angler's knot
Line-securing loop technique
An angler's knot is any of several knots used in fishing to attach hooks, lures, or line to line.
The term most often refers to the perfection loop or the improved clinch knot—reliable knots that hold under the strain of a fighting fish.
He tied an angler's knot to secure the fly to his leader.
- fly fishingCatching fish with imitation insects
- fishing rodTackle for catching fish
- fishing hookBarbed tool for catching fish
- fishing lineThin strand for catching fish
- tensionStretched or strained state
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