Okay, who out there has trouble getting the line through the eye of a hook and a swivel when tying a “Uni Knot”?
Knot Magic® was born from the frustration of one angler who had trouble of tying his favourite knot in the dark and after loosing several hooks (and fish) in an evening, it was clear that the old knot just wasn't working. The decision to change was easy, as the line snapped again, thoughts turned to a mechanical knot tying device... There has to be a better way to tie knots at night!
Holding a bait covered torch between the teeth (threading a hook) added a desirable function. Biting excess line away from the hook prompted another. But with so many things to carry - size, weight and convenience were going to be important.
Research showed the "Uni Knot" was one of the strongest and most versatile knots available. Testing confirmed it. The new knot was 3 times stronger than the old one (a clinch knot) and performed most functions exceptionally well
After several attempts, a rustic mechanism emerged. Patent protection was secured and inspired industrial design took it to another level.
Knot Magic® takes the hassle out of “rigging up” fishing lines.
It was designed to:
Thread hooksTie knotsCut linesIt also holds hooks in place, avoiding damage to your rod guides, when you’re not fishing.
Rod Mounted:
Knot Magic® attaches to your rod, so it's one less thing to carry on a trip.
Being constantly "at hand" you dont need to find your knife to trim line.Thread Hooks:
The threader work's well and is simple to use, either left or right handedThread a bait hook without your glasses!
Knot Types?
Knots dictate true line strength - as the final link in the chain.
A poor knot will reduce rated line strength by up to 70%For more info on knot types and for a better look at this great little device, have a look at our website.
How does it work ?
Visit the website for more information.
Shore Fishing Australia (May 06)
Gear & Tackle
Every fisherman has stood in the freezing cold before dawn, trying to make stiff frozen fingers tie knots in fine fishing line, struggling to see what you are doing in the dark, getting frustrated to the point of giving up. Good news is here, we've found a product that may help you out of those rod breaking moments.
Knot Magic is built to help fishermen in these exact situations. What does it do? It ties the knots for you. Knot Magic turns what can be a fiddly difficult process into a few simple easier movements.
Knot Magic has a few handy functions, a hook threader for feeding line through the eyes of hooks, a line cutter for trimming those tag ends and keeping your dentist happy, and of course ties knots. Knot Magic simplifies the process of tying the lure or the fly fisherman’s best friend, the unit knot. The unit knot is popular with lure and fly-fishermen because it holds a small loop in the line that draws tight when under tension. This loop allows the lure/fly to move freely as it’s pulled through the water without any restriction to its action that may be caused by the fishing line.
The Knot Magic tool is compact and fastens onto your rod just above the reel seat for convenient access. It is designed to be used equally easily left or right handed. Knot Magic has been tested with line weights from 5 pound to 50 pound and hook sizes from size 6 to 9/0. As the line gets thinner and the hooks get smaller it can become difficult to use the hook threading tool and for fly fishing with 2 or 3 pound tippet and small trout flies it become pretty difficult, however the knot tying function still works well. We also tested knot magic for tying on soft plastic jig heads, flies, squid jugs, swivels and pretty much anything else we could find that you might ever tie a knot to. The knot tying function performed equally well on just about everything. The hook threader had trouble with some of the items like jig heads and flies, however it is called a ‘hook’ threader and does this job well.
Now if you are a proficient fisherman who can rip out a unit knot under normal circumstances in a few seconds, Knot Magic isn't really going to save you much time. Where Knot Magic excels is for those people who have a little trouble with their knots. People who find it difficult to focus their eyes up close on fine fishing line; people who find their fingers refuse to cooperate when making small movements; beginners who don't yet have confidence in their knots to hold; and people who take non-fishing friends with them and seem to spend more time tying tackle for their friends than fishing; they will all benefit from the Knot Magic tool.
I feel that at one time or another most fishermen could benefit from the features and I’m convinced that the Knot Magic tool has lots to offer and would fully recommend it. At a price of $15 if it only saves you one broken knot on your average lure it has almost paid for itself!
Check out Knot Magic on the Knot Magic website
New Products:
A NEW Australian invention, Knot Magic, has been designed to thread hooks, tie knots and cut line. This handy little gadget also holds hooks and line (avoiding eyelet damage) when your rod is not in use.
Knot Magic is a rod-mounted knot tool and according to the press release we were sent was born from the frustration of one fisho trying to thread hooks and rig up in the dark. After losing several hooks (and fish) in an evening, it became clear that the old knot just wasn't working - research showed the good old Uni knot was one of the strongest and most versatile knots available and was confirmed by testing. After several attempts, a rustic mechanism evolved, patenting was secured and inspired industrial design took it to another level.
Animated instructions are available on the web site, along with a review of some popular fishing knots.
Knot Magic can be purchased from the Knot Magic website (www.knotmagic.com.au) for $15 + postage. Introductory specials apply for multiple orders.
