Albright: To
connect different sizes of mono together, or connecting mono
to spectra. Popular for tying a leader onto a marlin or
swordfish rig. (Diagram)
Bimini Twist: To
form a double line. Can tie it short for bait fishing large
tuna for e abrasion resistance at gill plate. Tied as a
shock leader for big game trolling also for loop to loop spectra
or wind on connections. (Diagram)
Blood: For
connecting lines of similar diameter. Do not use for spectra
connections. (Diagram)
Double Uni: Great
for splicing two lines of similar size. Could use it to
connect spectra to mono. (Diagram)
Dropper Loop: For
tying a loop above sinker, or for a ganglion of hooks.
Also you can cut one side of the finished loop for a single line
to hook. (Diagram)
Improved Clinch: General
purpose knot for tying swivel or hook to line. Can be doubled
before tying for strength. (Diagram)
Offshore Swivel:
To connect a swivel to a double line. (Diagram)
Palomar: High
strength knot for attaching a hook or lure. (Diagram)
Perfection Loop: For
free swinging hook connection, or to space the hook back in a
trolling lure, or to tie a loop in the end of a line. Used
by Mexican cruiser and panga fisherman. Often called a
Mexican loop knot. Can use for heavy monofilament leader
too. Also used to tiea lure for a free connection (e.g.
leadhead on a swimbait). (Diagram)
San Diego Jamb: Made
popular by the San Diego long range fleet. Very high strength
knot for tying a hook, swivel or lure to your line. Line
can be doubled before tying to increase strength in heavier lines.
(Diagram)
Snell: Used
for secure connection to hook. Used to tie a double rig
for halibut fishing. (Diagram)
Spider Hitch: Used
to tie double line or dropper loop, or a quick double line.
Do not use for spectra. High strength dropper loop: tie
the sinker to tag end. (Diagram)
Surgeon's: Like
an albright knot it is for connecting two different diameter
lines. (Diagram)
Uni: Strong
general purpose for tying a hook, swivel or lure. Also
for back to back to connect similar size lines, or spectra to
monofilament line. (Diagram)
