Here’s how to tie a Palomar knot :
Step 1
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Double the line over to make a loop and pass it through the eye of the hook or swivel and then double it back on itself.
Step 2
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Pass the end back through the new loop.
Step 3
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Pass the swivel or hook through the end of the loop.
Step 4
Wet the line with some saliva and gently pull the knot tight.
Andy Frances