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.

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Terminal Beginner

Palomar Knot

The world's most popular fishing knot. Nearly 100% line strength, works on all line types including braid.

~100% 30 sec Guide
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Terminal Beginner

Improved Clinch Knot

The first knot most anglers learn. Fast, reliable, 95% line strength on mono and fluorocarbon.

95% 20 sec Guide
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Terminal Beginner

Uni Knot

The most versatile knot in fishing. Use it for hooks, line-to-line connections, and braid to leader.

90% 30 sec Guide
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Terminal Beginner

Trilene Knot

A double-wrap variation of the clinch knot with improved grip. Excellent for monofilament and fluorocarbon.

95% 25 sec Guide
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Terminal Beginner

Orvis Knot

A clean, low-profile terminal knot popular with fly fishermen. Easy to tie and consistently strong.

93% 20 sec Guide
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Terminal Intermediate

San Diego Jam Knot

A West Coast favorite for heavy braid and monofilament. Multiple wraps create a very secure jam knot.

95% 35 sec Guide
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Terminal Intermediate

Snell Knot

Ties line directly to the hook shank for perfectly aligned hook sets. Used in bait fishing rigs.

95% 45 sec Guide
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Terminal Intermediate

Egg Loop Knot

Creates a loop on the hook shank to hold salmon eggs, shrimp, and soft baits. Essential for salmon fishing.

90% 60 sec Guide
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Terminal Intermediate

Double Turle Knot

A classic fly fishing knot that passes through the hook eye and cinches around the shank for in-line pull.

85% 40 sec Guide
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Terminal Beginner

Davy Knot

One of the fastest terminal knots to tie. Favored by competition fly anglers for its speed and reliability.

90% 10 sec Guide
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Terminal Beginner

Turle Knot

A traditional fly fishing terminal knot that allows the fly to swim in-line with the leader.

80% 20 sec Guide
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Terminal Beginner

Double Davy Knot

An improved version of the Davy knot with an extra pass for added security. Fast and strong.

93% 15 sec Guide
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Terminal Beginner

Arbor Knot

Attaches backing or line to the arbor (center spool) of a reel. The starting knot for any reel setup.

N/A 15 sec Guide
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Terminal Beginner

Berkley Braid Knot

Specifically designed for braided line to hooks and lures. Berkley's proprietary knot for braid.

95% 30 sec Guide