Anyone who has ever tried to fish knows that you need to use a good knot to make sure your line doesn’t come loose. The Trilene Knot is one of the most popular knots for this purpose, and it’s easy to learn how to tie it. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to do it. Let’s start!
What Is The Trilene Knot?
If you have been fly fishing for any amount of time, then you have probably heard of the Trilene knot. But if you are new to the sport, or even an experienced angler who has used other knots in the past, chances are that you are wondering what the fuss is all about.
Why Use The Trilene Knot?
The Trilene knot is a fishing knot most often used for tying monofilament to terminal tackle such as hooks, swivels and lures. Like other popular knots, it has its pros and cons. While it may not be the fastest knot in the world, for some, it may well be the preferred knot by default.
It is one of the most popular knots because it is relatively easy to learn, dependable and strong. Like other fishing knots, it will weaken your line slightly, but you can always compensate for this by using a stronger tippet
How To Tie The Trilene Knot
What to prepare
You will need:
– A needle, hook, or another pointed object
– Your choice of line
– Scissors
Before you get to the actual knot tying, take a moment to examine your lure or hook. The first thing you will notice is that there are two different types of eyelets to choose from. There is one with an extra-long shank and one without. Choose whichever style fits your needs best. The only difference between the two is that one has an open space all the way to the tip of the shank while the other allows for a bit more leeway in tying.
Detailed instructions
Below are 6 easy steps to handle this knot:
Step 1: To start, slide the tag end of your line through one eye on a hook or lures. Now pull gently until you’ve worked enough to set it for use.
Step 2: Now, Pass the line through your hook or lure again.
Step 3: Make six wraps around the mainline with your tag end.
Step 4: To tie your line, start by sliding the tag end through the double loop that forms at the hook eye or lure.
Step 5: Before you pull tight, moisten with water or saliva.
Step 6: Completed tying a Trilene fishing knot with the tag end cut off to complete it.
Why You Fail To Tie The Trilene Knot
With other knots, failure rates are usually pretty low. People might have a hard time with the bowline or the double sheet bend, but those are unusual problems that arise on rare occasions.
So why does the Trilene knot fail so often and what can be done to prevent it?
The main problem with tying a good, sound, properly tied Trilene knot is that you are actually trying to tie two knots at once. You have to first figure out how long your line needs to be for that day’s fishing, then you have to tie the knot in one motion without stopping or crossing your lines.
It sounds like it should be easy enough, but if you’re like me when I first started tying knots (and probably even now) your fingers are all thumbs and find themselves tied in knots more often than not.
The Trilene knot is one of those knots that really helps to have someone show you how to tie it. I would recommend not using monofilament line until you are confident in your ability to tie the knot properly, instead use braided line or superline.
FAQs
How strong is the trilene knot?
The rare tie-breaking ability of this knot makes it a challenge to learn, but once you do the lines strength can be matched by 85%.
The Trilene Knot is often considered to be an alternative to the clinch knot or Knotless knot. The two knots are extremely similar in structure. However, the Trilene Knot adds a second overhand knot around the mainline. The addition of these extra wraps can result in superior line strength compared to other common fishing knots.
Why is tying the trilene knot difficult?
Bending the Trilene knot is a little more difficult than other fishing knots, but with practice it can be mastered. When you are trimming the tag end of your Trilene knot, leave 1/8th an inch. Moisten it before tightening up so that way it holds fast and won’t come loose while fishing!
Which fishing line would be most suited for the trilene knot?
The Trilene knot is one of the few knots that work well with both monofilament and braided lines. It won’t come undone when you are fishing in cold weather, unlike other popular knots like the clinch knot or uni-knot.
Conclusion
The Trilene knot is one of the most common knots used in fishing and it’s a strong knot that can be used for many purposes. It’s an easy-to-tie, versatile knot and it won’t come loose under pressure or when wet. With this knowledge in hand, you should have no problem tying the Trilene knot with all of your fishing needs! If you’re looking for more information about tying different types of knots that are useful when fishing, check out our blog post!