for hooks with turned-out eyes, providing a strong and reliable connection.
Intro [0:00]
The video introduces five essential fishing knots that every fisherman should learn to improve their skills. These knots are crucial for various fishing needs, such as connecting lines, attaching hooks, and securing sinkers. The instructor emphasizes the importance of mastering these knots to avoid uncertainty on the field and to increase the chances of catching fish.
Uni to Uni Knot [3:15]
The Uni to Uni Knot is used to connect the main braided line to a leader line. The purpose of using a leader line is to make the line less visible to fish, especially in clear water. The instructor demonstrates how to tie the Uni to Uni Knot by aligning the braided line and monofilament like train tracks, creating a loop with each line, and passing the tag end through the loop multiple times. The knots are then tightened gradually, ensuring they slide together and create a strong connection. Excess line is trimmed, leaving a small tag end on the monofilament side to account for stretching.
Improved Clinch Knot [8:42]
The Improved Clinch Knot is used to tie the line onto a fishing rig, swivels, and sinkers. The instructor demonstrates the knot by passing the line through the eye of a swivel, creating a loop, and twisting the line around the finger five to seven times. The tag end is then passed through the small loop created and through the new loop formed, before tightening the knot. This knot is also suitable for hooks with straight eyes.
Dropper Loop [12:40]
The Dropper Loop knot is essential for tying high-low rigs. The instructor demonstrates how to create the loop by making a loop with the line, twisting the lines together multiple times, and passing one end of the loop through the other. The knot is tightened slowly to ensure it forms correctly. This loop is then used to attach hooks to the rig.
Quick Knot for Sinkers [16:06]
The instructor demonstrates a quick and simple knot for attaching sinkers. This knot involves tying a regular overhand knot, passing the sinker through the loop, and then tying another overhand knot. The knot is pulled tight, creating a strong and fast connection. This knot is primarily used for sinkers because the fish does not bite the sinker.
Snell Knot [20:32]
The Snell Knot is used for hooks with turned-out eyes. The instructor demonstrates the knot by feeding the line through the top of the hook eye, creating a loop along the shank, and wrapping the tag end around the shank four to five times. The tag end is then passed through the loop and tightened, creating a strong connection. It is emphasized that this knot should be tied with fluorocarbon or monofilament line, not braid, except in survival situations.
Conclusion [22:30]
The video concludes by reiterating the importance of learning these essential fishing knots. The instructor encourages viewers to visit the Hey Skipper website for more information, books, and products to help them catch fish. He also highlights the importance of understanding why each knot and rig is used to improve fishing success.