Originally Posted by LeroyBeans
Bowline. Even a Double Bowline. The rope going over the hook puts some significant points stress on the rope, so doubling will spread out that stress a bit.
You can also carry a large thimble to protect the rope. It's easy to tie a bowlline around one. Just be sure the winch hook will go over it.
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