How to tie a carrot knot - diagram and video instructions
In this article you will learn how to tie a knotcarrots so that it is durable, small in size and fits into the spinning rod rings without any problems. But first, let's figure out what it is actually needed for and how it differs from other nodes.
What is a carrot knot?
The carrot knot is designed to tie twopieces of fishing line or multi-strand cord (threads from different materials can also be tied together). Its main feature is its minimal size. When knitted correctly, the thickness at the junction is only slightly greater than the fishing line or cord (approximately 2.5 times). This is an excellent indicator. The carrot knot easily fits even into small rings on spinning rods, feeder rods and other rods. Plus, it has practically zero windage and does not collect algae, as well as other debris carried by water (it collects, of course, but much less than large knots). Well, the most important advantage for which it is worth learning how to knit a carrot knot is its highest strength. The connection point is not loose, as on many other nodes, and will not break under load (when catching a large fish, with light hooks, when throwing heavy baits). What is it used for? Most often, carrots are used to tie a fluorocarbon leash to the main cord of a spinning rod when catching cautious predatory fish (primarily perch using silicone and chub using spoons/wobblers) and to attach a shock leader when fishing with feeders. But this unit can be used for other purposes, including non-fishing.
Instructions on how to knit a carrot knot
The carrot knot is crocheted quite simply and quickly:
- First we make a loop on a leash.
- Then we pass through it the main cord and wrap it around the leash there and back (the number of loops should be the same).
- Once again we pass the cord through the eyelet.
- Tighten the loop.
- We tighten the whole knot.
The diagram clearly shows how this is all done. You can print it out and take it with you on fishing trips the first time in case you suddenly forget how to knit (many people forget the first time).If according to the diagram it is not clear to you how to tie a knotcarrots, we recommend watching the video, where everything is explained and shown in detail. The video does not say, but this is important - the loop should be tied on the leash, and not on the cord. The fact is that the knot turns out to be conical. If you tie the cone the other way, when casting it can catch the ring and break it.
Are there alternatives?
We figured out how to knit a carrot knot.But is it really that good and does it have any alternatives? If you watched the video to the end, you already know what it is. This is the Albright knot, see how to knit it in the video below. Many believe that this knot is more compact and stronger than a carrot, and is also a little simpler. But this is a subjective opinion; every angler likes something different. There is another popular knot for tying flur leashes and shock leaders. This is the so-called Blood knot. Knitting it is quite difficult, you will have to practice for a long time to get it done quickly and reliably. But the connection point on it is very narrow, so this knot is often used by fly fishers. We recommend trying all three knots, then you can decide which one suits you best.
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