How to Tie a Barrel Knot
A barrel knot is most often used in fishing to join monofilament line of the same diameter together. This knot retains more of the line's strength than other knots of this type but requires more dexterity. This can make the barrel knot impractical to tie when your hands are cold.
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Instructions
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Arrange the two lines so that their working ends point in opposite directions with 2 to 3 inches of overlap.
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Wrap the working end of line A about five times around the standing end of line B by going away from the working end of line B. Thinner or smoother line will require more wrappings to be secure.
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Make an equal number of wraps with the working end of line B around the standing end of line A. Allow some slack between the two wrappings and make them in the opposite directions so that the lines are not simply twisted together.
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Push the working ends of the lines through the space between the two wrappings from opposite directions. Dress the knot by ensuring the wraps do not overlap as you pull carefully on the standing ends at the same time.
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Moisten the lines to reduce the friction between the lines and prevent them from melting. The two wrappings of line will compress and begin to assume a barrel shape as you tighten the knot. Trim the ends close to the knot so that it will slide through the rod's eyelets smoothly.
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