Fishing knots for a novice?

Question

Hi

I've just bought myself a simple rod, which I'll use to surfcast.

That's basically the ONLY technical term I know so far haha :)

My line has a floater, 5 small lead weights (is that enough?) a metal wire-thing at the end of which is the lure.

Can anyone tell me what knots I need to know, especially the one used to attach the "metal wire" to the nylon?

Is there a website where I can find basic diagrams explaining all the essential points I need to know concerning my rod and line?

Thanks

P.S: don't adivse me to ask at a tackle shop, I'm in Central America, the vocabulary will be lost on me and of no help for further internet research - need it "en ingles"

Answer 1

I use 1oz weights when I fish currents.

When I use a steel leader with a hoop, I'll attatch a swivel snap to my line then attach the leader hoop to the swivel snap. (I use a 30lb swivel snap)

The three basic knots that help out alot are:

The Polomar knot

The Albright knot

The Clench or improved clench knot

Answer 2

Try this site, it should be easy for you to understand. Hey, good luck and enjoy all of your fishing adventures! www.floridasportsman.com/HowTo/knots

Answer 3

Go to Youtube.com and type in fishing knots it will teach you tons of knots that really work

Answer 4

check out http://www.AnglersResource.org/knots.htm... there you will find a list of great knows, and pictures that will show you how to tie them, as well as a few videos...

Hope this helps

Joseph

Answer 5

Try this site:

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishin...

Answer 6

This is by far my favorite knot, the "Uni Knot", it's simple easy, super strong, and has many uses.

http://www.in-fisherman.com/magazine/gui...

However, is you are using braided line, than this knot my come loose, as will most knots used commonly in mono lines. You should use a knot that requires the line to be doubled, you can tie this knot if you double the line when passing the line trough the eye of the hook.  Otherwise a good simple knot is Palomar knot, or double Palomar knot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7bBugWIz...

simple and strong!!

```good catchin```

Answer 7

Google" animated knots by grog". That will get you started.