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This article was co-authored by Michael Reynolds and by wikiHow staff writer, Sophia Bell. Michael Reynolds is a Professional Fishing Instructor and the Owner of Long Beach, California Fishing Lessons by Michael Reynolds. In his over 40 years of fishing experience, Michael has become very knowledgeable about the variety of fishing methods and techniques. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with beginners to experienced anglers. Michael has been guiding and teaching fishing for over five years and is licensed and bonded with the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 91% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 74,767 times.
The uni knot, sometimes called the Grinner knot, is an essential and dependable fishing knot. It’s pretty simple to tie and only requires fishing line and a hook or swivel with an eye. If you need to tie 2 fishing lines together, you can use a double uni knot to secure them. Don’t worry, a double uni knot is not very difficult; you simply tie it twice!
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1 Run 6 inches (15 cm) of line through the eye of the hook or swivel. Thread fishing line through the eye of the hook or swivel then fold it over the eye so the tag (short) end runs parallel with the main (long) line for at least 6 inches (15 cm).[1]XResearch source
2 Loop the tag end over the lines. Keeping the lines doubled, wrap the tag end back up and over the 2 lines to create a small loop on 1 side.[2]XResearch source Advertisement
3 Wrap the tag end through the loop and around the lines 5-6 times. Make sure you are wrapping the tag end around both the lines but not the loop.[3]XResearch source
4 Pull the tag end to tighten the coils. Put 1 hand near the eye of the hook and the other on the tag end. It can be helpful to moisten the end of the line to improve your grip when tightening the coils.[4]XResearch source
Apply a little lip balm to the lines to keep them moist.
5 Slide the coils toward the eye. Hold the main line in 1 hand and pull down as you use the other hand to slide the coils toward the eye to snug up the knot to hook or swivel.[5]XResearch source
6 Trim the excess line. Use a knife or scissors to carefully trim any excess off the tag end.
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1 Overlap the ends of 2 lines for 6 inches (15 cm). Choose 2 lines that have the same diameter. Position them so the lines are parallel, but the tag (short) ends are facing opposite directions.
2 Make a loop with each tag end over the lines. Wrap 1 tag end back against itself and over the 2 lines to create a loop. Repeat with the other tag end.
Moisten the lines with lip balm to make them easier to grip.
3 Wrap 1 tag end around the 2 lines 6 times. Take 1 tag end (you can do either side first) and wrap it through the loop and around the 2 lines 6 times. Leave the loop open.
4 Push the same tag end through the loop then pull it. Feed the tag end of the same line you used to wrap the lines through the loop. Pull the tag end tightly to snug up the coils.
5 Repeat the process with the other tag end. Wrap the other tag end around the 2 lines 6 times. Push the tag end through the loop and pull it tight.
6 Pull each main line in opposite directions and trim the excess line. To snug the 2 knots against each other, hold 1 main line in each hand and pull gently in opposite directions. Then, use scissors or a knife to trim the excess line from the tag ends.
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Question What is the best knot to join 2 lines? 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 Some good options include the blood knot (one of the strongest knots), the uni to uni (or double uni), and the surgeon’s knot. 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 4
Question How strong is the uni to 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 to uni knot is very strong—if done properly, it preserves up to 90% of the strength of the original line. 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 2
Question What kind of knot tightens as you pull? 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 arbor knot is one type of knot that tightens when you pull it, similar to a noose. Constrictor knots also tighten when pulled, and can be very difficult to untie. 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 2
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Co-authored by: Michael Reynolds Professional Fishing Instructor This article was co-authored by Michael Reynolds and by wikiHow staff writer, Sophia Bell. Michael Reynolds is a Professional Fishing Instructor and the Owner of Long Beach, California Fishing Lessons by Michael Reynolds. In his over 40 years of fishing experience, Michael has become very knowledgeable about the variety of fishing methods and techniques. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with beginners to experienced anglers. Michael has been guiding and teaching fishing for over five years and is licensed and bonded with the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). This article has been viewed 74,767 times. 46 votes - 91% Co-authors: 6Updated: May 30, 2024 Views: 74,767 Categories: Knot TyingArticle SummaryX
To tie a uni knot, start by running 6 inches of line through the eye of a hook or swivel. Then, fold the line over so the short end is parallel to the long end, and wrap the short end around both lines 2 times to make a loop. Next, pass the short end through the loop, and wrap it around both lines 5 more times. Finally, pull the short end to tighten the coils, and slide the coils toward the eye of the hook or swivel. To learn how to tie a double uni knot, scroll down!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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Co-authored by: Michael Reynolds Professional Fishing Instructor This article was co-authored by Michael Reynolds and by wikiHow staff writer, Sophia Bell. Michael Reynolds is a Professional Fishing Instructor and the Owner of Long Beach, California Fishing Lessons by Michael Reynolds. In his over 40 years of fishing experience, Michael has become very knowledgeable about the variety of fishing methods and techniques. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with beginners to experienced anglers. Michael has been guiding and teaching fishing for over five years and is licensed and bonded with the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). This article has been viewed 74,767 times. 46 votes - 91% Co-authors: 6 Updated: May 30, 2024 Views: 74,767 Categories: Knot Tying Article SummaryX
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1 Run 6 inches (15 cm) of line through the eye of the hook or swivel. Thread fishing line through the eye of the hook or swivel then fold it over the eye so the tag (short) end runs parallel with the main (long) line for at least 6 inches (15 cm).[1] 
2 Loop the tag end over the lines. Keeping the lines doubled, wrap the tag end back up and over the 2 lines to create a small loop on 1 side.[2] Advertisement 
3 Wrap the tag end through the loop and around the lines 5-6 times. Make sure you are wrapping the tag end around both the lines but not the loop.[3] 
4 Pull the tag end to tighten the coils. Put 1 hand near the eye of the hook and the other on the tag end. It can be helpful to moisten the end of the line to improve your grip when tightening the coils.[4] 
5 Slide the coils toward the eye. Hold the main line in 1 hand and pull down as you use the other hand to slide the coils toward the eye to snug up the knot to hook or swivel.[5] 
6 Trim the excess line. Use a knife or scissors to carefully trim any excess off the tag end. Advertisement 
1 Overlap the ends of 2 lines for 6 inches (15 cm). Choose 2 lines that have the same diameter. Position them so the lines are parallel, but the tag (short) ends are facing opposite directions. 
2 Make a loop with each tag end over the lines. Wrap 1 tag end back against itself and over the 2 lines to create a loop. Repeat with the other tag end. 
3 Wrap 1 tag end around the 2 lines 6 times. Take 1 tag end (you can do either side first) and wrap it through the loop and around the 2 lines 6 times. Leave the loop open. 
4 Push the same tag end through the loop then pull it. Feed the tag end of the same line you used to wrap the lines through the loop. Pull the tag end tightly to snug up the coils. 
5 Repeat the process with the other tag end. Wrap the other tag end around the 2 lines 6 times. Push the tag end through the loop and pull it tight. 
6 Pull each main line in opposite directions and trim the excess line. To snug the 2 knots against each other, hold 1 main line in each hand and pull gently in opposite directions. Then, use scissors or a knife to trim the excess line from the tag ends. Advertisement 
wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. 
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