According to "Climbing: Knots" by Nate Fitch and Ron Funderburke, to tie a knot, there must be a tail or bight of rope to pass through a loop ... found reading a book, fishing on a shoreline ...
Secure the End: Tie a figure-of-eight loop knot at the end of the main line. ALWAYS SELECT THE CORRECT POLE FLOAT FOR YOUR FISHING WITH OUR EXPERT GUIDE. Connect the hook length to the main line ...