In set net fishing knots are used to tie buoys, nets, and anchors to shore. There are 8 different types of commercial knots used by set net fishermen. Sometimes fisherman need a knot that is very strong and other times they use a knot that is untied easily. It is very important to know how to tie different kinds of knots and when to use them. You also need to know how to make splices with ropes.

The most commonly used knots are:

1. Clove Hitch

2. Fisherman's Bend

3. Double Half-Hitch

4. Rolling Hitch

5. Figure 8

6. Square Knots

7. Sheet bend

8. Bowline