Tying the Bristol Knot

The Bristol knot, also known as the no-name knot, is a low-profile connection that is useful for joining the double line of a Bimini twist, Spider hitch or similar loop knot to a heavier piece of monofilament, such as when building a wind-on leader. It is effective for joining lines of greatly varying diameter, and can even be used to connect an 80-pound leader to a loop of 20-pound main line.

The Bristol knot is simple to tie and results in a very streamlined connection that passes through guides and over rollers without snagging. It's also less likely to pick up weeds and grass when pulled through the water.