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How to Tie a Palomar Knot Download Article A simple method to tying a secure knot Co-authored by wikiHow Staff
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A Palomar knot, used for securing fishing line to fishing hooks, is a sturdy and reliable knotting technique. Palomar knots can also be used on both braided fishing line and thin, monofilament fishing line, which makes them versatile. When done correctly, this easy to tie knot is considered one of the most dependable variations of fishing knots.
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1 Thread the line through the hook eye. Hold the fishing hook vertical with your thumb and pointer finger. Poke the fishing line through the eye of the hook, and pull about 12 inches of line through.[1]XResearch source
2 Thread the line back through the hook eye. With the tag line pulled through the eye of the hook, poke the fishing line back through the hook eye. Leave room for about 6 inches of line on both sides of the hook eye; the tag end of the line and the looped end through the hook eye. This will ensure that you have enough line to make your overhand knot and pass the hook completely through the loop.
Try not to pinch the line and push it through the hook eye. If you’re working with very fine line, pinching it will create a kink that can cause a break in your line later when you’re fishing.[2]XResearch source
Make sure that the tag line and reel line are not crossed over each other or twisted before you tie the overhand knot.[3]XResearch source
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1 Make an overhand knot. With both doubled up lines, make a simple overhand knot. Cross the looped line over the tag line and line leading back to the fishing reel. Turn the looped line underneath the tag and reel lines, and loosely pull it. Make sure that the hook is hanging at the bottom of the loose knot.[4]XResearch source Leave enough space in the looped section of the line so the hook can later fit through the center of the loop.[5]XResearch source
2 Drop the hook through the loop. Hold the overhand knot with your thumb and pointer finger, and place the finishing hook though the looped end of the line.[6]XResearch source Gently pull all the lines back to make sure nothing is caught on the hook or around the sometimes rough area of the bottom of the hook eye.[7]XResearch source
3 Pull the knot tight. Use your mouth and tongue to lubricate the line and the knotted area near the hook eye.[8]XResearch source Hold onto the hook with one hand and let go of the looped line. Pull the main line and the tag line simultaneously with your other hand to secure the knot.
Lubricating the knot with saliva or water reduces friction in the line, which in turn reduces the chances of having the line break later on.[9]XResearch source
The final knot should be secured on the top of the hook eye, not on or near the bottom of the hook eye or the hook shank.[10]XResearch source
4 Clip the tag line. Separate the tag line and the line going back to the reel, and pull them in opposite directions to make sure the knot is tied tight. Use scissors to trim off the excess end of the hanging tag line. Leave a centimeter or two of leftover tag line.
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Question Why do Palomar knots fail? wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer A Palomar knot may fail if you kink the line or cross the lines while tying the knot. If you’re using a fluorocarbon line, you’ll also need to use line lubricant to prevent friction, which can cause the line to overheat and fail. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 2
Question Which is stronger, the Palomar knot or the uni knot? wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer The uni knot is a bit stronger than the Palomar knot, but the Palomar knot is a little faster and easier to tie. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 5
Question How many pounds can a Palomar knot hold? wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer A well-tied Palomar knot on mono can hold about 30 pounds. Palomar knots on braid aren’t as strong, and will only hold about 15 pounds. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 5
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To tie a Palomar knot, start by holding a fish hook vertically with your thumb and pointer finger, threading some line through the eye, and pulling 12 inches of line through. Next, thread the line back through the eye and leave room for 6 inches on both sides. After that, make an overhand knot by crossing the looped line over the tag line and the line leading back to the reel. Then, turn the looped line under the tag and reel line and loosely pull. Finally, drop the hook through the loop, pull the knot tight, and clip the tag line. For more tips, like how to make threading the line easier, read on!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Thread the line through the hook eye. Hold the fishing hook vertical with your thumb and pointer finger. Poke the fishing line through the eye of the hook, and pull about 12 inches of line through.[1] 
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