1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook, or swivel.

 2. Double back. make five turns around the line.

 3. Pass the end of the line through the first loop, above the eye, and then through the large loop. Draw the knot into shape.

 4. Slide the coils down tight against the eye.
  

1.  Pass a six inch loop of line through the eye.

2.  Bring the end back on itself, passing it under the doubled part.

3.  Make five loops over the doubled part.

4.  The formed knot is worked into shape.

5.  The knot is sent down the line, against the eye of the hook or swivel.
  

There are at least 6 variations of the Hangman's Knot, all of them excellent for terminal tackle, swivels and hooks. The "standard" Hangman's Knot holds only five turns when tied in monofilament nylon.

1.  Overlap the two lines for about six inches.

2.  Using one end, form a circle that overlies both lines.

3.  Pass the end six times around the two lines.

4.  Pull the end tight to draw the knot up into shape.

5.  Repeat the process using the end of the other line.

6.  Pull both lines to slide the two knots together.

 
  

A better join can be made using one of the Hangman's Knots, known to the International Game Fish Association fisherman as the Uni-Knot.  This is a knot used for attaching the line to the spool of the reel.

1.   Lie the ends of the two lines  against each other, over- lapping about six inches.

2.   Take 5 turns around one line with the end of the other, and bring the end back where it's held between the two lines.
3.   Repeat by taking 5 turns around the other line, bringing the end back between the two lines. These two ends should then project in opposite directions.

4.   Work the knot up into loops, taking care that the two ends do not slip out of position.

5.   Draw the knot up tightly.
 
  

NOTE:  In cases where the diameters are very dissimilar, either the Surgeon's Knot should be used, or the thinner line should be doubled where the knot is formed.

1.  Double about five inches of line, and pass through the eye.

2.  Tie a simple Overhand Knot in the doubled line, letting the hook hang loose. Avoid twisting the lines.

3.  Pull the end of loop down, passing it completely over the hook.

4.  Pull both ends of the line to draw up the knot.
  

The Palomar Knot is another very simple knot for terminal tackle. It is regarded  by the International Game Fish Association consistently as the strongest knot known. It's great virtue is that it can safely be tied at night with a minimum of practice.

1.  Pass the end of the line, trace or tippet through the eye twice, leaving a loop hanging below the hook.

2.  Hold both lines along the shank of the hook.

3.  Use the loop to wind tight coils around the shank and both lines, from the eye upwards.      Use from 5 to 10 turns.

4.  Use the fingers to hold these tight coils in place. Pull the line (extending from the eye) until the whole loop has passed under these tight coils.

5.  With coils drawn up, use pliers to pull up the end of the line.
  

1.  Lay the two lines against each other, overlapping about nine inches.

2.  Working the two lines as one, tie an Overhand Knot. It will be necessary to pull one line (say the leader) completely through this loop.

3.  Pull the leader through this loop again.

4.  Pass the other end through the loop.

5.  The formed knot can now be worked into shape.
 

As mentioned in the Blood Knot, that if the two lines to be joined vary greatly in their diameters, the lesser line may be doubled at the knot, or the Surgeon's Knot may be used. In the latter case, it will probably be necessary to have one of the lines rolled on a spool, or perhaps wrapped on a temporary card, so that it may be passed through the loop.