Knots - Hitches - Fisherman's Bend
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How to tie a Fisherman's Bend
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Take the working end (black end) of the rope through the ring twice to form a round turn.
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Pull the end through.
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Now make another half-hitch by taking the end behind the long standing part and then up over the top tucking it inside itself.
![Fisherman's Bend Fisherman's Bend](../img/knots_fishermansbend_007.jpg)
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Tighten the knot by pulling on the standing part and on the working end.
Buntline Hitch | Clinch Knot | Clove Hitch | Constrictor Hitch | Cow Hitch | Figure of 8 Hitch | Fisherman's Bend | Killick Hitch | Klemheist Knot |
Marlinspike Hitch | Pedigree Cow Hitch | Pile Hitch | Prusik Knot | Rolling Hitch | Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches | Sheepshank | Timber Hitch | Waggoner's Hitch |