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- noun a type of
bend knot used to join two fine lines. Commonly used with fishing lines. The name comes from the use of a nail, or needle, or similar object as an aid to form the knot correctly.
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reesetee commented on the word nail knot
An important fishing knot used to join two lines of different diameters. It allows for line diameters to diminish down to the fly and is a good method for attaching the leader or tippet to the fly line.
January 9, 2008