Masheer Knot

This knot orginated in India by fishermen trying to catch the Masheer. This fish is reowned as the ultimate freshwater fish. It is said to be the hardest lb for lb fighting species on the planet. For this reason the knot that takes its name is one of the strongest knot around and if tied right will not let you when you need it.

How to tie the Masheer Knot

These are the steps to tying it

Step 1 Pass the line through the eye of the hook 2 times

Now loop the tag line around the standing line 5 or 6 times.

Next pass the end on the tag line through the loop in the line at the eye of the hook

Finally moisten the knot and pull on the knot tight from both the standing line and the tag line. Trim the excess line at the tag end.