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Step 1
Make a loop with the end of the heavy line and pinch it between your left hand's thumb and forefinger. Take the light line and insert it into the loop from the top.
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Step 2
Slide the end of the light line under the thumb and hold it firmly against the heavy line of the loop. Wind the first turn of the light line over the top of itself and wrap it around the loop continuously. Wrap the lighter line around all three lines 12 times.
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Step 3
Insert the end of the light line in the end of the loop from the bottom. Make sure that it makes its entrance and exit on the same side of the loop.
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Step 4
Use the left hand's thumb and forefinger to slip the lighter line's coils in the direction of the end of the loop. Stop when it is 1/8-inch from the loop's end. Use hemostats to pull the end of the light line tight in order to prevent the coils from sliding off the loop.
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Step 5
Lubricate the Albright knot before tightening it, using your saliva, water or an actual lubricant. Fishing lines are prone to heat friction so it's important to lubricate the line to prevent breakage.
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Step 6
Hold the heavier line in your left hand and pull on the standing part of the light line. Now pull the free end of the light line and the standing section again. Pull the heavy and light lines standing section then trim the ends up neatly.
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Step 7
Apply rubber-based cement after you tie the Albright knot if you desire. This makes the knot secure and smooth.
