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Double six inches, through the eye

Double six inches, through the eye — step 2 of 5 in Three Fishing Knots That Hold. Pass the doubled line through the hook eye. Tie a loose overhand with the double so the hook hangs in the loop.

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Free fishing tip: Double six inches, through the eye (step 2 of 5 from "Three Fishing Knots That Hold").

Pass the doubled line through the hook eye. Tie a loose overhand with the double so the hook hangs in the loop. Pass the hook through that loop. Wet. Pull the standing line so the knot slides down to the eye.

If the loop flips ugly, you twisted. Untie. Braid loves Palomar. Make 10. The tenth should take 20 seconds.

You'll need

  • Double through eye
  • Overhand
  • Hook through loop
  • Wet pull

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