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Ashley Stopper Knot
Clifford Ashley's stopper. Bulkier and more secure than a stevedore knot. The tag weaves a second time before the knot is pulled up.
Use it for
Clifford Ashley's stopper. Bulkier and more secure than a stevedore knot. The tag weaves a second time before the knot is pulled up.
This line
Rope.
Avoid when
A stevedore knot if you only need a little bulk.
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Ashley Stopper Knot
Step 1
Start as a stevedore.
Step 2
Weave the tag a second time.
Step 3
Dress the turns.
Step 4
Pull the standing part so it rolls up into a ball.
Step 5
The ball should not enter a block.
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
- Pulling it up before the second weave is in.
- Using it on light tippet, where it will break the line.