How to Tie a Triple Overhand Knot for Saltwater Fishing

Triple Overhand Knot for Saltwater Fishing

A very strong fishing knot that is used in other knots too!

Learn how to tie a triple overhand knot with our brief video. The Triple Overhand Knot is a staple among fishing knots. Easy to tie, strong, and quick to learn, it’s a good one. This knot works great in mono, fluoro or braid.  In addition, this knot has been around in the world of climbing knots for a long time and is often used to join parallel ropes.

Many anglers know the Triple Overhand is one of the fastest knots to tie. It’s also easy enough to manage that you can do it on a rough day. This is a great option for loop to loop connections, connecting to a bimini twist, and many other applications. Bottom line is that this basic knot has many uses. It’s what you may call a “building block” knot as you add more knots to your arsenal.

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What is the Triple Overhand Knot?

The Triple Overhand Knot is one of the best and most versatile saltwater fishing knots.  It's an extension of the tried and true regular overhand knot and double overhand knot that have been around for eons.  These are basic overhand knots.  To make a triple out of a double, you simply make an additional pass - this makes your knot slightly bigger and more difficult to untie.  It is important to note that because of the additional pass through, your triple overhand knot will have a larger profile than either a regular overhand knot or double overhand knot.  

Advantages of the Triple Overhand Knot

The primary advantages of the triple overhand knot are as follows.  First of all, it's a very simple knot to tie.  Second, it is a very strong knot.  Finally, you can tie the triple overhand right up against another knot, with ease.  Making it versatile for different applications.

 

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