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Fishing Knots

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	The albright knot is used to join monofilament lines of different diameter together.
	The arbor knot is used for attaching the fishing line to the reel or the the arbor.
	The blood knot is used to join two lines together that are of equal or similiar diameter.
	The double surgeons knot is used to join to unequally sized lines together.
	The dropper loop makes a secure loop in the line
	The improved clinch is used to attach the fishing line to the hook or swivel.
	The nnail knot is used for joining two lines that are of enequal diameter.
	The palomar knot is for attaching a hook to the fishing line. A loop is passed through the eye, an overhand knot is tied with the loop that is then passed over the hook.
	The Perfection Loop is the easiest way to tie a small loop in the end of a leader or tippet which lies perfectly in line with the standing end.
	The Rapala Knot is intended to be tied directly to the lure. The Rapala brothers emphasize that if a swivel or leader is essential, choose the lightest tackle possible. This allows the lure to move with a natural motion.
	The Snell Knot allows the leader, or tippet, to be directly tied to a baited hook.
	The Surgeon's Loop can be tied quickly and easily in the end of a line. It is often used to make a loop to loop connection or to create a loop which allows the artificial lure or fly to move naturally.
	The Trilene Knot is a strong and reliable knot to join monofilament line to hooks, swivels and lures. It resists slippage and failures.
	The Uni Knot is a versatile knot which can be adapted to many purposes including snelling; connecting hooks, swivels and lures with a loop; and joining two lines.

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