Siberian hitch Siberian hitch The Siberian hitch (or Evenk knot) is a hitch knot used to attach a rope to an object. It is a type of slipped figure-eight noose. The hitch is known for having a tying method suitable even while wearing heavy gloves or mittens in cold climates. As a slipped knot it can be released simply by pulling the working end of the rope. The hitch and its associated tying method were recorded in use among the Nenets people of northern Russia in the early 1990s. The knot's ease of tying and releasing while wearing cold weather gear was
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