The knot and line float was used to measure the ships speed. They threw the line out and measured how long it took for the float to travel from bow to stern. Sometimes it was measured by knots in the float line.
The most commonly used knot for securing a line to a fixed object is the "clove hitch."
To knot a hook on a fishing line, first thread the line through the eye of the hook. Then, make a loop with the line and wrap it around the standing line. Finally, pass the end of the line through the loop and tighten the knot. This is known as the improved clinch knot and is commonly used for securing hooks to fishing lines.
While not as effective as the figure-eight knot in this application, the overhand knot is used as a 'stop-knot' at the free end of a line, to prevent its' slippage through the eyes of pulleys, and to give the sailor 'one last chance' to catch the line before it pays out.
To knot a hook for fishing, start by threading the line through the eye of the hook. Then, make a loop with the line and wrap it around the main line 4-6 times. Finally, thread the end of the line through the loop and tighten the knot by pulling both ends of the line. This knot is called the improved clinch knot and is commonly used for securing hooks to fishing lines.
The one I tie most often is the Improved Clinch Knot. Easy to tie, and if tied right, the more the fish pulls the tighter the knot gets.Some people prefer the Palomar knot. It is one of the best knots you can use for mono 100% knot strength. I have used this knot for years and never had it slip or break at the knot......Highly recommended. The Palomar knot is a great knot for sure, but not for crankbaits. It can make the bait saw off to one side or the other.
To tie a secure line to a hook knot for fishing, follow these steps: Thread the line through the eye of the hook. Create a loop with the line. Wrap the loop around the main line several times. Thread the end of the loop through the opening near the hook eye. Pull the knot tight and trim any excess line. This knot is called the improved clinch knot and is commonly used for securing a line to a hook in fishing.
A blood knot is a type of bend knot used to join nylon lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and its non-slip quality.
To properly tie a hook knot for fishing, follow these steps: Thread the line through the eye of the hook and double it back. Twist the doubled line around the standing line 5-7 times. Thread the end of the doubled line through the loop near the eye of the hook. Moisten the knot and pull it tight. This knot is called the improved clinch knot and is commonly used for securing hooks to fishing line.
To tie a fish hook knot properly, follow these steps: Thread the line through the eye of the hook. Wrap the line around the hook shank 5-7 times. Thread the line back through the loop near the eye of the hook. Moisten the knot and pull it tight. Trim any excess line. This knot is called the improved clinch knot and is commonly used for securing hooks to fishing line.
To put a hook on a fishing line, first thread the line through the eye of the hook. Then, tie a secure knot such as an improved clinch knot or a Palomar knot. Trim any excess line and ensure the knot is tight.
The Sailor's Knot is one of the most commonly used knots to tie two pieces of line together. It may also be adapted to fasten a line to a pole. To tie a Sailor's Knot, make a loop with the first piece of line, then run the second piece of line over the loop, around the back of one end of the first line, through the trunk of the line, over the second end of the first line, and then through the first loop. There you have a Sailor's Knot. See Related links for an animated picture of this knot.
To knot a fishing line, first thread the line through the eye of the hook. Then, create a loop with the line and wrap it around the main line a few times. Finally, thread the end of the line through the loop and tighten the knot by pulling both ends of the line. This creates a secure knot for fishing.