Knot Wednesday: Half-Blood Knot
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By , on January 20th, 2010 One comment   Knots   , , , , ,  

This is useful angling knot to attach a line to hook, lure, or swivel.  The half-blood prince knot is a basic and multipurpose knot you should add to your arsenal. Broadcast Spawn!Tweet#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}This is useful angling knot to attach a line to hook, lure, or swivel.  The half-blood prince knot is a basic and multipurpose knot you should add to your arsenal….

Wednesday Knot: Anchor Bend
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By , on January 5th, 2010 One comment   Knots   , , , , , ,  

From the name of this knot you might expect its use-to secure an anchor to the end of line.  This is perfect for use with wet and slipper lines and as such is a secure hitch perfect for small anchors.  The name is a bit of misnomer as the anchor bend is actually a . . . → Read More: Wednesday Knot: Anchor Bend

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Wednesday Knot: Carrick Mat
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By , on December 30th, 2009 2 comments   Knots   , , ,  

Not necessarily a useful knot but a great one to showoff. Once tied the knot forms an actual mat that can be used hot mat or coaster in the field or around the house. The Carrick Mat is one of, and probably the easiest of the Turk’s Head knots. Broadcast Spawn!Tweet#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}Not necessarily a . . . → Read More: Wednesday Knot: Carrick Mat

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Knot Wednesday: The Monkey’s Fist
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By , on December 2nd, 2009 7 comments   Archaeology, History, and Art, Gadgets & Gear, Knots, Nautical Terms and Phrases, Scientist!, Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls   , , , ,  

Behold! The Monkey's Fist Every ocean scientist should know how to tie a half dozen or so knots.  One of those should be a monkey’s fist, name because it looks like a small clenched fist, it was originally tied into the end of a line or rope to add weight.  The weighted end could be . . . → Read More: Knot Wednesday: The Monkey’s Fist

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TGIF – Know Yer Knots!
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By , on August 7th, 2009 One comment   Archaeology, History, and Art, Deep Sea Music, TGIF: Pictures & Movies   , , , ,  

The thief’s knot. Hang on to the end to know the history behind the knot and how it differs from the square knot. Of course, the signature knot for marine scientists! Its not a proper TGIF without something fun! I love this song by Voltaire. Lyrics are at the YouTube page for the video. It . . . → Read More: TGIF – Know Yer Knots!

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