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Fisherman’s knot

The fisherman’s knot joins two lines in a secure bend. The single fisherman’s knot shown here is

useful for small lines and will hold in slippery material, such as monofilament line.

Start by overlaying the two lines so that the working ends face in opposite directions (1). Make a
small loop in the nearest line and take it around the second line, then pass the working end
through the loop to form an overhand (2). Repeat the process with the second line, tying it around

the first line (3); it is useful to turn the entire working around after the first overhand to ensure
that you tie identical parts. When tied correctly, the standing ends can be pulled so that the two
overhands slide together and mesh neatly (4).