Usage
The Fisherman's Knot is used to join two lines of equal diameter. The knot can be easily tied with cold, wet hands. Though well suited to fishing, there are other knots which may provide superior performance, such as the Blood Knot.
Also known as
- Waterman's Knot
- Angler's Knot
- Englishman's Knot
ABOK
Structure
The Fisherman's Knot is a bend with a symmetrical structure consisting of two overhand knots, each tied around the standing part of the other.
Strength/Reliability
Though associated with fishing, the Fisherman's Knot can slip when tied in nylon monofilament and other slippery lines. If more holding power is required, the
Overhand Knots can be made with more turns, as in the
Double Fisherman's Knot. It is compact, jamming when tightened and the working ends can be cropped very close to the knot.
