On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 04:21:26 GMT, "asadi"
wrote:



I think you are referring to the turle knot...

http://www.flyfishingconnection.com/doubleturtle.html

JT


. . . and isn't the purpose of that knot to enable the user to determine
whether the hook rides up or down? ? ?

john


To put an in-line force from the line to the shank of up- or down-turned
eye hooks, thus making hookup more certain.

R