Uni knot

Uni Knot
Names Uni Knot, Gallows knot, Duncan Loop, Grinner knot
Category Hitch
Category #2 Bend
Related Double overhand noose
Typical use Fishing
ABoK #1121

The uni knot is a multi purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching the fishing line to the arbor of a reel, for joining lines, and for attaching lures, snaps, and swivels.

History

The knot, shown with three passes, was published in 1944 under the name gallows knot (#1121) in The Ashley Book of Knots. Ashley notes that it is actually an alternate arrangement of the multiple overhand noose. His diagram shows how the knot can be manipulated into the more familiar form.[1]

This knot is also called the Duncan loop, after Norman Duncan who developed it independently as a fishing knot in the early 1960s.[2] The knot was popularized as the uni knot by Vic Dunaway, an editor at the Miami Herald, in a 1970 fishing book.[3][4]

Currently, in American English the knot is known as the Uni-knot referring to its ability to work with mono-filament or fluorocarbon fishing lines. However, in British English it is commonly known as the Grinner Knot.[5]

The Uni knot is used by popular television host, Jeremy Wade, on the Animal Planet TV series River Monsters.[6]

Use

The uni knot is widely used for attaching hooks, rings and swivels to the end of the line.[7] The bend form of the uni knot is not a noose; rather it is akin to a multiple fisherman's knot with the two opposing knotted parts arranged in the manner of uni knots.[3][8]

The uni knot retains much of the monofilament's breaking strength. Knot strength varies between different fishing line brands but the uni knot works well with all monofilament fishing lines.[8] The knot will also work fluorocarbon lines also.[9] .

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ashley, Clifford W. (1944), The Ashley Book of Knots, New York: Doubleday, p. 204
  2. ↑ "More 30-Minute Fly Art: the Deceiver". MidCurrent. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  3. 1 2 "FWC Recognizes Vic Dunaway". Florida Sportsman. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  4. ↑ "Dunaway's way". boats.com. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  5. ↑ "Differences between fishing in America and Britain". http://www.boat-duesseldorf.com/. Retrieved 15 August 2014. External link in |work= (help)
  6. ↑ "Contact Jeremy Wade". Retrieved 2014-08-15.
  7. ↑ Geoff Wilson (2003). Encyclopedia of Fishing Knots & Rigs. Australian Fishing Network. ISBN 1865130400.
  8. 1 2 "The Uni Knot". Retrieved 2013-11-25.
  9. ↑ "Understanding Fluorocarbon Lines". Retrieved 2014-08-15.
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