What's the best knot to use to tie the hook on the end of a fishing line, and how do you make it?

Question

It's just 6- or 10-pound test on a light freshwater pole and I used to know how to make one, but don't remember anymore, or even what type it was. But I'm not looking necessarily for that specific knot - just something strong enough for maybe a nice-sized bass, (if I'm really lucky!) but not too complicated to make. Also, I'll probably just put on a small swivel and replace the hooks there, when necessary, rather than having to tie a new one (hook) directly on the line every time, if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance, for the help. : )

Answer 1

poster above is describing the improved clinch knot.

Another choice is the Palomar Knot.

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Answer 2

The Palomar knot is a good choice to tie on a hook. It is among the strongest knots and easy to tie; many people claim they can tie it with their eyes closed. Or, you could use the Snell knot, or the Improved Clinch, or the Uni. The Snell, Palomar, and Improved Clinch knots done properly are among the strongest knots. Not quite as strong, but close, is the Uni knot. My favorite is the Uni knot, because for me, it is the easiest to tie, and it is the most reliable. What I mean is that with most knots, if you don't tie them right or cinch them right, you can get a much weaker knot. But, the Uni knot is almost impossible to tie or cinch incorrectly. Most of the time, you get 90% of line strength or better with the Palomar or 100% with a well-done Snell, but you ALWAYS get 80% or better with the Uni. Believe it or not, I have never had a knot failure at the hook with a fish on that I can recall, ever, using the Uni. If your sinker is at the end of your line, use a double surgeon knot. You can put the loop it through the eye of the sinker and around the sinker, and if you want to change weight, the sinker can be removed and replaced without re-tying.

Answer 3

I am not sure of the name of the knot but I can tell you how to make it.
- run the line through one end of the swivel
- take the side of the line with the end on it and wrap it around the other side of the line 3-4 times.
- now there will be a little loop at the bottom of the line by the swivel, run your cut end of the line through that.
- now you will run the cut end inbetween the twoo sections of line
- what i mean here is the twisted side and the single line side
- pull on the end of the line as you pull the swivel the other way
- when tight push down on the knot until it is small and up tight on the swivel.
- cut off extra line

Answer 4

The Palomar is one of the strongest knots. I've seen the improved clinch fail.

Answer 5

The 'Trilene knot' works very well, is strong and easy to tie.

Here's a link with animated knot tying that makes it even simpler.
http://www.animatedknots.com/trilene/index.php

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Answer 6

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