How to Tie an Easy Fishing Knot

Do you fish? If you do, you probably have your own knot by now. Most people who fish, have their own knot that they love and use. Some even use several knots, depending on what kind of fishing they are doing. If you have never tied a Palomar knot, you might give it a try. You may even like it better than the one you are using now.

When I was learning how to fish as a small boy, my father used the swim or drown approach to knot tying. He showed me how several times, and if I couldn't figure it out, then I was on my own. For that reason, as a young boy, most of the time, my hooks were tied using several overhand knots.

At some point, I saw a picture on a package of hooks that showed how to tie a Palomar knot. It was easy to do, and I have been using it every since. It is easy enough that even small children can learn it if shown several times. It is the knot I taught my children to tie, and it is the knot I will teach to my grandchildren.
Photos: my own

Source: http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-tie-an-easy-fishing-knot

kentucky derby beltane capitals john edwards conocophillips octomom dan savage