How to Tie Fishing Line Together

Tying fishing line together is done for a variety of purposes. Joining line is done to attach leaders to the main line as well as making various rigs for fresh and salt water. Typically line is made of mono-filament or fluorocarbon and will require a specialized knot in order to prevent the knot from slipping loose. A great knot for joining two similar size diameter lines is the blood knot.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• two mono-filament lines

How to Tie Fishing Line Together

1. Cross the two pieces of line forming an x shape. Make sure to leave three to four inches of line on the tag or loose ends as this will make tying the knot easier.

2. Hold one side of the X stationary and wrap the other tag end around the main line for six to seven turns. Feed the tag end back under the wrapping and up through the middle of the lines near the starting point. Make sure to securely hold the lines during tying.

3. While holding the wrapped end securely, repeat the step for the other side of the X. This time bring the line over the top of the wrapping and down through the middle of the lines near the starting point. The tag ends should be entering and exiting the center of the knot in opposite directions.

4. Moisten the knot at this point and begin to pull tight. Make small adjustments to maintain the knot so that barrels, or tight coils of line, are formed on both sides of the knot. Pull the knot tight and make sure the tag ends are secure.

5. Trim the excess knot with scissors or nips as close as possible to the knot barrels while leaving a small amount of the tag end to secure the knot.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to hold the knots securely while tying so that the knot will form tight and concentric loops on both side of the knot.
• Use caution when pulling the knot tight to avoid being cut by the tight line.

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