Basic Fishing Knots

Below we’ve listed the basic knots any angler needs to know to get started fishing. From the Arbot Knot used to attach your fishing line to the reel to an assortment of knots for tying your hook or lure, our basic fishing knots will ensure a safe and productive fishing experience.

Arbor Knot

Arbor Knot

Used to attached your fishing line to the spool center.

Clinch Knot

Clinch Knot

Attach a leader (shock line or tippet) to a double line.

Double Unit Knot

Double Uni Knot

Reliable braided line to mono or fluoro line connection.

Improved Clinch Knot

Improved Clinch Knot

Most popular knot for tying line to hook, lure or swivel.

Palomar Knot

Palomar Knot

Best knot for attaching a braided line to a hook.

Surgeons Join Knot

Surgeon’s (Join) Knot

Easy knot to join two lines of moderately unequal size.

Surgeons End Loop Knot

Surgeon’s (End) Loop Knot

End of line loop used to make loop-to-loop connection.

Uni Knot

Uni Knot

Knot for tying a fly with a turned up or turned down eye.