Bristol (no-name) Knot

The Bristol Knot, also known as the No-Name Knot, is a simplified technique to attach a tippet or a shock line to a doubled line, like the Australian Braid or Bimini Twist, or to join a braided line to a mono line. The IGFA has test the Bristol alongside the Double Uni and the Albright Special, both of which it outperformed. The Bristol is low-profile and runs easily through fishing rod guides. Learn how to tie the Bristol Knot following the 5 easy steps below.

Bristol ( no name ) knot step 1

Step 1: Pass the tag end of the leader up through the loop and down around the double line.

ristol ( no name ) knot step 2

Step 2: Wrap the tag end of the leader around the loop of the double line five to seven times.

Bristol ( no name ) knot step 3

Step 3: Pass the tag end of the leader line back under itself.

Bristol ( no name ) knot step 3

Bristol ( no name ) knot step 4

Step 4: Lubricate the lines then pull both the standing part of the leader and double line to tighten.

Bristol ( no name ) knot step 5

Step 5: Trim the tag end of the leader line.

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