Palomar Knot
beginner
Tying a hook or swivel directly to your main line or leader
Steps
- 1.Double about 6in of line and pass the loop through the hook eye.
- 2.Tie an overhand knot with the doubled line, leaving the hook hanging loose, don't tighten yet.
- 3.Pass the loop over the entire hook and pull to slide the loop down over the top.
- 4.Wet the knot and pull both the tag end and standing line to cinch it down tight against the eye, then trim the tag.
The strongest and easiest general-purpose knot to learn first, use it for nearly every hook and swivel connection on a high-low or fireball rig.