Page 160 - Mario Bigon "The Morrow Guide to Knots"
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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