5 steps
Anchor Bend
The anchor bend, also called a fisherman's bend, ties a rode to an anchor ring. A round turn, then two half hitches. It is a rope knot, not a mono knot.
Use it for
The anchor bend, also called a fisherman's bend, ties a rode to an anchor ring. A round turn, then two half hitches. It is a rope knot, not a mono knot.
This line
Do not tie braid to an anchor with this and expect it to replace a splice on a long passage.
Avoid when
A hook on fishing line. Use a Palomar or a uni there.
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Anchor Bend
Step 1
Pass the rope through the ring.
Step 2
Take a full round turn.
Step 3
Add the first half hitch.
Step 4
Add the second half hitch.
Step 5
Snug both hitches against the ring.
The drawing follows this tying order. Pause, step, or scrub to stay with the words. The standing line runs to the reel. The tag is the short end you trim. Skin-hook means the point lies flat in the plastic, not out where grass can grab it.
Common mistakes
- One turn instead of a round turn, so the ring can chew the rope.
- The second hitch left loose, which walks off the first.