Ossel hitch what extent the true history of this knot can be learned is a matter of speculation; knots books are notoriously inaccurate. Examination of such "snood"/"gangion" hitches in commercial fishing in the present day will show that it is typical to tuck the hitching line (the snood) through the lay of the object line – which, yes, implies that braided lines are not used here. In such cases, various simple hitches – e.g., the clove hitch, the ground line hitch – can be used, with the tucked tail providing security of the knot against both loosening and shifting position along the
Figure eight (angling) Figure eight (angling) The figure eight is a technique used by anglers to fish specifically for the muskellunge. It has been developed due to the nature of the fish's hunting style. Essentially, the figure eight is a final enticement performed by the angler just before lifting the lure out of the water for another cast. To help visualize the concept, think of a roller coaster. As the lure is moved from side to side, it also moves up and down. The figure eight is named after the pattern in which the angler pulls the lure through the water next to