What is the Palomar Knot used for?

Attaching the line to a hook, swivel or snap with maximum strength; Tying on artificial lures and jigs quickly and securely; Rigs with braided multifilament line, where it truly shines; Low-light or hurried situations, since it's easy to tie "in the dark"; Sport fishing and bank fishing where a fast, reliable knot is wanted.

How do you tie the Palomar Knot?

The Palomar Knot is one of the strongest terminal knots and, at the same time, one of the easiest to tie. By doubling the line through the eye, it retains nearly all of the line's strength, making it the favorite of braid anglers. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Palomar Knot hard to tie?

The Palomar Knot is rated easy, in the Fishing category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the Palomar Knot have?

It is also known as Palomar Knot, Nudo Palomar.

What precautions apply when using the Palomar Knot?

Requires passing the loop over the hook; on very large hooks this gets awkward; Not ideal when the lure won't fit through the loop (bulky lures); Always wet the knot before cinching so you don't burn the line.

Palomar Knot

Joins the line to a hook or swivel with a doubled pass, one of the strongest and simplest terminal knots

Also called: Palomar Knot, Nudo Palomar

What it is for

Attaching the line to a hook, swivel or snap with maximum strength
Tying on artificial lures and jigs quickly and securely
Rigs with braided multifilament line, where it truly shines
Low-light or hurried situations, since it's easy to tie "in the dark"
Sport fishing and bank fishing where a fast, reliable knot is wanted