Every angler knows the importance of fishing knots. They are aware that this knot at the end of the line helps to decide whether you are going to catch some trophy fish or just lose it after having caught it. It is not uncommon for amateur anglers to put the blame of not catching a fish on one's rotten luck but, in all honestly it must be admitted that it has nothing to do with luck. A simple knot can often make you lose a fish and thus it is of utmost importance to learn the few basic fishing knots and mastering them.           

Each fishing knot has specific purpose apart from allowing you to tie your line to your lure, hook and other tackle. But the types of knots vary according to the different type of fishing lines and needs. Nonetheless, one has to learn to tie the knots correctly to make sure that they done come off easily. One has to practice and practice till he is able to tie them without making any mistakes. One must always remember to pull the knots tight and wet them with saliva that prevents damage to the line. To avoid catching weeds and snags, the tag end of the knot has to be trimmed properly.  

Fishing knots also vary according to the line that is being used. For example braided knots do not stretch or contract but are likely to slip although they make a solid connection, whereas monofilaments stretch and allow the line to grip well and not slip. If the number of wraps made are too many it will cause friction between the line and the knot until it breaks. Too few wraps will cause slippage and not solve the purpose of the knot. Thus, to make it a particular knot perfect, there is no other way but to practice and practice more till one gets it perfectly.

It is wise of an angler to learn at least three to four knots that relate exclusively to his mode of fishing. Palomar knot, Bimini knot, Uni knot, blood knot, improved clinched knot are some very common and versatile knots. These knots tie a fishing line to a lure or a hook. A fisherman has to first identify his own style of fishing and based on that he has to choose the few useful knots among the vast number of knots known to man. A valid question might arise here - where can one learn all these basic knots. http://www.marinews.com/knots/fishing-knots/ is the answer. Just click on the link and you will come across endless number of fishing knots.

A trout fisherman uses a different set of knots than a fly fisherman and a deep sea angler. This is because the fish are different and so a specific type of tackle is used, which are meant for that particular species. You cannot possibly fish a tuna with a fly fishing tackle and vice versa. It is important to learn the fishing knots by heart and master them to perfection. Loosely tied knots often come lose in the water and they fail to solve the purpose of holding the lure or the hook for the fish to bite. Now that you know where to find all the knots, so get ready to learn them. Good luck!   

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Allan Simons is an expert fisherman. Here are a few tips from him about the simple fishing knots; how to learn them and where.