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How To Tie The Palomar Knot
August 21st, 2008

The Palomar is possibly one of the best knots you can use to attach swivels and leaders etc to you mainline as its small, neat and doesnt slip like some knots can do. The swivels used in this demonstration are Korda Size 8 Ring Swivels which can be used in conjunction with any of the korda lead clips or inline leads.

Step 1.

Double over the end of the line you wish to tie the swivel to and pass it through the eye of the swivel. (See picture below)

Step 2.

Now tie an overhand knot with the doubled over line. (See picture below)

Step 3.

Pass the swivel through the loop (The one to the right of the swivel in the picture above). (See picture below)

Step 4.

Now moisten the knot and slowly tighten it down making sure the loop you passed the swivel through sits above the knot away from the swivel. When tightening the knot start by tightening down the mainline end first then tighten down the tag end, this will prevent the knot kinking and weakening the line. Then just trim down the tag end.

Heres a picture of the finished knot.