| The Trilene Knot |
| The Trilene Knot is a strong, reliable connection that resists slippage and premature failures. This knot can be used in joining line to swivels, snaps, hooks and artificial lures. The knots unique double wrap design and ease of tying consistently yields a strong, dependable connection. |
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1. Run end of line through eye of hook or lure and double back through the eye a second time. |
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2. Loop around standing part of line 5 or 6 times. Threading tag end of line back between the eye and the coils as shown. |
 | 3. Tighten knot with a steady, even motion without hesitation. Trim tag end leaving about 1/4". |
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| The Palomar Knot
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| The Palomar Knot is a general-purpose connection used in joining fishing line to swivels, snaps, hooks and artificial lures. The double wrap of line through the eyelet provided a protective cushion for added knot strength. |
 | 1. Double the line and form a loop three to four inches long. Pass the end of the loop through hook's eye. |
 | 2. Holding the standing line between thumb and finger, grasp loop with free hand and form a simple overhand knot. |
 | 3.Pass hook through loop and draw line while guiding over the top of the eyelet. |
 | 4. Pull tag end of line to tighten knot snugly and trim tag end to about 1/4". |
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| The Improved Clinch Knot |
| The Improved Clinch Knot is an old stand by. Used to attach lures, swivels and hooks to your line. |
 | 1. Pass line through eye of hook, swivel or lure. Double back and make five turns around the standing line. |
 | 2. While holding coils in place thread tag end of line through the first loop just above the eye, then through big loop as shown. |
 | 3. Hold tag end and standing line while coils are pulled up. Make sure that coils are in a spiral and not lapping over each other. Wet line and slide tight against eye. Trim tag end of line. |
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| Berkley Braid Knot |
| Berkley Braid Knot - This special knot has been extensively testes by the Berkley R&D staff and has proven to be one of the best for use with the new braided lines. |
 | 1. Run double loop through eye of hook or lure. |
 | 2. Loop around end of line and standing part of braided line 8 times. Thread double loop back between the eye and coils. |
 | 3.Thighten knot with a steady, even motion without hesitation. Trim double loop and end of braided line leaving about 1/4". |
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| The Arbor Knot
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| The Arbor Knot provides the angler with a quick, easy connection for attaching line to the reel spool. |
 | 1. Pass line around reel arbor. |
 | 2. Tie an overhand knot around the standing line. Then tie a second overhand knot in the tag end. |
 | 3.Pull tight and nip off excess. Snug down first knot on the reel arbor. |
