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reducing the advantage of trapping the running end.
Bring the running end once around the object. Make two Half Hitches
that form a Cow Hitch (see Chapter 11) around the standing part, so that
the running end is trapped against the object.
A useful feature of this hitch is that the running end is trapped, but
not as tightly as in the Buntline Hitch.
PALOMAR HOOK KNOT
Because the Palomar Hook Knot is strong and secure, many recreational
and professional fishermen make it their favorite hook tie.
STEP 1 Fold the end of the line over and pull the bight through the eye
of hook or lure.
