How to Tie Two Knots in a Fishing Net

Fishing nets are made out of tough fibers that are quite durable and able to withstand harsh aquatic environments when needed in order to catch fish. However, fishing nets do require maintenance periodically when areas of the net become weak and require repair or patch replacement. Special knots are used to tie fishing net strands together and the same knots are also used for repair. Use a Sheet Bend knot to tie two sets of two strands together to repair a hole in a fishing net.

Things You'll Need

  • Fishing net that has a small hole with loose twine around the hole
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Instructions

    • 1

      Create a loop with first loose strand protruding into the hole of the net so that the short side of the loop and the strand end are oriented upward. Position the first strand on your left. Poke the end of a second strand (positioned on your right side) through the loop of the first strand from underneath the first strand.

    • 2

      Move the end of the second strand over the top of the short side of the loop. Move the end of the second strand around and underneath the short and long sides of the first strand loop.

    • 3

      Pull the end of the second strand past and up over the long portion of the loop, and then poke the end of the second strand through the eyelet formed between the upper portion of the loop and the second strand.

    • 4

      Pull the two strands away from each other to tighten the knot. Repeat the steps to make a sheet bend knot with a second pair of loose strands to complete the repair.