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WATER KNOT This knot was invented during the
last century· and is also known as
the fisherman's, English,
Englishman's. true-lover's, or
angler's knot. It is made in string,
line. or small-diameter rope and is a
little bulky, but it is strong and
therefore widely used by rod
fishermen. It is a very simple knot
made up of two overhand knots
which jam against each other. It is
not often used by sailors because it