A beautiful knot at the end of a rope. How to learn how to properly tie a sea knot
Most people associate knots with knitting and needlework, but in fact their use is more general. So even lovers of an active lifestyle very often have to make various knots, for example, climbers, travelers while hiking.
No matter how surprising it may be, blue field workers very often have to make special rings from fishing line. How successful the fishing will be depends on how the knot is made from the fishing line.
There are many fishing knots. For example:
- Fishing knot for a hook without an eye.
- Fishing knot for hooks with a spatula.
- The fishing knot is simple and complex for hooks with a spatula.
- Stopper knot.
- Water node.
- Connection using the loop-to-loop method.
- The knot is surgical.
- Duncan knot.
- Albright fishing knot.
- Snell fishing knot.
- Fishing knot Tube nail.
- The knot is bloody.
- Loop.
- Palomar knot.
- Improved clinch knot.
- And others, perhaps less reliable.
This list contains the most famous and widely known fishing knots. Despite the fact that there are many of them, they all have their own purpose.
Today, there are three main types of fishing lines known, such as:
- The main material for its manufacture is nylon. There is both transparent monofilament and colored one.
- Stronger than monofilament and consists of several very thin threads woven into a cord. You can find wicker of any color.
- Invisible in water.
The fishing line is selected depending on the fishing conditions and the accessories used. At the same time, each fishing line has both advantages and disadvantages.
This fishing line has average strength, which depends on the quality of the source material - nylon. Its advantage is also that monofilament is accessible to a wide range of anglers. In retail outlets there is a large selection that can satisfy the needs of every fishing enthusiast.
Monofilament fishing line tends to stretch, which can be considered both its advantage and disadvantage. The stretchability of the fishing line makes the tackle less sensitive, especially at long fishing distances. Despite this, its stretchability helps dampen the jerks of large fish, distributing forces both along the fishing line and along the rod.
This fishing line also has both pros and cons. The fact that it is stronger than monofilament fishing line is its undoubted advantage. It practically does not stretch, so it transfers the slightest bites to the tip of the rod. This is especially noticeable when fishing at long distances. Despite its advantages, this fishing line also has its disadvantages. For example:
- Its high cost, which is not always justified.
- There is no transparent braid, so it is very noticeable in the water and alarms the fish.
- It is very tough and if you handle it carelessly you can get injured (cut your fingers).
Its main advantage is invisibility in water, but in other respects it is inferior to monofilament fishing line and braided line. Besides the fact that it is expensive, it is not very durable. In this regard, anglers do not use it as their main fishing line. But fishermen still found a use for this fishing line. You can make leashes from it. Since it is invisible in water, you can safely overestimate its thickness. The fish won’t notice it anyway, and a piece of fifty centimeters won’t cost much. 10 meters of fluorocarbon fishing line, if you make leashes from it, will be enough for the whole season, and cheap monofilament will also serve as the main fishing line.
Knitting a stopper knot on a fishing line
It is best to tie a stopper knot on a monofilament fishing line. A similar knot is knitted on top of the main fishing line. The most primitive knot is knitted like this: a loop is formed from a stop fishing line, after which it is thrown onto the main fishing line and wrapped 5-7 times around the lines folded together. Before tightening, the knot is moistened with water and tightened. There are other options for locking knots, but this one is the simplest.
The surgical knot is intended for attaching two fishing lines or attaching leashes to the main fishing line. It is quite simple to knit, but it is particularly durable. The only thing is that it is not suitable for connecting thick fishing lines, as this can complicate the fishing process. To form a knot, you need to take the fishing lines and place their ends in two. Then form half a loop and insert the lines folded together into it. To make the knot stronger, you can make one turn around the loop and pass the fishing line through it again. After this, the loop moves a little and the tightening of the loop begins. Before it is finally tightened, the area is well moistened, for example, with saliva. A knot that is wetted and then tightened is always stronger if this is not done.
Tying knots on fluorocarbon fishing line
Fluorocarbon fishing lines are inferior in strength, so forming connections requires special care. In addition, fluorocarbon fishing lines are quite rigid and if there is a poor-quality knot, the knot may unravel. Therefore, each unit must be moistened with water. If this is not done, then overheating of the assembly due to friction may weaken the fastening.
The following knots are more suitable for knitting fluorocarbon:
- Carrot. It is advisable to form a primitive knot at the end of the leash. After this, it is pulled into the loop of the supporting line and wrapped around the main line about 10 times in one direction and the same number of times in the other. After such actions, the connection is wetted and thoroughly tightened.
- In addition to this unit, it is possible to use other options, such as Albright or Greener. These are more difficult knots that can only be mastered after video instruction.
Knots for tying a wobbler
If a bait such as a wobbler is tied directly to the main line, then the bait will have a more believable game. We can recommend a couple of knots for knitting with a wobbler:
- The knot is a tight loop. First you need to form a simple knot, without tightening. The end of the fishing line is threaded through the wobbler ring and through a loose knot. After this, the main line is pulled, thus moving the loose knot towards the end of the wobbler. Finally, make another loop and finally secure the knot.
- Rapala knot. First, a knot is formed from a tight loop. Afterwards, another knot is formed at a distance of 15 cm from the end of the fishing line, after which the end of the fishing line must be pulled through the wobbler ring and through the knot that has not yet been tightened. At the next stage, the ring of fishing line is wrapped around the main fishing line 5-6 times and a loop is formed near the wobbler. Finally, the end of the line is passed through the first knot one more time and only after that the knot is tightened.
Method of tying a jig to a fishing line
Almost all jigs are equipped with a ring, which is used to attach it to the fishing line. The fishing line is threaded through this ring, after which a loop is formed along the hook. Then a certain number of turns are made with the freed end and this end is threaded into the existing loop. Finally, the noose is tightened. You should never forget about wetting the nodes, this will make them more reliable.
If the ring is not located on top of the jig, but somewhere in the middle, then fastening is carried out using a regular noose. The end of the fishing line is threaded through the ring, a loop is tightened, which is wrapped around the fishing line several times and threaded through the jig. The loop is tightened: the jig is secured.
If two or more jigs are attached to the main line, then such a design is called a “locomotive”. As a rule, the upper jig should be smaller and the lower jig should be larger. First of all, the upper jig is attached, at a distance of 25 cm from the end of the fishing line.
To begin with, the jig is put on a fishing line and pulled to the place where it should be. Then a regular loop is formed and tightened. After this, the end of the fishing line is wrapped twice around the fore-end and threaded through the ring, downwards.
After this, the second jig is attached in any suitable way. The end of the fishing line is pulled through the ring of the jig, a loop is formed, a certain number of turns are made, the end of the fishing line is pulled through the ring, and the loop is tightened. The unnecessary end of the fishing line is cut off. To secure the fastening, you can make two loops on each fastening.
The leash on the fishing line must be securely fixed and, at the same time, the fastening must be such that the leash can be quickly replaced. There is a good and reliable connection option - this is “loop to loop”.
First, a loop is formed at the end of the main line. To do this, the fishing line is folded in half at the end and tied. The result should be a loop, up to 5 cm. The excess protruding tip must be cut off. A loop is formed on the leash in a similar way. Once the loops are completed, the leader loop is pulled through the lead line loop. Then the other end of the leash is pulled through the leash loop, where the hook is attached. Finally, the leash loop is tightened. The result is a reliable fastening.
Many anglers use accessories such as snap swivels to attach leashes. The swivel prevents the leash from twisting, and the latch makes it possible to change the leash very quickly.
This is a very simple knot to make, allowing you to efficiently connect a hook with a fishing line, or a fastener with a fishing line, or a winding ring with a fishing line. First, the fishing line is folded in half and a loop is formed, which is pulled through the eye of the hook or the free space of the winding ring, or swivel, or clasp. After this, the fishing line is knitted in a regular knot. In this case, the hook must be inside this loop. The next step is to pass the hook, swivel or ring through the top of the loop and tighten it. The result is a secure fastening of the hook, swivel or latch.
First you need to take two fishing lines, put them together and form a regular knot. Useless ends should be removed with a sharp object. After this, in place of the knot you need to form a loop, after which you need to make several turns of the fishing line (8 possible). Thread a knot into the formed loop, moisten the area and tighten it well. Unnecessary elements need to be cut off. We can safely say that the two fishing lines are tightly connected. The main advantage of this unit is its ease of implementation.
To do this, you can use the Mikonenko node. The lines to be connected are taken and folded in half so that the length of the ends is the same. The next step is to tie them with a regular knot. This node is considered auxiliary. Then they take a thick fishing line and form a loop about 10 cm in size, after which they clamp the beginning of the loop and the auxiliary knot with their fingers. At the next stage, a loop is formed from a thin fishing line, passed through a loop of a thick fishing line and wrapped around it about 5 times. Finally, take an additional knot and pass it through the gap between thick and thin fishing line, and tighten it. The connection should be wetted before tightening. The knot is pulled out with successive movements, then by one or another fishing line. Excess, unnecessary ends should be cut off.
How to tie braid and simple (monofilament) fishing line
To reliably tie two fishing lines that differ significantly in their characteristics, it is better to use the Carrot knot. A loop is made on the monofilament line through which the braided line is pulled with a reserve. Around the monofilament, 8-10 turns of the braid are made in one direction and the other. The end of the braided line is threaded through the loop of the monofilament line and tightened, but not very tightly. The joint is then wetted and tightened with maximum force. Excess ends must be removed as carefully as possible so that they do not interfere with the fishing process. This is a very simple and reliable unit, although there are others that are somewhat more complex in execution.
To do this, you need to form a loop on the fishing line, after which a hook is attached to it. One end of the loop is wrapped around the shank of the hook about 7 times. Finally, the ends are tightened and the knot is moved closer to the spatula. Excess, interfering elements are cut off with scissors.
Knots for thickening the fishing line
To do this, there are certain types of knots that allow you to thicken the line in one specific place. As a rule, simple knots are used for this. If you take the end of the line and pull it through the loop, and then tighten it, you will get a thickening on the line. Despite the simplicity of execution, a fairly reliable thickening is obtained. Alternatively, you can use the figure eight knot, which is not much more complicated than the previous one. The end of the fishing line needs to be pulled through the loop, but in a slightly different pattern, bringing it behind you. It is convenient because it is easier to untangle if necessary, although it is easier to cut off this place. As an option, a “bloody knot” is also suitable. In terms of execution, it is the same, only after threading the line through the loop, one turn is made around the main line and only then tightened.
There are quite a lot of similar knots and the simplest of them is the half-bayonet. To do this, you need to take the end of the fishing line and loop it around the device, and then around the main end of the fishing line and pull it into the resulting loop. After this, this end is tied to the main line with a grip. The result is a knot that can withstand high forces without tightening. In addition to this method, there are other methods for obtaining non-tightening joints, such as a simple bayonet, a fishing bayonet, a bayonet with a skid, a mast bayonet and others.
Knots for tying two cables
To connect two cables together, you can use several knots, but you can also suggest the simplest of them, called the “oak knot”. To begin with, you need to take two cables, connect them together and tie them with a regular knot. Although it is very easy to tie, it is very difficult to untie it later. Another option called “eight”. At the end of one of the cables you need to form a figure eight, then stretch the end of the other cable through it and form a figure eight on it in the same way. After this, you need to take both ends of the cable and tighten the knot. Knots such as water, woman's, straight, surgical, docker, polish, clew and others, very similar to the figure eight knot.
Tightening knots
One of the simplest to perform is a self-tightening knot. It can be tied very quickly, but is very secure. The reliability of the knot can be increased by adding several half-bayonets.
Knots such as cowhide, blind loop, sliding bayonet, python knot and others are classified as self-tightening knots. Such nodes use the same principle - the greater the load on the node, the stronger it holds.
There are also non-tightening loops, of which the oak loop is the simplest. It is formed as follows: the end of the fishing line is folded in half, after which a simple knot is tied. For greater security, you can tie a double knot, forming a loop at the end.
The “vein” loop is also knitted very simply. To do this, you need to carry out a step that involves wrapping it around the doubled end of the fishing line, before forming an oak loop. Its advantage is that it is much easier to untie.
Loops such as Flemish, fisherman, and Eskimo loops are non-tightening loops.
Tightening loops
A loop with a running simple knot is the easiest to perform. Take the end of the rope and wrap it around the same rope, but slightly higher, after which a simple knot is tied. If you pull the end of the fishing line and fix the knot, the loop will tighten. Similar types of loops include sliding figure eight, snare knot, scaffold knot and others.
Quick release knots
The quick-release figure eight is a good example of this type of knot. A similar knot is formed in the same way as a regular figure eight, only the end of the fishing line, folded in half, is inserted into the resulting loop. These include: simple knots, reef knots, Kalmyk knots and so on. Their purpose is to quickly secure something and just as quickly release it.
Special maritime knots
In addition to the usual fishing nodes, there are also special sea nodes. For example, a hook knot is needed to tie a load to the hook. It is tied like this: take the end of the cable and wrap it around the back of the hook, after which it is brought into the hook and the main part of the cable is placed on top. The end of the cable is fixed with a thin rope or skimushgar. Bag or barrel units are used when it is impossible to lift the container in any other way.
There are several types of interesting, special knots, such as amphora (for attaching amphorae), Olympic (consists of five rings) and archer's loop (the tension of the bow is adjusted), as well as some others.
Knots for fishing tackle
Almost all knots are designed to securely attach the hook to the fishing line. The bayonet assembly includes a pair of half-bayonets located on the shank of the hook. There is also a figure eight knot, which is no different from a regular figure eight. As an option, knots such as step, tuna, roller, salmon and others are also suitable.
A knot such as a blind knot is recommended. To perform it, you need to form a loop on the fishing line or leash. After this, the loop is inserted into the eye of the hook and thrown over the hook. The result will be a blind loop. This type of knot is ideal for knitting cotton fishing lines, as well as for attaching sinkers.
These are nodes whose purpose is to decorate a particular object. As a rule, they are used in everyday life, for decorating gifts, curtains and other functions. Such knots are characterized by a unique name, for example, Turkish knot, royal knot and others. In addition to them, there are also three-loop, four-loop and cord knots. Using the Turkish knot as an example, you can determine how to correctly knit such knots. The rope is laid in such a way that two loops are light one on top of the other. A third loop is made a little to the right, the rope of which is passed under and over the lying two loops. Then a fourth loop is knitted, which is located slightly lower, but to the right of the other loops. After this, the last loop is made at the beginning of the item and tightened. The result should be a Turkish knot.
Reliability of various components
As a rule, the strongest and most reliable knots are used by fishermen to attach gear. The strongest knots are considered to be the “boa constrictor” and “python” knots. Even the simplest knot, along with such knots as the “eight” or “non-veri”, is considered one of the most reliable. As a rule, fishermen do not use complex and intricate knots, since their reliability is in question.
The leash can be tied to the main line in the following ways:
- Segments of cambric are put on the main fishing line, after which the leashes are attached to them using a loop.
- Each leash is equipped with a swivel with a carabiner, with the help of which fastening is carried out.
- Fastening using the “loop-to-loop” method.
- Using regular buttons to attach leashes.
- Fastening with wire tap.
The knot is one of the oldest inventions of mankind. Since ancient times, a person cannot do without ropes and the ability to tie knots. But is it really so important in our time to know how to tie knots, since metal and synthetics provide us with reliable fastening of a wide variety of objects? It turns out to be important. In our life we need to be able to tie knots on shoes, tie stacks of books, tie bags, tie things to the trunk of a car, pull and securely tie ropes, securely tie hooks to fishing line. But the vast majority of people have a very primitive idea of how to tie knots.
In this small book you will find 38 knots that can be useful in a variety of situations. All these knots have been thoroughly tested, tying patterns and explanations for the patterns are provided, areas of application, existing limitations and disadvantages are indicated. If you want to learn more about knots, I advise you to refer to the wonderful book by L.K. Skryagin "Sea Knots" (Moscow, Transport, 1982).
Learning knots takes time and patience. Take a thin soft rope and sit with it and a book at the table. Start studying the diagram, moving from the root end of the rope to its running end, and then tie a knot with the rope exactly according to the diagram. The running end of the rope is its loose free end, which moves when tying a knot, while the root end of the rope is either fixed motionless or remains motionless when tying a knot. In the book, the running and root ends are designated as follows:
Once you understand the pattern, tie the knot several times, choosing the tying method that is most convenient for you. After all, different people tie the same knot in different ways.
Inexperienced people surprisingly easily forget how to tie a knot. Therefore, if you want to constantly use a knot, you need to tie it many times, bringing the tying process to complete automation. And then you need to periodically repeat the tying training.
Of the 38 nodes, the reader will choose the ones he needs. But everyone should know the simplest knots, for example, any reader should master the woman’s and reef (straight) knots and clearly understand the difference between them.
A few words about the names of nodes. Only some of the nodes have established names. If you look, for example, at English literature, you will find out that the same node can have different names. Often the name of the knot changes depending on the method of tying it. Therefore, some of the names adopted in the book are to some extent arbitrary, for example, the name of the “grinner” knot is not a translation from English, but conveys the sound of the English word.
At the end of the book you will find general recommendations. But you should always remember one recommendation. If you need to use a rope or fishing line made of an unknown material, then test the knot you want to use on it. After all, the properties of the knots change even for a rope (fishing line) with the same material, but with different thicknesses.
And let us remind you once again that only numerous training and repetitions lead to the successful use of knots.
Simple knot
This is the most famous knot, the tying scheme of which is shown in Figures 1 and 2. Once tightened on the rope, a small knot is obtained that is difficult to untie. A simple knot bends the rope greatly, so its strength is significantly reduced. If you accidentally form a simple knot on your fishing line, you should remove it and tie the line with another knot (for example, a snake knot, see p. 24).
In everyday life, a simple knot can be used as a locking knot to prevent the rope from slipping out of the hole. It is also used at the end of the thread to prevent it from slipping out of the fabric, as well as to prevent the end of the rope from unraveling.
A simple knot can very easily and quickly tie two ropes (Fig. 3), but then the knot is difficult to untie. In addition, the rope weakens at the junction. Do not use a simple knot to tie synthetic ropes and fishing lines, it will crawl on them.
Eight
The pattern for tying a figure eight is quite simple (Figures 1 and 2). Unlike a simple knot, it does not weaken the rope much and is relatively easy to untie. This knot is used as a locking knot and as an element of other knots.
Bloody Knot
The name of the node has a long origin. It was tied at the end of whips, which in the past were used to punish naval sailors.
To tie a blood knot, make a loop, wrap the running end around the root end several times (Figures 1 and 2), and then tighten the knot. This creates a neat knot that thickens the rope and is used as a stop knot. The bloody node is included as a component element in a number of other nodes.
Babi knot
Almost every person knows and uses this node. Loop the running end of the right rope around the running end of the left rope (Fig. 1), then repeat this operation (Fig. 2) and finally tighten the resulting knot (Fig. 3). This is how many people tie knots.
This knot can be used on rough ropes with high friction. Since ancient times, women have tied the ends of their headscarves with this knot.
However, you need to remember that this is an unreliable knot; when the ropes are tensioned, this knot slips easily. That is why sailors treat the woman’s knot with disdain.
However, this knot can also be made durable. First tie a simple knot or figure eight at the running ends of the ropes, and then tie the ropes with a woman’s knot. Such a knot will not be untied.
Reef (straight) knot
Look at the diagram for tying this knot (Figures 1, 2, 3). At first glance, it seems that we are getting a woman's knot again. However, take a closer look at Figures 2 and 3 and you will see the difference. It would seem that such a small change allows you to get a completely different, much stronger, straight knot than a woman’s.
However, it is necessary to point out the disadvantages of the direct knot. When the tension of the tied ropes is high, especially when they are wet, it becomes very tight. A straight knot is not very reliable on synthetic ropes, and when you pull one of the running ends towards the root end, it easily unties.
If you want to be sure of the strength of a straight knot, then tie, as in the case of a woman’s knot, a simple knot or a figure eight at the running ends.
Surgical knot
The natural development of a straight knot with the aim of strengthening it is to increase the number of runs around the running ends. This results in a stronger surgical knot than a straight one. In this case, you need to monitor the direction of the drifts.
In Fig. 1, the runs are made against the direction of movement of the clock hand, when viewed from the root part of the left rope, and in Fig. 2, the runs are made clockwise, when viewed in the same direction. If we do not change the direction of the wear in Figures 1 and 2, then we will get an improved woman’s knot, which is not as strong as a surgical one.
A surgical knot is easier to tie than a straight one if the rope is under tension, since after completing those indicated in Fig. 1, the running ends do not slip, and the actions indicated in Fig. 1 can be completed. 2.
Quick-release reef knot
Essentially, this is the same reef knot (see p. 9), one of the running ends of which is folded in half. When you pull on the end of the folded running end, the knot is instantly untied. This knot is widely used in everyday life; it is often called a knot with one bow. However, we must remember that it is not very reliable.
Pay attention to the technique of doubling the running end (see pictures). Using this technique, a number of knots can be made quickly untied.
A reef knot can be used to tie a rope to an object (such as a pole). The reader can easily do this if he understands the diagrams in Figures 1 - 3.
Double reef knot
Here, unlike the previous unit, during the second series of revolutions, both running ends are folded in half (Fig. 2). The double reef also comes undone instantly when one running end is pulled (Figure 3). It is widely used for tying shoe laces, ropes, and tying bows, packages, and boxes. However, it is not always reliable, so it is better not to use it in serious situations.
weaving knot
If you want to securely tie two ropes, even if they differ in thickness, then use a weaver's knot (see pictures). This is a classic knot that can be easily untied by simply sliding the loop of the left rope along the root of the right rope. However, it slides on the fishing line, so the weaving knot cannot be used to tie the fishing line.
Water node
Fold the two ropes with the running ends facing each other and begin tying a simple knot (see p. 6). However, make not one turn, but two (see picture). Once tightened, a very strong knot is obtained, even if the ropes have different diameters. This knot is very difficult to untie, so it is used to permanently connect ropes. Unfortunately, when tying this knot through a loop, you have to pull the short running end of one rope and the long root end of another rope, so it is inconvenient to tie long ropes with it.
This knot is widely used by fishermen to attach a leash to the main fishing line. If you want to strengthen the fastening, then increase the number of revolutions from two to four. An important feature of the water knot: it practically does not weaken the fishing line and ties fishing lines of different diameters well.
Simple half bayonet
A simple half bayonet is a widely used knot. Its circuit (see pictures) is simple. By itself, this knot is fragile, but it is included as an element in many knots.
Simple bayonet
A simple bayonet consists of two identical half-bayonets (Fig. 1). Pay attention to the fact that the direction of wear in both half-bayonets is preserved (in Fig. 1, the running end is carried against the direction of the clock hand, when viewed from the root part), since then a more durable knot is obtained. It makes no sense to use more than three half-bayonets, since a larger number of half-bayonets usually does not strengthen the knot. A simple bayonet is used very often, for example, for securing cargo to the trunk of a car. If the running end of a simple bayonet is attached to the root end (Fig. 2), then such a knot will not be tightened. Then it can be used in the presence of strong traction, for example, for attaching anchors.
Cow knot
Reliable, widely used unit (Fig. 1). If you need to properly tighten the rope, then such a knot is a great way to do it. It usually holds traction well. But if you want to be completely sure of the strength of the cow knot, then add a half bayonet (Fig. 2). The cow knot is indispensable for motorists: when tying things to the trunk, this knot with a half-bayonet reliably completes the fastening process. True, a cow's knot that gets wet in the rain is not always easy to untie. To prevent this from happening, when tying a half-bayonet, fold the running end in half (Fig. 3). This knot is reliable and can be easily and quickly untied in any conditions.
Embossed knot
One of the well-known nodes. There are two ways to tie it. The first method is shown in Fig. 1.
In the second method, two loops are formed (Fig. 2), after which the right loop is brought behind the left loop and both loops are put on the object. Then the embossed knot is tightened. This is exactly how fishermen sometimes attach a float, after wetting the fishing line. It must be remembered that the rope knot is reliable only with a constant pull on the rope.
Constrictor
The constrictor is one of the most tightly tightened knots. It is quite difficult to untie. Therefore, the constrictor is often used once. The pattern for tying a constrictor is easy to understand as follows (see picture). Start tying a knot, then pass the running end on the right under the right loop and tighten the resulting knot.
The constrictor can be made into a quickly untied knot by placing a double folded running end under the loops.
Remember that after tightening the constrictor, both the running and root ends of the rope go perpendicular to the axis of the object to which the rope is attached.
Double constrictor
This knot is more complex than the described single constrictor; it tightens even more. Using a single or double constrictor, you can tie a bag very tightly, tighten a rubber hose, tighten a rolled-up carpet, or apply a tourniquet to a wounded arm.
Python knot
A reliable and durable knot, somewhat reminiscent of a constrictor. However, after it is tightened, the running and main ends are located parallel to the axis of the object being tied, while in the constrictor they are perpendicular.
The python knot can be used to tie hooks to fishing line, although for this purpose it is better to use more reliable knots (see pp. 23, 26).
Blind loop
Let a fixed (non-tightening) loop be tied at the end of the rope (see, for example, p. 20). Then with the help of this loop you can form a so-called blind loop.
Anglers use a blind loop to quickly tie a spoon. To do this, you need to insert a fixed loop into the eye of the spinner and pull its front part to the side of the spinner closest to us (Fig. 1). Then the front part needs to be lowered down (Figures 2 and 3). This loop can be easily untied in reverse order.
It is sometimes called a tag loop because it is used for tying and storing items with a hole.
Gazebo (booline) knot
The arbor knot shown in the figure is the famous classical knot, known to the Egyptians and Phoenicians as early as 3000 BC. In English literature he is sometimes called the king of knots. The gazebo knot is easy to tie, does not damage the rope, does not slip and, if necessary, can be easily untied. Its only drawback is that it somewhat weakens the line. However, some anglers use it to tie a fixed (non-tightening) loop.
The gazebo unit is indispensable for motorists when towing or pulling a car out of a ditch. Motorists can use it to tie things to the trunk as follows. First, tie a small loop at one end of the rope using a bower knot. Then loop this loop around the trunk rod and pass the other end of the rope through it. This creates a reliable fastening of the rope to the trunk, which can then be easily untied. You should complete tying things to the trunk using a cow knot (see p. 15).
Simple loop
This is the simplest of the non-tightening loops: fold the running end of the rope in half, as shown in the figure, and tie a simple knot with it. A simple loop can also be used on synthetic rope; it is durable and does not change its size. However, she weakens the rope greatly. If you try to use it on a fishing line, the fishing line, even with a relatively low tension, will break at the knot of a simple loop. Therefore, anglers should use a fishing loop. In addition, it should be remembered that a simple loop is very difficult to untie.
Fisherman's Loop
Fold the running end of the fishing line in half and begin tying a simple knot. However, make not one turn, but two (see picture). This creates a very strong, dimensionally stable loop. This loop is very difficult to untie, so it is usually used by anglers to tie a permanent loop at the end of the fishing line. A loop with two turns still weakens the line somewhat. If you want to avoid such weakening, then make more turns (four or five).
English loop (fisherman's fire)
An English loop can be tied either at the end or in the middle of the rope. When tightening, you need to bring the resulting nodes closer together.
This loop can be used on a fishing line, but it is not as reliable as a fishing loop and weakens the fishing line somewhat.
Simple running knot
A simple running knot creates a tight loop. To do this, make a loop and pull the root part of the rope through it (Fig. 1). The resulting loop (Fig. 2) is tightened if you pull the root part. A knot can be tied in any part of the rope. You can use it to tighten a bag or tie a rope to an object.
Untied simple running knot
A simple running knot can be turned into a quick release knot. To do this, you need to fold the running end in half and insert it into the resulting loop (Fig. 1). The resulting loop is tightened by pulling the root end of the rope. It comes undone easily by pulling the running end. This is a very common knot; it can be used to tie, for example, a boat. To prevent the knot from accidentally coming undone, insert the running end into the loop (Fig. 2). This knot creeps on the fishing line, so it cannot be used.
Grinner knot
One of the most suitable knots if you need to firmly tie a rope or fishing line to an object. The pattern for tying this knot is clear from the figure. Anglers often tie the lure to the fishing line with this knot. They can also be used to tie a hook and eye to a fishing line. With this knot you can securely tie the fishing line to the spinning reel. The Grinner knot is very difficult to untie.
Improved gripping unit
A simple, strong knot for tying a rope or fishing line to an object. The pattern for tying this knot is clear from the figure. To tie the fishing line, it is necessary, as shown in the figure, to pass the running end through a large loop, otherwise the knot will turn out to be fragile. Anglers use this knot to tie spinners and to tie fishing line to a spinning reel. The improved gripper knot is very difficult to untie. Since it practically does not weaken the fishing line, it can be used to tie an eye hook to the fishing line.
Palomar Knot
This secure knot can be used to tie eye hooks or spinners to any type of fishing line. From the picture you can see that it is easy to tie. This knot is convenient for tying fishing line to a spinning reel.
Snake knot
One of the best knots for tying fishing lines of the same diameter. The pattern for tying it is clear from Figures 1 and 2. After tightening, a symmetrical compact knot is obtained.
It can also be used to tie ropes, but you must remember that a snake knot is difficult to untie.
Do not use this knot to tie fishing lines of different diameters; such a connection is unreliable.
Albright node
A good reliable knot for tying fishing lines of different and equal diameters. When winding thin fishing line onto the folded running end of thick fishing line, make sure that the turns do not intersect and lie neatly next to each other. Albright node
difficult to untie.
Double Grinner Knot
To securely tie two lines of different or the same diameter, use a double-grinner knot. First tie the greener with the right fishing line on the left fishing line (Fig. 1), then tie the greenner with the left fishing line on the right fishing line (Fig. 2). Tighten the resulting knots and bring them closer together.
Step knot
A strong knot for tying a hook without an eye to a fishing line. However, often anglers simplify this knot by not making the first two turns around the hook shown in the figure. This option for tying a hook is also quite reliable.
Sea knot
A widely used reliable knot for tying a hook without an eye to a fishing line. You can also use it for a hook with an eye, then before tying a knot you need to pass the running end of the fishing line through the eye. This knot is widely used by fishermen at sea.
Figure 8 leash
A reliable way to attach a leash to the main line. First, form a figure eight on the main line. Then pass the leader through the figure eight and tie it to the main line and tighten the figure eight. Strictly follow the pattern shown in the figure, then the tied leash will deviate from the main fishing line.
Improved locking unit
A good stopper for stopping the float during long casts. Attach the needle to the main line and wind the stop line around the main line and the needle according to the pattern shown in the figure. Then insert the end of the stop line into the eye of the needle and pull the needle from the stop line towards the needle point. Remove the needle and pull the knot tightly over the ends of the stop line. After this, cut off the excess ends.
Noose with half bayonets
A noose with half bayonets is used to lift and move logs and other cylindrical objects. The method of tying a noose without half bayonets is shown in Fig. 1 and 2, with half bayonets - in Fig. 3. This knot is used by loggers, so it is also called a log knot.
A noose with half bayonets is a strong and reliable knot that is tightly tightened and easily untied after use. First, two half-bayonets are made, shown on the left side of the figure. 3, and then they tie a noose, which needs to be tied a little away from the middle of the log. Before moving, the slack between the half bayonets and the noose must be taken out. The location of the half-bayonets is also important; they should be on the side of the noose in which the thrust is directed. Lifting heavy objects with a noose without half bayonets is dangerous.
Eskimo loop
When stringing a bow, you need to change the size of the loop; an Eskimo loop is used for this purpose. First, a loop is tied (Fig. 1), reminiscent of a simple running knot (see p. 21). However, unlike a simple running knot, when the size of the loop changes, the running end of the rope moves, not the root end. Next, the string is pulled with the running end and the half-bayonet is tied with it (Fig. 2). The Eskimo loop can be used in a variety of situations to tighten rope.
Fishing bayonet (anchor knot)
Tying a knot to an anchor is one of the important operations in maritime affairs. The knot shown in Figures 1 and 2 has been tested by maritime practice; it is recognized by sailors as the most reliable knot for fastening the rope to the anchor.
The fisherman's bayonet (anchor knot) is very similar to a simple bayonet (see p. 14). When using it, you need to attach the running end to the root end. Then the fishing bayonet does not tighten and holds firmly even with very strong traction.
Success node
In Japan, this knot symbolizes success. Fold the rope on the table according to the pattern shown in the figure. Then begin to slowly pull the rope in the directions indicated by the arrows. Make sure that the running end, which will turn down, does not slip out of the loop. Gently help tighten the knot with both hands. The result is an original knot, forming a cross on one side and a square on the other.
- Many knots can be made quick-release if the running end is folded in half at the end of the knot.
- Many knots can be made more reliable if you tie either a simple knot or a figure eight knot at the running end, which prevents the running end from slipping out.
- In new conditions or when using a rope (line) made of an unfamiliar material, the knot should be thoroughly tested before use.
- Good knots have a neat and tidy appearance.
- The more revolutions a unit has, the more reliable it is.
- If the knot looks dubious, then it needs to be tied and cut out on the fishing line.
- Knots need to be tightened slowly and carefully; sharp jerks loosen the knots.
- The knots on the fishing line must be wetted before tightening.
- The ends of the knots on the fishing line should be carefully trimmed. Do not use a dull knife or fire, which will weaken the knot.
- Constantly practice tying knots. The results of the training will be reflected when the knot needs to be applied in a real situation.
Nautical knots are a kind of art that dates back to the advent of navigation. And today this art does not lose its relevance. Absolutely every person who decides to travel across the sea should have the skills to knit sea musings. Regardless of what type of sea transport you have, be it a yacht or a small boat.
It is necessary to take into account that your musing must be very durable and reliable, since the safety of your cargo depends on it. And it must be attached exactly so that you can easily untie it at the right time. All beginners need to know a few basics:
- The fixed fastener, which is located at the end of the cable, is called the main fastener.
- The loose end that begins to move freely when knitting is called the running end.
In addition, there is also English terminology:
- KNOT is a musing that secures the running end to the main end.
- BEND is a mushing that attaches a running end with two torsos and joins it into one.
- HITCH is a musing that attaches the running end to any object.
For beginners, of course, it will be a little difficult, but if you remember the above, then in the future studying this art will not seem so difficult.
Main maritime nodes
There are a fair number of the most important components; all sailors should know them:
Gazebo musing. Eight. Hercules (straight, Turkish) musing.
First of all, you need to remember the gazebo type. It is very versatile, so it is suitable for belaying and mooring without any problems. The most reliable way is to tie two torsos with this knot. Its advantages are:
- Easy to knit.
- Ease of decoupling.
- It has absolutely no sliding properties.
- High level of reliability.
- The Musing Eight is the most standard sea knot. It got its name because of its shape, which resembles the number eight. It provides knitting of several knots.
- Mainly used for fastening.
- It is very easy to tie
- It just comes undone.
The oldest of all nodes is the straight line. Back in the period of ancient Greece, it was nicknamed Herculean. Thanks to it, two torsos of the same diameter are connected. It is often used, but, alas, it is not the most reliable. This musing has the unpleasant property of slipping along the cable.
In addition, it tightens greatly under significant loads and also when wet. The most important thing is to improve your skills more often, because practice is what will help you master this art.
How to tie sea musing?
Below will be listed several ways to knit sea knots. How to tie sea musing? At first glance, this may seem a little difficult, but if you are careful and patient, you will undoubtedly succeed.
Gazebo musing
Make a loop at the bottom and top. Pull the running end through it, and then pass it behind the root end and thread it through the loop. The running end must be in another snare. Then all that remains is to tighten it as tightly as possible.
Eight
Loop the running end around the root end, and then pull it over it. A standard loop should form. You need to put the running end into it, having first pulled it behind you. The final step is a firm tightening.
Direct musing
Fixing this musing will not be difficult. To begin with, you need to pass one running end in one direction, and the second in the opposite direction. Numerous nautical knot diagrams make it easy to learn. They are quite simple, so understanding them will not be difficult at all.
There are also other types of nodes that will be useful to you. There are non-tightening and tightening knots. There are also knots for fishing gear. They can often be found while fishing. Fishermen use them to catch prey. In addition to them, there are also knots that serve for decoration. Thanks to such knots, you can easily decorate your home in a true maritime style. Such nodes include:
- Royal.
- Three-loop.
- Cordova. Turkish (that is, straight knots).
What is sea musing equal to?
Calculating the distance at sea between points along the route traveled by sea transport, there is a value called the nautical mile. It consists of the average arc length and one minute of the earth's meridian.
A knot is a linear speed, which consists of one m/h. It is widely used in maritime and aviation practice.
Sea musing for kilometers. According to the standard, one musing is equal to 1.8 kilometers per hour.
Node history
Ancient knots have been discovered in Finland. Based on research, it became clear that they belong to the Late Stone Age. Of course, the skill of tying knots came to us much earlier, but material evidence of this, unfortunately, has not survived to this day.
Working with them, the man of that century created various kinds of products that helped him in his household. In addition, they were also used in the creation of various accessories. Also, according to people of that time, knots had magical powers.
As mentioned earlier, in ancient Greece, direct musing was widely used. They made a talisman out of it and wore it around their necks, believing that it could protect its owner. In addition, it was also used in medicine. With its help, the Greeks bandaged the wounds of the victims.
They have a large number of interesting legends and stories.
Almost all the units have not been forgotten and have reached us safe and sound. During the excavations, the remains of various harnesses, elements of clothing, accessories, various types of labor weapons, as well as several types of knots were found. But absolutely everyone was known to this day.
But the development of the sailing fleet gave a big impetus. Thanks to him, we were able to create even more nodes that did not have any unnecessary elements. Their history is very rich and from it we can find out how our ancestors lived. What heights have they reached in this art?
It is almost impossible to imagine a hunter, traveler or even a gardener who does not use a rope in the process of their activities. And in everyday life, the skill of knitting various knots can often be useful. However, more often than not, a person’s skill is limited to a very meager understanding of knitting methods.
In order to learn how to tie sea knots, you will need very little - rope and patience. The rope should be made of natural material, be soft enough and not too thick. Carefully consider the proposed diagram and try to tie a knot step by step. Don't think that by tying a few times you will become a master. Beginners very quickly forget patterns for weaving new knots. Therefore, practice constantly, try to bring your actions to automaticity. The main thing is to remember the sequence of operations, and not the name of the node, since only a small part has established names, the rest vary depending on the source. Today, about five hundred different methods of tying knots are known. The most common one is called “simple”. Before you start knitting, remember that the free end of the rope (the one you will tie) is called the running end, and the long part is called the root end. To make a simple knot, twist a loop at the end of the rope and thread the running end through it. Tighten. You will get a small nodule that is difficult to remove. Despite its simplicity, it almost halves the strength of the rope. If a simple knot is accidentally tied in a fishing tackle, it should be cut and the fishing line replaced or the ends tied with another suitable knot.
Learning how to tie elementary sea knots is very simple; the main thing is to remember exactly the step-by-step diagram of each one.
Tying knots on a rope for practical use for various professional purposes and at home is one of the most ancient inventions of mankind. Binding, tightening, locking, quick-release, non-tightening and many others maritime knots, invented by man thousands of years ago and serving us faithfully today, are truly brilliant in their reliability and simplicity.
The straight knot, well known in Ancient Egypt, was widespread in the everyday life of the ancient Greeks and Romans. His image is often found on fragments of vases and jugs in the form of their handles. It adorned the staff of the ancient Roman god Mercury, the patron of trade, and was called Nodus Hercules - the knot of Hercules, since this ancient hero wore the skin of a killed lion, whose front paws he tied on his chest with this knot. The ancient Romans tied the belts of their tunics with Herculean knots.
The inventors of the most ingenious and reliable knots were sailors. After all, it was they, and not the permanent inhabitants of the land, who had to deal with ropes much more often.
A sailing ship that appeared more than six thousand years ago was unthinkable without the ropes that fastened the masts, supported the yards and sails... And if you remember the structure of a large sailing ship at the beginning of our century, for example, the four-masted barque “Kruzenshtern”, then this is tens of thousands of meters of all kinds of gear, hundreds of blocks, hoists, etc.
The rigging of a vessel with any sailing rig was always based on sea knots, and the mechanics of sail control were based on cables and blocks. Each crew member of a sailing ship was required to have impeccable knowledge of rigging: the ability to splice ends, make braids, ogons, benzels, buttons, musings, weave mats, sew and repair sails. Each sailor was required to be able to quickly and correctly tie dozens of all kinds of sea knots, and often do this in the dark during a storm at many meters in height. The art of tying sea knots was brought to perfection by sailors. After all, the safety of the ship under sail depended on it.
By the heyday of the sailing fleet, there were almost 500 sea knots in the maritime industry, not counting buttons, musings, various braids, etc.
How did the names of sea knots appear in our language?
Historically, many of them came to us from English and French back in the middle of the 17th century. In the days of the sailing fleet, sailors used about a hundred different sea knots, which had specific names. The names of maritime knots used in various countries are predominantly English, and many have two or three names at the same time, and some have five or seven names, which creates some confusion.
Many sea knots got their name from the gear on which they were used, for example, clew, halyard, bleach, gynets, or from the name of the objects to which they were tied - pile, hook, boat, barrel, masthead, etc. Some sea knots. , contain a national characteristic in their name, for example: Spanish (gabor), French (top), Flemish loop, Turkish knot, etc. However, there are few knots bearing the names of countries in maritime affairs, since all maritime knots can be considered an international and very ancient invention. After all, even the best of all sea knots, the bow tie, known 5000 years ago in Ancient Egypt, was invented by the Phoenicians.
With the advent of steamships, which in less than a century displaced sailing ships from the sea roads, the need for sailors to know many ties disappeared. The art of tying knots disappeared along with sailboats. And if in the middle of the last century the skill of tying sea knots, brought to perfection, was regarded only as a sailor’s craft, then today it is a rarity, a thing of the past and almost forgotten art
To make it easier to navigate the complex interweaving of knots with their ends, open and closed loops, run-ins, hoses and bayonets, you should first of all understand the interpretation of the basic concepts and terms used in the navy today.
Elements of maritime knots
a - root end; b - running end: c - loop (open); g - peg (closed loop); c - half knot; e - run-out; f - schlag.
ROTAL END - the end of the cable (gear), fixed motionless; or remaining motionless when tying a knot, opposite the running end.
RUNNING END - the loose, free end of the cable that moves (walks) when tying a knot; with its help they select tackle.
LOOP (open) - the running (or main) end of the cable, bent twice so that it does not intersect with itself.
PEG (closed loop) - a loop made by the running or root end of the cable like this. that the cable crosses itself; a type of knot for shortening a cable.
HALF-Knot - a single overlap of two different ends (main and running) of the same cable, or two ends of different cables.
OBNOS - wrapping a cable around an object (spar, firewood, bollard, capstan stock, etc.). made in such a way that both ends do not intersect.
SLAG - a complete (360°) revolution of the cable around any object (spar, other cable, eye, shackle, hook, winch drum, capstan stock, etc.), done like this. that after this the running end is directed in the opposite direction. A rope is also called a loop of cable, tucked into a coil or wound around a view.
HALF JOINT - carrying around an object with a cable, followed by crossing the cable at its root end with a straight knot, without passing it into the resulting closed loop.
