arbor knot — a knot used to tie line to the reel spool. Has a strength of 60%. The main line is wrapped around the spool, a knot tied across it and a knot tied near the end of the line. a steady pull on the line tightens the first knot against the spool and… … Dictionary of ichthyology
Arbor — or Arbour may refer to: *Arbor (garden), a shaded garden area *Arbor (tool) or mandrel *Arbor Networks, a P2P throttling company *Arbor knot, a knot commonly used to attach fishing line to a fishing reel **Arbor, the central post of a fishing… … Wikipedia
List of knots — This list of knots includes many alternate names for common knots. Knot names have evolved over time and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The figure of eight… … Wikipedia
Fly fishing — in a river Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial fly is used to catch fish. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly or lure requires casting techniques significantly… … Wikipedia
Blake's hitch — Knot details name=Blake s hitch names= type= hitch strength= origin= Heinz Prohaska related= releasing= uses= Climbing caveat= abok number= The Blake s Hitch is a friction hitch commonly used by arborists and tree climbers as an ascending knot.… … Wikipedia
Quipu — or khipu (sometimes called talking knots) were recording devices used in the Inca Empire and its predecessor societies in the Andean region. A quipu usually consisted of colored spun and plied thread or strings from llama or alpaca hair. It also… … Wikipedia
Matthaei Botanical Gardens — Sunset view and outdoor gardens at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Picture taken in 2007. The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens (300 acres, 121 hectares) are botanical gardens with a conservatory operated by the University of… … Wikipedia
Кипу — Тип: иное Языки: кечуа, аймара (в царстве Кольа), пукина (?) … Википедия
Table saw — A table saw, equipped for cutting large pieces of sheet stock. Other names Sawbench Classification Power tool Manufacturer Bosch, Makita … Wikipedia
List of Latin words with English derivatives — This is a list of Latin words with derivatives in English (and other modern languages). Ancient orthography did not distinguish between i and j or between u and v. Many modern works distinguish u from v but not i from j. In this article both… … Wikipedia
