The Centauri Knot is one of Australia's most famous fishing knots and is attributed to the region's fishing legend, Dick Lewers. Ideal for attaching both terminal tackle and fishing lines to the reel. Australian fisherman Geoff Wilson states that unlike more complex knots, this knot causes minimal friction and does not disturb the line.
Centauri knot tying instructions
Pass the line through the eye of the hook or other terminal tackle and use the end of the line to form a loop around the standing line. Hold this loop firmly with your thumb and forefinger.
Repeat the first step and form a second loop around the standing rope. Also keep this loop in place.
Repeat the process again, creating a third loop and holding all loops in place with your thumb and forefinger.
Pass the rope through these three loops and gently pull on the end of the rope to form the knot.
When the knot on the belay rope is tightened, the hook or bait hangs on a loop.
Push the knot into the eye of the hook or lure and cut off the tip.
This technique provides a reliable method to tie the Centauri knot quickly and effectively. This knot in particular, which forms a sliding loop when attaching fishing line to a reel, is considered by many anglers to be superior to the Arbor Knot.
Areas of application
The Centauri knot can be applied to both light and heavy fishing equipment. It is commonly used on freshwater bass, trout and other popular fish species, as well as in saltwater on perch, perch and other big game fish.
Alternative nodes
Thorn Knot: Used to attach the fishing line directly to the reel.
Baja Knot: Ideal for heavier monofilament and fluorocarbon lines.
Berkley Braid Knot:It is a strong knot designed for braided lines.
Davy Knot: A lightweight and strong option for quickly tying end tools.
