How to Tie Stren Braid Fishing Line to a Hook

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Many companies, including Stren, that make fishing line also make braided fishing line. Fishermen who target a variety of fish species choose to use braided fishing line because it does not stretch as much as monofilament, and therefore is more sensitive, and it is stronger than other fishing lines of the same diameter. While there are benefits of Stren braid fishing line, anglers must know how properly to tie Stren braid fishing line to a hook.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Stren braid fishing line
Hook
Knife or scissors

Step 1

Hold the Stren braid fishing line between your thumb and forefinger of one hand about six inches from the end of the line. Grab the tag end of the line with your other thumb and forefinger and double the line back on itself. You now should have a small loop at the end of the line.
Step 2

Thread the small loop and line through the hook eye. Make sure the line on both sides of the hook eye overlaps itself.
Step 3

Hold the loop in one hand and the main fishing line in the other. Wrap the looped line around the main line to form an overhand knot. Do not tighten.
Step 4

Pass the hook completely through the loop.
Step 5

Tighten the knot by pulling on the tag end of the line. The knot should be snug against the eye of the hook.
Step 6

Cut the excess line so that about one-quarter inch remains.