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Knots you need to know page 1 of 4 knots you need to know fishing knots allow you to properly tie your line to your hook, lure and other tackle. This knot is made by forming a regular figure eight and then following round with the other rope, as in fig. Elias gedney patron, east kingdom guild of st erasmus knots vocabulary where bend is a noun and middle is a verb bend a knot that is used to join two lines together bight the turn part of a loop fuse to partially melt the end of a synthetic line to prevent unraveling. The ultimate encyclopedia of knots and ropework pdf free. Pdf ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. The ultimate encyclopedia of knots and ropework stepbystep instructions for over 200 different knots, bends, hitches, loops, plaits and whippings clear. These knots have been developed and tested thoroughly to assure tying ease and strength.
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