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KNOTS FOR                       Method
        FlATTED HOOKS                   Lay the line along the shank and
                                        then bend it back to form a large
        Second type                     loop (1). Next, make a series of
                                        turns, working from right to left and
        This is a heaving line knot (see  covering both sides of the loop and
        pp. 36-37), which has already been  the shank (2). The number of turns
        described under stopper knots. but  may vary as needed. The expert
        it is also used to tie a line to a hook.  angler will find the right
        It is easy and quick to make and is  compromise between bulk and grip
        without a doubt the most popular  when deciding how many turns to
        knot used for flatted hooks.    use. Finish off the knot by inserting
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