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tandem HooK Knot
A knot used for attaching a second hook
to a line in tandem with the first hook.
A second hook can be attached higher up on a line before
attaching a hook to the end of the line. This is especially
useful in saltwater fishing and allows a large bait fish to
be attached twice, one hook in the head and the second Be sure to pull enough line
near the tail. This is a simple and secure knot. through the eye to allow a hook
to be tied to the end.
Tandem Hook Knot: Step 1 Tandem Hook Knot: Step 2
Thread the line through the eye of the hook and Tie an overhand knot (see page 18) around the HooK & taCKLe Knots
loop the line around the shank of the hook. shank and bring the working end through the
overhand a second time, forming essentially a
double overhand around the shank. Tighten.
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