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move along to the next step in tying the knot. On the other
hand, when you do the same thing with fishing line, it seems
to have a mind of its own, almost as if doesn’t want to be tied
into a knot at all! It often has a “spring-like” characteristic
to it which can make tying these knots quite difficult if you
aren’t used to tying knots in fishing line.
Another thing that makes tying knots with fishing line
difficult is that it is often clear and it can be very thin. This
can pose unique challenges, especially if you don’t see
well up close, or if you have a hard time using your hands
to perform delicate procedures that require very fine
motor skills. Sometimes it helps to try orienting yourself
so that while you are tying a knot, sunlight or even shad-
ows don’t impede your ability to see your line well. You’ll
have to experiment to discover what works best for
you.
Keeping in mind that you’ll be tying knots in thin line in
many cases, it’s crucial that you follow the steps in this book
properly. The reason for this is when you are tying a knot
with rope, you can easily see the finished knot to deter-
mine whether it is tied correctly. On the other hand, when
you are tying knots in very thin fishing line, unless you have
extremely good eyesight, it will likely be difficult to visually
inspect the knot after you have tightened it. You’ll have to
pay close attention and make sure you perform each step
carefully. Then you have to trust that it is tied correctly since

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