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Learn these rapid knots to secure a fishing swivel
If you're looking to connect a swivel to your fishing line, you have a few knot options at your disposal. Opt for a basic knot, an offshore swivel knot, or an improved clinch knot. Select the one that feels most comfortable, as all three will effectively secure your line to the swivel.
Key Points to Remember
- Create a 4-inch (10 cm) loop at the line's end and pass it through one of the swivel's hooks.
- Loop the line back, around, and through itself to form a simple knot, but refrain from tightening it just yet.
- Thread the swivel through the loop's end and pull it tight to secure the knot.
Step-by-Step Guide
Creating a Simple Knot
Form a loop and pass it through the swivel.
Fold the fishing line back over itself approximately 4 inches (10 cm) from the end to create a loop. Then, insert the loop through the swivel.
Insert the swivel through the loop when tying a basic knot. Wrap the loop around the line and insert it through the resulting hole, as if tying a basic knot. Before tightening, push the swivel through the original loop.
Secure the knot. After inserting the swivel through the loop, grip the swivel in one hand and the line in the other. Pull both ends firmly to secure the knot.
Trim any excess fishing line. Use scissors or a knife to remove the extra fishing line. Exercise caution to avoid injury!
Utilizing an Offshore Swivel Knot
Thread the line through the swivel and twist it. Pass one end of the fishing line through the swivel, then loop it back through to form a loop. Twist the loop once just above the swivel.
Fold the loop back over the line. Take the loop above the swivel and fold it over the swivel, overlapping the line. Use your fingers to hold the loop in place where it meets the line.
Guide the swivel through the loop opening 3 to 6 times. Rotate or spin the swivel through the loop and line opening 3 to 6 times. Ensure the swivel completes a full rotation each time to create coils in the line.
Pull the line to form the knot. Grip the swivel with one hand and use the other hand to pull the line tightly. This action will tighten the knot and secure the swivel to the line. There will be no excess line to trim.
Mastering the Improved Clinch Knot
Pass the line through the swivel and double it back. Guide one end of the line through the swivel's eye. Extend approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of line through the swivel, then fold it back against itself, creating a fold over the swivel.
Twist the line 5 to 7 times and thread the end through the loop. Leave about 1 in (2.5 cm) of space between the swivel and the twists, forming a loop. Twist the line 5 to 7 times, then insert the short end of the line through the loop just below the swivel.
Draw the short end and main line to cinch the knot tightly. Dampening the short line can aid in gripping it. Pull both the short end and main line to tighten the knot against the swivel, ensuring the coils do not overlap. Trim any excess line.
Pointers
Essential Supplies
- Fishing line
- Swivel
- Scissors or knife
