Tying Line To Leader
There are a number of good knots for tying line
Jam Knots Figure 8
to leader. Perhaps the most popular is the simple jam knot — figures 8 and 9. A small knot is first tied on the end of the line. Now, assuming that you
Jam Knots Figure 9
are right handed, hold the leader loop in the left hand so that the end is pointing toward you. Insert the knotted end of the line up through and then around
the loop, under the line, and pull tight. Figure 9 shows another way. A modification of this knot, and one I prefer, is the tiller hitch — figure 10. No knot is made in the line. A regular jam knot is tied but