For a set of survival fishing kit instructions (for land, not sea use, IOW streams and ponds, etc. either by hand or using an improvised pole) I am working on, I have to decide what fishing knots to show. The parameters are 1. Simple and easy to tie (idiot proof), 2. Easy to show in an illustration a novice can follow (idiot proof), 3. Enough to get the job done using very basic tackle, nothing more. With regards the latter, they need to be able to 1. attach a hook or lure to the line, 2. attach a swivel, etc, in the tackle, 3. splice two lines together, 4. tie a loop in the end of a line

For starters, I have selected the Polomar, Improved Cinch, Surgeon, and Surgeon's Loop:



Comments and suggestions on any or all of this are welcome.

TIA,