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Uni-Knot
 
Another excellent knot for joining a line to lures, snaps, swivels or split rings.

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Step 1

1. Insert the end of the line through the eye, doubling back a couple of inches to make two parallel lines as shown in the figure. Use the remaining portion of the free end to form a loop below the parallel lines as shown.

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Step 2

2. Make 6 turns around the two lines, passing through the loop below.

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Step 3

3. Pull the tag end to snug up the turns.
 

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Step 4

4. Pull on the standing portion of the line to snug the knot against the eye, then trim the tag end to 1/8" - 1/4" .

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