Double about 6 inches of line and pass the loop through the eye of the hook.
: Always moisten your knots with water or saliva before pulling them tight. This reduces friction and heat, which can weaken the line and cause the knot to fail under pressure. Fishing Knots Illustrated
Pass the line through the eye of the hook and wrap the tag end around the standing line 5–7 times. Double about 6 inches of line and pass
: Creates a perfectly aligned loop at the end of a line. Fishing Knots Illustrated
Tie a loose overhand knot with the hook dangling inside the loop. Pull the loop over the hook. Moisten the line and pull both ends to tighten.
