The Palomar Knot is a general-purpose connection used in joining fishing line to swivels, snaps, hooks and artificial lures. The double wrap of line through the eyelet provided a protective cushion for added knot strength.
1. Double the line and form a loop three to four inches long. Pass the end of the loop through hook’s eye. |
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2. Holding the standing line between thumb and finger, grasp loop with free hand and form a simple overhand knot. |
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3.Pass hook through loop and draw line while guiding over the top of the eyelet. |
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4. Pull tag end of line to tighten knot snugly and trim tag end to about 1/4″. |