Knots, especially those on saltwater fishing rigs, should always be tied with proper fishing line knots as you never know how big that next fish will be!

The first six fishing knots on these pages are the same as those used by kite fishers in New Zealand. Not only are they very strong, they are also very durable so don't need to be re-tied as often as most conventional knots.

Unlike many other knots the nylon coils on these ones actually locks in such a way that the line does not cut into itself or continue tightening up and weakening the line after they have been set. Conventional fishing knots are at the bottom of the page.

These pages have been designed and compiled by Paul's Kites to assist kite and kontiki fishers repair and maintain their rigs.

Boat longliners, kite and kontiki fishers wishing to make up their own gear should go to www.fishingkites.co.nz

Using the search box provided on the top right hand side, type in the name of the rig you want to construct and you will be taken to a diagram of the rig.

The instructions of how to use each of the kites and rigs at www.fishingkites.co.nz will also provide valuable information for anyone wanting to know more about kite and kontiki fishing.

Once you have become competent with these fishing knots there are some great rigs you can make up at our fishing rig page