| Trilene knot | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Category | Hitch |
| Efficiency | 85% |
| Typical use | Attaching a fishing line to a hook or swivel |
The Trilene knot /ˈtraɪliːn/ is a multi purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching monofilament line to hooks, swivels and lures. It resists slippage and failures.[1] The knot was apparently in use at least as early as 1975 when it was included in Tom McNally's Complete Book of Fishermen's Knots as the "double-looped clinch knot".[2] However, professional anglers Jimmy Houston and Ricky Green would later claim that they invented the knot in the late 1970s while experimenting during promotional events for Trilene, a fishing line manufacturer. Both men favored the idea of naming the knot after themselves, though Trilene ultimately applied its own name instead.[3] It's unclear whether Houston, Green or Trilene were aware of the knot's earlier invention or its prior inclusion in McNally's book.
- ^ "How to Tie a Trilene Knot". Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ McNally, Tom (1975). Tom McNally's Complete Book of Fishermen's Knots. O'Hara Outdoor Books. p. 72. ISBN 978-0879554200.
- ^ Healy, Joseph B. (15 Aug 2017). The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Most Important Knots for Fresh and Salt Water. Simon and Schuster.