5 Levels of Knots for Hook Tying! (SIMPLE- EXPERT)

Fishing season is coming up fast! Be prepared and know how to tie your knots. Today, I will be showing you 5 different ways to tie on fishing hooks as well as why you would need to use each type of knot. Don’t lose fish by tying your knots correctly. Make sure you learn to tie them correctly so you don’t miss out on those massive catches!
0:00 Intro
1:28 The Improved Clinch Knot
3:06 The "No-Disappoint" Knot
4:26 The Snell Knot
6:18 The Snell Knot (with a Twist)
9:03 The Egg Loop Knot
11:41 Conclusion
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[@billybobsowbreath1774]

The egg-knot is one of the first I was taught. We use it to tie on roe for Salmon and Steelhead fishing. Works great! Unfortunately older age and arthritis makes the knot a wee bit more difficult these days. Tip for you young wiper-snappers: Get your self a large hook and cut the pointy-end off and remove or crimp down any barbs... This makes an excellent practice tying hook when you're sitting around or even in bed. Tie a handful of knots before you go to sleep. A little each night helps build muscle-memory. Thank you for the video!

[@zacharyhisaoka]

Thanks!

[@drmatarkin2100]

That first knot I’ve used since I was a little kid. It was on the back of a lure packet and it’s worked every time since I learnt it. I've used it on swings for kids and also in camping.

[@p25h76l]

bowline?

[@drmatarkin2100]

@@p25h76l the improved clinch knot.

[@notyouraveragegoldenpotato]

Bow line ftw

[@503rpf]

Haha me to! Back of the box picture. Caught 2 nice rainbows today with it😂

[@dsbranch9144]

Same here. My grandfather taught me this knot. Never failed and follows the rule K.I.S.S.

[@awesomedave8484]

Don't forget the golden rule...If you can't tie a knot, tie a LOT!

[@nickster5286]

If you can't tie a knot..... learn

[@futuramaiscool92]

@@nickster5286 yes which implies practice, or tying a lot of knots like Dave said. 😊

[@mariopuzo4509]

Constant tension or ur knot falls apart , and practice with bigger line and carabineer,etc.

[@damionallison8450]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kenlim8873]

I just did this just now when I'm fishing, cause cant refer youtube

[@louistorres]

I've never gone fishing in my life and yesterday, my first fishing pole arrived!! You're my first fishing KZbinr!!

[@RunningThruLife]

I picked up fishing this year as something to do on the weekends with my son..I've literally used your videos to help get me get set up and catching fish. Just want to say Thank you!

[@hamoskwentonatinto1303]

This dude taught me alot about fishing than any other KZbin videos.. just want to say thanks to you. I started out catching small fishes to now catching tuna and blue marlins.

[@dizzious]

Palomar knot is the only hook knot you'll ever need. It's super quick and easy to tie and I've never even heard of one failing.

[@private2371]

The only issue is for hooks with a small eye and the pain it can be feeding through essentially 2 fishing lines at ones because you bend it

[@Cool_Ranch24601]

@@private2371 if the eye is too small you can put one through and then feed it back through to make the loop.

[@bac1308]

​@@private2371there are a few baits like that, but in general if the eye is too small for a Palomar putting one end through then back, then you're using too thick of line.

[@TB-zw7dt]

Three sets of trebles on a bait can make it tough. The Trilene knot is perfect to have in your arsenal as well.

[@AtomicOverdrive]

Tested a lot of knots. The Palomar is the strongest and easiest knot to use. If the line cant go trough the eye of the hook twice, really good chance your using WAY to large of a line to start with.. You dont need 40lbs mono for small Brim from your pond.. LOL

[@boarcher4478]

"less talking and fishing, more teaching and learning," I never expected this from a fishing channel.

[@BravoTwo1]

He is amazing

[@danredding7901]

Improved clinch knot is my go to

[@zaheer3130]

the best teaching ever

[@drevil4454]

Easy for you to say. I'm getting so old I find it hard to thread the line through the hook. When I do get it right I and up making a fishing net. : )

[@johnhollis7290]

Finally got this egg loop down. Thanks for the clear and detailed presentation. Tight Lines !!!

[@theknownjames3025]

I ive used a modified version of the first knot for lures and the snell knot for hooks. Works perfectly fine!

[@shamalamadingdong9205]

Thank you for a very informative easy to follow tutorial with close-ups when needed for finger positioning. Glad to see the first knot was the one I've used since being a kid. Fish on 🐟

[@joshuadiaz3466]

Tks, great watching.

[@davidmeredith9808]

You're The Man!

[@adamkerr5]

I love getting fishing knowledge from you. You're very helpful. I hope to spot you in obx one year.

[@dannylinton4923]

Thank you best knot i ever used from youtube

[@sean4236]

Great, in depth info. Thank you.

[@Personalinfo404]

this is absolutely awesome if youre actually going to make it a whole series

[@rafaelalarcon8299]

Thanks for the knowledge

[@dongkhaoradkr]

This is a nice video fishing knot for very fisherman should watch for tying fishing hook, thank brother for sharing 👍🎣

[@thebob3712]

Uni knot for me, fast ,easy and very rarely breaks, I've pulled up 8 foot sharks with it, easy to tie when rolling around in the swell

[@isaacmzt5232]

Thanks for showing those very useful knots. That twisted doubled line is good, i do a similar line twist to rig heavy leader to offshore lures. Keeps the hook in an aligned position inside the lure’s skirt while trolling and i fix the twists with a crimp instead of the knots. My favorite knots for hooks are the Uni knot and palomar. Used these 2 knots for 25 years and they haven't failed me yet, but theres always room for improvement!! Gracias again

[@Brock_Landers]

I realize that this video is from 2 years ago, but I have always used the first two clinch knots for fishing, I've even tied a snell knot while using hooks, but I can't tell you how appreciative I am of you showing us specifically how to tie these knots. I've been looking for different knots to use.

[@harold904]

I like the way you explain things it helps thanks

[@joerover]

well, thanks you sharing ! Double line and last one for holding baits so good for me !👍

[@debradziekiewicz8177]

Excellent demonstration! Thank you for teaching us!

[@Kaptain.Obvious]

The egg loop knot is such a great idea. Thanks.

[@mrb5111]

Very helpful, keep throwing these informative videos in from time to time also show when, how and why to use beads, spoons and feathers.

[@FishinWhileBlack]

Great video. Thank you for this!

[@SteelerStacker33]

AWESOME KNOTS CLASS Thank you for all these

[@briand563]

great vid! learned some new knots. The first knot is the same knot i have been using for 25+ years . 👍

[@garybeesley340]

Excellent! The fourth knot impressed me a lot as well as the fifth knot. You are teaching an old dawg some new tricks. Thanx!

[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@roybibby2351]

As a new comer to the hobby this video was invaluable to me thank you so much.

[@gregdolan6304]

I only ever use two knots uni to uni for braid to fluoro and palomar for everything else they have never failed me and i have never needed anything else but love what your doing man we need to teach and help everyone we can to help keep our passion for fishing alive for the future generations

[@paulsantos5625]

We (Margo and I) love your channel, thank you and Erin for all you do. Incidentally we fished De Soto pier last month where you caught the snook, it’s a nice location I’m so glad you got to be there

[@piloto9631]

Thank you from Brazil for sharing, explaining, purpose and, showing how to do these different types of knots.

[@robbiondo1069]

PALOMAR, you overlooked the best knot

[@toddkrump4520]

Excellent thank you 👍🏼

[@antonioyen2918]

Perfect explanation!

[@kaseymaldonado9762]

Best knowledge to have.. Thank yall..im refer yall to my fishing buddies for knowledge and tips..

[@ScruffyTheBarbarian]

Great tutorial, thank you!

[@CWalthallBrand]

It’s insane how detailed this gets. I missed putting the string in the second loop on the improved clinch knot and the whole thing ended up coming loose while fishing. I had to return to this video to see what I did wrong. Thank you for this!

[@thatfishingnoob]

I learned a snell knot early and use it for everything lol. The snell with a twist looks amazing. I’ll be doing that when fishing around sneaky stuff that’ll break me off. Good stuff!

[@Edwardcruzz13]

I LOVE YOU MAN!!!! Ty im a beginner in pier fishing and im learning alot ty

[@jamesflowers7142]

So far this has been the best fishing knot tying video I’ve seen.... great job

[@MegaPerson012345]

Great video! Thank you.

[@friedscavlegs5109]

Thanks for mentioning which fingers to use. Most knot guides skip that

[@salvattoreceshter8465]

The last one is just amazing 👏 😍

[@MrJohnnygalan]

Excellent info

[@RoddyRizz]

Dopest knot video I've seen 👍🏼

[@justnaturesmusic2133]

I like it! Thanks man, I learned, now I need to practice.

[@andrewhopkins1484]

Thank you so much. I never had anyone to teach me anything about fishing. I've been learning through trial and error for the last 12 years, and I've always been curious how to tie a proper fisherman's knot.

[@ronrother]

Nice succinct review. Thanks.

[@lynnwhyjae]

one of the small things I appreciate about this video is the guidance on finger work while tying these knots. If I had a video of me tying these knots with my current finger work, it might go viral lol. finger work should make me more efficient as my son is just starting so he's getting hung up on a lot of stuff and I'm tying a lot

[@beastboy319]

Your the man.

[@stilltuckered]

Thank you!

[@glyncolman8901]

I use the Snell knot for most of my fishing. I use eyed hooks for sea fishing but, spade end for most of my freshwater fishing. It works perfectly on both.

[@AMFishing2757]

thanks 🥰💪

[@smokenjoe4022]

Knot 4 is a perfect knot for me here in southern Idaho fishing large rainbows and browns over abrasive lava rock and threading night crawlers onto hook and line!!👍 Thanks Brother!!

[@cynthiasauro9333]

wow amazing knots

[@danielthrasher7052]

I use the first one he showed but I loop the eye on the hook two times with my string THANKS FOR SHOWING ALL YOUR FISH LINE KNOTS.

[@boyscout8035]

the best thing about this video is : no annoying music

[@mikehenle9110]

Great job on those knots!

[@Marielledavies]

Those were great 👍 thanks.

[@hilaelekana338]

Awesome teaching

[@hiovannyfermin3021]

Need more videos like this

[@JuiceBoxx_627]

I've been fishing since a child but NO ONE taught me how to tie proper knots, I just kinda did random knots and just hope they held 😅 I mean it worked but thank you guys for the videos that show how to tie proper knots, I think the Snell is going to be my go to. Now just to find which set up would be best, especially for my kids. Just got them some brand new spinner Ugly Stik combos to learn on, they're only about 3'6" so perfect for them to learn with, the closed reels were causing issues casting and the spinner was always easiest for me as a kid so that's what I got them 😊

[@bbcaspian9836]

i learn a lot. TQ

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate.

[@sparky2721]

Thank you so much!!!

[@yellowsport3]

Super cool stuff there!

[@michaelcohen4545]

Excellent video Young Man! You would make a good teacher in real life!

[@DerkaDynamo]

This video was an amazing refresher on knots. I always use the no-disappoint knot but instead of twisting and passing through an eye I form a simple square knot and pass the hoop over the hook and tackle and bind it. Way less steps, virtual unbreakable, and less excess to cut

[@tubeonline629]

Yes I don't know what it's called but very easy and it works, hardest part is getting the doubled line through the eye of hook.

[@johnboyofalaska4182]

I love your Mitchell 300's up there. great reliable tough reels! Thanks

[@jonathanmartinez4333]

Good video and like how the focus shows everything really well

[@derekmcferrin4927]

Love this video!!! I’ve been looking at many vids on the egg loop knot to learn it and this one is the absolute best! Fantastic job with the camera angle, line selection, and finger work. Explaining each step of the way is super helpful too. New subscriber right here!

[@overbuiltlimited]

Same here. Was looking for a refresher on the egg loop knot after being taught by a guide up here in Alaska years ago. It’s the way to go if your fishing for salmon. 👍🏼

[@harrydick3300]

@@overbuiltlimited works for chicken liver or shrimp too for catfish

[@docbobber]

I learned quite a few from u thank you again

[@stevemalone2010]

Good demo and camera work, thanks.

[@lian7092]

thanks , remembered them all

[@crazydave1]

Finally, a video of someone doing a delicate procedure with an actual good camera angle

[@kroto7451]

Thanks for this video! It is really helpful for a beginner like me

[@omardesabzai443]

🙏🙏 my knots never been this good. They may be difficult but you made it easy. Very useful video. Thanks

[@aladslife7963]

G'day, Luv ya channel mate. Fair dinkum you make stuff look so simple. I reckon I'm about the same age as ya old man, with respect, he seems like a cool Dad. Keep up the great footage and if ever you're down under, look us up and we'll down a frothy. Cheers.

[@rumplespliffskin]

Awesome video mate.

[@bxfugitivo]

That 4th one just became my go 2... i never seen that one before

[@juanbarba9372]

Thank great tutorials 😎

[@alvinramosadante]

Nice video thanks for sharing

[@mikeb3153]

Awesome video. I've been stuck on my Tru Turn hooks for largemouth bass/ bass in general. Been meaning to level up for bigger fish. I been catching big bass though, time for a striper trip.

[@rworded]

AWESOME!

[@kerryfoster1]

We have always known the first knot as a tucked blood knot. Works in almost every situation. Reliable and strong.

[@SaveOurChildren2.0]

I always love watching your videos! And that you leave in the funny bloopers… its all good. Going to use one of those for big cat fishing around all the rocks and concrete structures..

[@Iowawalrus]

Very well said and put together.. 👏 nice work

[@charlesdjones1]

Top "notch" instruction, seriously!

[@jrt8356]

Thanks for the video it was awesome

[@boyddennis5546]

Love you videos

[@c1h2r3i4s56987]

This is a very good video Shows everything clearly

[@Ianbond21]

The explanation of hook types and knots to use was very helpful. I'd never even considered it.

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[@mavericklennon8092]

@Jordy Harlem Instablaster :)