The Uni Knot was invented by Norman Duncan and is also known as the Duncan Loop Knot and the Grinner Knot. When used to join two lines it is known as a Double Grinner or Double Uni Knot. As described by Vic Dunaway, it is a versatile knot. We can also say that it is a single knot suitable for all kinds of needs. It is very simple to connect and its pulling value is quite high. Swivel, clip swivel, eye hook, lead, fishing reel, ring, or leader to the fishing line. As it gets tighter, it undergoes a transformation. The outer windings become inner and vice versa.
Uni Knot Advantages
It is powerful. Rivet knot The weft retains 80-90% of its breaking strength, as opposed to 50% of .
Connecting is easy and fast. It is quite easy to practice in the dark.
Great for mono, braided, heavy mono and fluorocarbon lines.
It is safe.
Can provide all the connections needed for fishing with a single knot.
Uni Knot Disadvantages
Nanophile threads may fail.
If used to join two ropes, like other knots where a rope passes around itself, it is approximately 75% more likely to break.
How to Tie a Uni Knot?
Put the end of the fishing line through the eye of the hook and make it parallel to the other rope.
Hold the folded fishing line at a point close to the needle. Turn the free end and turn it into a ring.
Wrap the end of the fishing line around the double layer of fishing line 5 times.
Wet the fishing line and slowly pull the end to complete the knot.
Slide the knot into the hole the desired amount.
Uni Knot Tips
It saves you time while untying knots. If a knot is noticed, you do not need to re-tie the knot. You can open the knot by sliding it.
More winding of the rope increases and further improves the breaking resistance of the knot.
Great for fishing with a heavy jig on lines tied to braid or fluorocarbon.
It can be used easily on both slippery ropes and fishing line. As the rope becomes thinner or slippery, the number of turns is increased.
Uni Knot/Duncan Loop Usages
Sea fishing, fly fishing
Perfect when a leader is tied to your rod.
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