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figure 135

Thimble: a metal or plastic loop, U-shaped in cross-section to hold the

rope in position, used to help in forming an eye (figure 135).

figure 136

Thread: a yarn or fine line used for sewing.

Three and a half turn clinch knot or half blood knot: useful for
attaching a hook to a thicker line and where the five turns of the
improved half blood knot (see page 19) will not tighten snugly.

figure 137

Pass the end through the eye of the hook and take three and a half turns

around its standing part, before bringing the end back through the first
turn next to the eye of the hook (figure 136). To tighten the knot, first
dampen the knot and hold the hook by means of a pair of pliers in your
right hand. If you are using heavy monofilament line, use a rag around