Creates a large loop in the middle of a line. VIDEO Dropper Loop Knot Details Found in: Fishing, Mid-Loops Uses: The Dropper Loop Knot creates a loop that stands out at right angles to the middle of a length of line. You can use it in your leader or tippet to create a more secure attachment point for […]
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Double Turle Knot
Simple knot used to tie a hook or fly to a leader. VIDEO Double Turle Knot Details Found in: Fishing Also known as: Turtle Knot, Turrel Knot Origin: British Major William Greer Turle made the Double Turle Knot famous in the late 1800s. But, according to some accounts, Turle himself did not claim to have invented it. Variations: With […]
Double Davy Knot
Secure, and fast tying knot for attaching a hook or fly. VIDEO Double Davy Knot Details Found in: End Loops, Fishing Origin: The original Davy Knot, created by Davy Wotton, derives from the Double Davy Knot. The goal was to create a knot that is easy to tie in a short amount of time. It should be simple, […]
Davy Knot
Easy and fast tying knot for attaching a hook or fly. VIDEO Davy Knot Details Found in: End Loops, Fishing Origin: Davy Wotton created the Davy Knot in the 1950s while competing on the Welsh Fly-Fishing Team. He was trying to find a knot that he could tie in a short amount of time. This makes sense: less […]
Blood Knot
One of the best knots for joining two lines of similar size. VIDEO Blood Knot Details Found in: Fishing Uses: The Blood Knot is a preferred choice among fly fisherman. Anglers use it to join two lines of similar size. This is common when connecting sections of leader or tippet. It’s one of the best knots for […]
Arbor Knot
Used to attach the fishing line to the arbor or spool center. VIDEO Arbor Knot Details Found in: Fishing Also known as: Canadian Jam Knot Uses: Anglers use the Arbor Knot to attach the fishing line to the “Arbor” or “Spool Center.” In fact, the Arbor Knot relies on a noose knot, and so, when you pull, it […]
Albright Knot
Join different types or thickness of fishing line VIDEO Albright Knot Details Found in: Bends, Fishing Uses: The Albright Knot is a versatile knot that has a wide range of uses. Tying is easy, and it makes a strong link between different fishing lines. For example, you can connect Monofilament to Braided, or Braided to Wire. The Albright […]
Trucker’s Hitch
Valuable knot usually used for securing loads or tarpaulins. VIDEO Trucker’s Hitch Details Found in: Arborist, Boating, Hitches, Household, Scouting Also known as: Harvester’s Hitch, Haymaker’s Hitch, Lorry Knot, Power Cinch Knot Use: The Trucker’s Hitch, known as the Power Cinch Knot, Lorry Knot, Haymaker’s Hitch, or Harvester’s Hitch (ABOK # 2124, p. 344), is unique. It gives you a mechanical advantage […]
Square Knot
Simple way to join two ropes made up of two Half Knots. VIDEO Square Knot Details Found in: Basics, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting Also known as: Reef Knot First Knot: The Square (Reef) Knot (ABOK # 1402, p. 258) is usually learned when we tie the laces on our first pair of shoes. It is often a bow that we […]
Rolling Hitch
Popular slide and grip knot, may fail with modern ropes. VIDEO Rolling Hitch Details Found in: Boating, Hitches, Horse & Farm, Scouting, Slide & Grip Also known as: Magner’s Hitch, Magnus Hitch Description: The Rolling Hitch Knot – Ashley Version 2 (ABOK # 1735, p. 298) connects a smaller rope to a larger one. This knot works best with the pull lines […]
Marlinspike Hitch
A stick or spike is used to make a knot in the rope . VIDEO Marlinspike Hitch Details Found in: Scouting History: Ashley lists the Marlinspike Hitch Knot as “Marlingspike” (ABOK # 2030, p. 330). He said someone made it with a marling-spike. This tool helps pull on a strand or line when splicing, seizing, or serving […]
Midshipman’s Hitch
An adjustable loop tied using a Rolling Hitch VIDEO Midshipman’s Hitch Details Found in: Boating, End Loops, Hitches, Scouting Also known as: Taut Line Hitch Structure: The Midshipman’s Hitch Knot (ABOK # 1855, p. 310) creates an adjustable loop at the end of a rope. You can slide the knot up and down the standing end, but when you tighten it, […]
Lashing Knot – Shear
Joins two poles with other ends apart as shear legs. VIDEO Lashing Knot – Shear Details Found in: Scouting Also known as: Shear Lashing Use: The Shear Lashing Knot (ABOK # 2108 – 2110, p 342.) is used to lash the ends of two poles together. They separate the other ends to make a pair of Shear Legs. Tying […]
Lashing Knot – Round
Securely binds two poles together to make an end join. VIDEO Lashing Knot – Round Details Found in: Scouting Also known as: Round Lashing Use: The Round Lashing Knot is like the one Ashley described for scaffolding (ABOK # 2103, p. 342). It’s used to tie two parallel spars together, making a longer one. Increased Security: Many descriptions note […]
Lashing Knot – Diagonal
Secures diagonal braces to hold a structure rigid. VIDEO Lashing Knot – Diagonal Details Found in: Scouting Also known as: Diagonal Lashing Use: The Diagonal Lashing Knot (ABOK #2115, p. 343) is used to lash two spars together. Diagonal lashing is different from square lashing. Square lashing is for poles that cross at right angles. Workers use diagonal […]
Farrimond Friction Hitch
Quick method of rigging an adjustable tent ridge line. VIDEO Farrimond Friction Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Scouting, Slide & Grip Origin: The Farrimond Friction Hitch comes from British actor Barry Farrimond. He showed it in 2008 at the Yellow Wood Bush Camp in Wales. It is like the Prusik Knot which has three wraps, not two. Purpose: The Farrimond […]
Double Overhand Stopper
The Double Overhand Stopper is a knot that forms a larger, stronger stopper at the end of a rope. VIDEO Double Overhand Stopper Details Found in: Boating, Climbing, Household, Scouting, Search & Rescue, Stoppers Uses: The Double Overhand Stopper Knot (ABOK #516, p. 84) uses the Overhand Knot with one extra turn. It creates a reliable stopper knot that has a much […]
Constrictor Knot (Twisting Method)
Tie the Constrictor knot using the twisting method. VIDEO Constrictor Knot (Twisting Method) Details Found in: Boating, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting Uses: The Constrictor Knot (ABOK # 1188, p. 216) deserves greater recognition and usage. It’s a great quick fix for a fraying rope end. You can use it to hold the rope together while whipping it. It secures […]
Cleat Hitch (Halyard)
Attaches rope to cleat – used for halyards, clotheslines, etc. VIDEO Cleat Hitch (Halyard) Details Found in: Boating, Scouting Uses: The Cleat Hitch is a knot used to secure a rope to a cleat, common in boating and sailing. History: “Belaying a rope” means securing it or making it fast. Before cleats were common, sailors tied a rope […]
Barrel Hitch
Secure method to lift barrels, buckets and other containers. VIDEO Barrel Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Household, Scouting Name: Ashley describes two methods of tying this hitch (ABOK # 2176 and 2177, p 350.) but didn’t give either one a name. Today, people use the Barrel Hitch for both techniques when lifting a barrel upright. The Barrel Hitch offers […]