How to tie a Grinner Knot

The Grinner Knot is a very strong knot that works with all line types also braided lines. The breaking strenght is close to 100 percent. It is fairly easy to tie and is mostly used for attacing swivels og hooks to the line. The grinner knot can be used for lures too. All in all a great allround knot to have in the fishing knot arsenal.

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How to tie a Grinner Knot

 

The Grinner Knot is a very strong knot that works with all line types also braided lines. The breaking strenght is close to 100 percent. It is fairly easy to tie and is mostly used for attacing swivels og hooks to the line. The grinner knot can be used for lures too. All in all a great allround knot to have in the fishing knot arsenal.

 

Grinner knot tying instructions:

 

1. Put the tag end through the eye of the hook or swivel.

2. Wrap the tag end around the standing part 5 times.

3. Cross the tag end over the wraps to form a loop.

4. Now wrap the tag end through the loop and around the wraps 5 times.

5. Pull the tag end and the standing part while helping the knot towards the eye of the hook with your thumb and index finger.

6. Lubricate the knot and pull it tight

7. Trim the tag end  

 

 

 

Breaking Strenght: The Grinner knot is strong knot and most sources agree that the breaking strenght is somewhere between 80 and 100 percent. It depends on the line used.

 

 

Applications: The palomar knot will connect you line to almost any end tackle including hooks, swivels, snaps and lures .

 

 

 

Linetypes: The palomar knot can be used with monafilament line, flour carbon line and it is highly recommended for braided line.

 

 

 

The palomar knot is also know as: