5 steps
Rigger's Bend
Hunter's bend, the rigger's bend. Two overhands linked side by side. A compact rope join.
Use it for
Hunter's bend, the rigger's bend. Two overhands linked side by side. A compact rope join.
This line
Not for braid to leader.
Avoid when
Fishing line of similar size. Use a blood knot.
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Rigger's Bend
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Step 1
Overlap the ropes.
Step 2
Overhand the first around the second.
Step 3
Overhand the second around the first.
Step 4
Dress the two knots side by side.
Step 5
Pull the standing parts.
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
- The ends exiting on opposite faces, which means the overhands are not linked.
- Pulling the tags instead of the standing parts.