Terminal Tackle Fishing Knots
Knots that connect line to hooks, lures, swivels, and other terminal tackle. The Palomar, Improved Clinch, and Uni knot are the most essential.
Palomar Knot
The world's most popular fishing knot. Nearly 100% line strength, works on all line types including braid.
Improved Clinch Knot
The first knot most anglers learn. Fast, reliable, 95% line strength on mono and fluorocarbon.
Uni Knot
The most versatile knot in fishing. Use it for hooks, line-to-line connections, and braid to leader.
Trilene Knot
A double-wrap variation of the clinch knot with improved grip. Excellent for monofilament and fluorocarbon.
Orvis Knot
A clean, low-profile terminal knot popular with fly fishermen. Easy to tie and consistently strong.
San Diego Jam Knot
A West Coast favorite for heavy braid and monofilament. Multiple wraps create a very secure jam knot.
Snell Knot
Ties line directly to the hook shank for perfectly aligned hook sets. Used in bait fishing rigs.
Egg Loop Knot
Creates a loop on the hook shank to hold salmon eggs, shrimp, and soft baits. Essential for salmon fishing.
Double Turle Knot
A classic fly fishing knot that passes through the hook eye and cinches around the shank for in-line pull.
Davy Knot
One of the fastest terminal knots to tie. Favored by competition fly anglers for its speed and reliability.
Turle Knot
A traditional fly fishing terminal knot that allows the fly to swim in-line with the leader.
Double Davy Knot
An improved version of the Davy knot with an extra pass for added security. Fast and strong.
Arbor Knot
Attaches backing or line to the arbor (center spool) of a reel. The starting knot for any reel setup.
Berkley Braid Knot
Specifically designed for braided line to hooks and lures. Berkley's proprietary knot for braid.