One of the best for splicing two monofilament lines of similar diameter - or for joining two dissimilar - diameter lines by doubling the lighter of the two.

(1) Overlap the two parallel lines by 12 inches total. Take five raps on one side and pull the end back through between the two strands.

(2) Repeat on the other side, pulling the other end through the strands in the opposite direction.

(3) Pull the two tag ends slowly to gather the knot, and,

(4) once gathered neatly, pull the standing line to tighten the knot.

(5) Trim the tag ends.