Uni knot
Encyclopedia
The Uni Knot is a multi purpose fishing knot
that can be used for attaching the fishing line
to the arbor of a reel
, for joining lines, and for attaching lures, snaps, and swivels.
The Uni Knot is widely used for attaching hooks, rings and swivels to the end of the line.
The Uni Knot retains approximately 85-90 per cent of the monofilament's breaking strength. Knot strength varies between different fishing line brands but basically Uni-knot works well with all monofilament fishing lines.
This knot is also called the Duncan Loop after its inventor, Norman Duncan. The knot was popularized as the Uni-knot by an editor at the Miami Herald in the 1960's
Knot
A knot is a method of fastening or securing linear material such as rope by tying or interweaving. It may consist of a length of one or several segments of rope, string, webbing, twine, strap, or even chain interwoven such that the line can bind to itself or to some other object—the "load"...
that can be used for attaching the fishing line
Fishing line
A fishing line is a cord used or made for angling. Important parameters of a fishing line are its length, material, and weight...
to the arbor of a reel
Fishing reel
A fishing reel is a "cylindrical device attached to a fishing rod used in winding the line". Modern fishing reels usually have fittings which make it easier to retrieve the line and deploy it for better accuracy or distance. Fishing reels are traditionally used in the recreational sport of angling...
, for joining lines, and for attaching lures, snaps, and swivels.
The Uni Knot is widely used for attaching hooks, rings and swivels to the end of the line.
The Uni Knot retains approximately 85-90 per cent of the monofilament's breaking strength. Knot strength varies between different fishing line brands but basically Uni-knot works well with all monofilament fishing lines.
This knot is also called the Duncan Loop after its inventor, Norman Duncan. The knot was popularized as the Uni-knot by an editor at the Miami Herald in the 1960's