The Double Eight knot is very popular in specific areas, namely among fishermen, tourists, climbers. Proper use of it allows you to quickly and competently connect the gaps in the fishing line, securely tie cables or tourist ropes together, ensuring safe and timely climbing mountain peaks, descending rivers or organizing a place to sleep.
Features
Knots used in modern times were invented many centuries ago. They have found their application mainly in maritime affairs. Now this valuable knowledge is used by climbers, tourists and fishermen.
There are many schemes under consideration, among which the most popular versions are:
- Double Eight knot;
- fisherman's eight;
- similarly knitted loop.
These options are great for braided and other typesfishing line. This is due to the fact that these gears, connected in this way, have fewer kinks than when using other types of weaves. Another plus of the "eight" is that it does not critically deform the fishing line or braided line, despite the rather high load. An increased indicator of strength and safety of adhesion is achieved by using control ties. The presence of unnecessary elements is offset by such significant advantages as lightness and simplicity.
When is it recommended to knit the Double Eight knot?
Given the several varieties of the clutch in question, the scope of its use is quite extensive. It applies:
- to create a movable and static loop;
- tying hooks, cargo, bait and other equipment to the edge of the main line;
- connecting the leash on tackle with the main line;
- adhesion of braided edges;
- increasing the overall length of the rig.
In all these cases, the Double Eight knot or its varieties are successfully used. It is worth noting that many feeder fishing champions advise using this scheme in almost all cases when it is necessary. Despite the fact that the harnesses have a similar principle, each element has its own knitting pattern.
Standard (fishing) eight
This loop is one of the basic knots. It is focused on attaching hooks, spinners, weights equipped withears. This mount is considered one of the most durable and reliable. The method is also good because during operation a lump of gear is not created that scares off a potential catch. At the same time, even a slight deformation does not affect the quality characteristics of the fishing line.
Before the invention of synthetic tackle, fishermen used the Double Eight knot to bind natural materials (flax, gut, hair, etc.). Despite all the advantages of the loop, it served as the basis for several more similar varieties. Next, consider how to knit this knot.
Procedure of actions
Stages of work:
- Double fishing line make a loop, which is pre-stretched through the swivel or hook ring.
- The forest is wrapped around the base, threaded again into the ring.
- Pull the knot with force, having previously wetted the processed tackle (for reliability).
In order not to forget the skills at the pond, at home, repeat these steps, bringing them to automatism. The main advantages of this system include the fact that the knot does not move under a significant load, the loops are untied without problems, since they are not tightly tightened. In addition, the operation is fast, it takes just a few seconds.
Flemish knot
This is one of the names of the "Double Eight". This loop has the same benefits as the above circuit. A slight deformation effect on the fishing line does not make it possible to weaken the edge of the tackle. Compared tomany similar harnesses, the loop in question guarantees greater reliability in connecting natural and synthetic materials.
Knitting pattern
It consists of the following steps:
- One end of the rope or fishing line is bent and put on the root part so that a loop is obtained.
- Next, pull the loop over the base, tightening so that the main element remains free.
- Throw the loop over the knot.
- Kie the connection securely, then cut off the excess around the edges.
If significant loads are expected, for the knitting pattern of the Double Eight knot, a rope or a forest of equal diameter is selected, and the ends are left relatively long for reliability or the remnants are tied with lock knitting.
Pros and cons
Benefits include:
- a simple knitting pattern;
- wide range of double (counter) eight usage;
- the possibility of connecting two pieces of fishing line, mounting a leash, attaching pieces of rope;
- no displacement of the knot, which, when tied and operated, remains motionless strictly at a given point;
- the knot is easy to untie;
- fastening does not loosen.
Flaws:
- you can knit only on a fishing line with a large section, you won’t be able to tie the leashes, but it’s easy to fix;
- during installation, you will need to fold the running edge of the rope or fishing line;
- mandatory necessaryknow variations;
- strength of the system is lost on tough materials such as fluorocarbon line.
Other Popular Knots
In modern times, in addition to the specified method of fastening, the following types of knots are used:
- Dagger type. Refers to the best options for connecting edges with a large section. It is not complicated in the scheme and is compact after tightening.
- Bowline arbor. The oldest and very original knot, contains elements of the usual loop, half-bayonet, weaving and straight knots.
- The straight version is a pair of half-knots tightened sequentially one after another in different directions.
- Anchor version. A very secure fastener used to secure marine anchors.
- The noose is tightening. Two loops are circled several times with the running edge of the rope, then the end is threaded into the loop turned to the root side, after which, pulling out the extreme loop, they clamp it in it. Hanging loops were knitted in this way.
- Climbing knot. It is notable for the fact that, in comparison with the figure eight, it unties and tightens equally well in both directions.
- Barrel variant. The lower part of the loop is drawn along the central part of the bottom of the container, the free edges are connected with a straight knot or a gazebo knot, depending on the circumstances.
Result
Above are some types of knots and how to knit them. This isonly a small part of the mounts known to the world of options. The presented models are the most popular and reliable, they are used for fixing fishing tackle, tourist ropes, boat and climbing ropes. With a little patience and knowledge of the theoretical part, it will not be difficult to knit such designs on your own.
