Page 69 - Peter Owen - Knots

FISHING KNOTS

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Because the conditions on a river bank may not be ideal, it
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is important that fishermen thoroughly master the art of

tying a variety a/knots before they set out. Knots must be

tied securely and correctly if they are to be oj any use, and

wet and windy weather or poor light are not the ideal

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conditions in which to attempt to tie a knot for the first GRINNER 1(1'101
time. Practise tying the knots that are described on the
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DROPPER KNOT
pages that follow until you are confident that you can tie
them accurately and quickly - then you are ready to tie

them on the river bank.

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