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 […]
Category: Bend Knots
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 […]
Sheet Bend
Joins two ropes of unequal, or similar, size VIDEO Sheet Bend Details Found in: Arborist, Basics, Bends, Hitches, Horse & Farm, Scouting Also known as: Weaver’s Knot Uses: Experts recommend using the Sheet Bend (ABOK # 1431, p 262) or Weaver’s Knot (ABOK # 485, p 78) to join two ropes of unequal size. Use the thicker rope for the simple bight as […]
Double Fisherman’s Bend
Securely joins two ropes of similar size. VIDEO Double Fisherman’s Bend Details Found in: Arborist, Bends, Climbing, Scouting, Search & Rescue Also known as: Grapevine Bend Structure: The Double Fisherman’s, or Grapevine, Bend (ABOK # 294, p 50.) consists of two Strangle Knots. They tie around each other’s standing end, like double overhand knots. But, because another line creates it, this structure may […]