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276      BEST FOR FISHING




      Figure-Eight
      Loop » pp.249–50

          A knot that is quick to
          tie—even with the finest
      fishing line.                                     Similar knots:
                                                       » pp.253–54
          Favored by anglers                           Overhand Loop
          because it is easy to                        » pp.255–58
      tie and extremely strong.                        Double
                                                       Overhand
          Difficult to untie,                            Loop
          especially when wet.



      Snelling a Hook
      » pp.205–06

          A strong, neat method for                  Similar knots:
          tying line to a hook.                      » p.207–08
                                                     Clinch Knot
          Works on spade-ended                       » p.208
          hooks (hooks without an                    Improved
      eye) as well as eyed hooks.                    Clinch Knot

          Moistening the line will
          help to draw the knot tight.
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