Palomar Knot
Description
A strong, simple knot that retains nearly 100% of the line's breaking strength. The line is doubled before passing through the hook eye, making it especially effective for braided lines.
Common Uses
Tying hooks, swivels, and lures to monofilament and braided fishing lines.
When to Choose This Knot
Choose this knot when connecting line to hooks, lures, swivels, leaders, or other line. Fishing knots are sensitive to line material, diameter, wetting, and how evenly the coils seat.
Safety Notes
- Wet monofilament or fluorocarbon before tightening to reduce friction damage.
- Trim tags only after the knot is fully seated and pull-tested.
- Use eye protection when testing line under tension.
How to Tie
- 1Double 6 inches of line to form a loop and pass it through the hook eye.
- 2Tie a loose overhand knot with the doubled line (do not tighten).
- 3Pass the hook through the loop of the doubled line.
- 4Moisten and pull the standing end to tighten the knot against the eye.
Common Mistakes
- Burning or weakening line by tightening too quickly while dry.
- Leaving crossed coils that cut into each other.
- Using a knot that is not suited to braided, fluorocarbon, or monofilament line.