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 […]
Category: Knot by Type
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adjustable Grip Hitch
Used to tension a rope, e.g., a tent ridge line or a guy line. VIDEO Adjustable Grip Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Scouting, Slide & Grip Origin: The Adjustable Grip Hitch is a friction knot. It adjusts with ease when it’s not loaded. Uses: The Adjustable Grip Hitch is useful for tensioning a line such as a tent ridgeline or […]
Honda Knot
The Honda Knot is a knot that creates a secure loop, commonly used in making lariats for roping. VIDEO Honda Knot Details Found in: End Loops, Horse & Farm Also known as: Lariat Origin: Ashley described the Honda Knot and Lariat several times (ABOK #227, p. 43, #1024, p. 187, and #1127, p. 205). He thinks that “Aborigines” used […]
Perfection Loop Knot
The Perfection Loop Knot is a knot that forms a small, strong fixed loop at the end of a rope or line. VIDEO Perfection Loop Knot Details Found in: End Loops, Fishing Uses: Ashley described the Perfection Loop Knot as the Angler’s Loop (ABOK # 1017, p. 188). You can create a small loop at the end of […]
Siberian Hitch
The Siberian Hitch is a quick-release knot, easy to tie with gloves, often used in cold climates. VIDEO Siberian Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Quick Release Also known as: Evenk Hitch Origin: The Siberian Hitch Knot, also known as the Evenk Hitch Knot, is a slipped hitch. It uses a Figure 8 Knot tied around the Standing End. Wikipedia […]
Mooring Hitch
Quick-release knot to hold a boat temporarily to a dock. VIDEO Mooring Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Quick Release Tying it: The Mooring Hitch Knot video shows the locking bight sliding to the side under the standing end. To make tying easier, many guides recommend lifting a bight of the standing end first. This makes the process easier. […]
Manger Hitch
Excellent quick-release knot VIDEO Manger Hitch Details Found in: Horse & Farm, Quick Release Origin: Ashley describes the Manger Hitch twice (ABOK #242 p. 44, #1828 p. 308). He writes: The cow is an inveterate slobberer. Although she is not in a class with the camel, someone should secure her with a hitch that will not jam when […]
Highwayman’s Hitch
Quick-release knot supposedly used by highwaymen. VIDEO Highwayman’s Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Quick Release Also known as: Quick Release Hitch, Bank Robber’s Knot Origin: Robbers reportedly used the Highwayman’s Hitch Knot for fast horse escapes. Its exciting name likely helped it endure over time. Tying it: The Highwayman’s Hitch Knot starts with the standing end forming the first bight. […]
Halter Hitch
Quick-release knot commonly used to secure a horse VIDEO Halter Hitch Details Found in: Horse & Farm, Quick Release Also known as: Noose Knot Origin: The Halter Hitch Knot is popular. Ashley mentions it three times: ABOK #243 (p. 44), #1804 (p. 305), and #1826 (p. 308). He writes: “Horses are hitched with this knot the world over. The end […]
Zeppelin Bend
Joins two ropes and avoids the risk of jamming. VIDEO Zeppelin Bend Details Found in: Arborist, Bends, Boating, Climbing Uses: The Zeppelin Bend is one of the bends employing interlocking overhand knots. You can untie this reliable bend even after heavy loading, but you cannot untie it while it is still under load. It’s a great choice compared to the […]