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Fisherman’s Knot

Consisting of sliding overhand knots

tied round the standing part of the
line, this is an ideal way of joining

together two thin pieces of rope or
line, although in finer line it can be
difficult to untie. It is much used by

anglers and climbers. Make certain
that the ends of the overhand knots

are long enough to allow for any
slipping, that they lie neatly parallel to

the standing part and do not stick out
at right angles. If they do, retie so that

they lie flat. When used for climbing,
it is good practice to tape the ends
down to the main body of the rope

with adhesive tape, to avoid them
slipping or being snagged. For slippery

line use the double fisherman’s knot.

1 Lay the ropes alongside each other end

to end. Take one of the ropes and bring it
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over the other and under itself.
2 Complete the overhand knot round the

second rope.
3 Make an overhand knot round the
standing part of the first rope.

4 Slide together to complete the knot.
5 The finished knot.
6 The fisherman’s knot with taped ends.

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