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I used to be a bit of a knot junky. I had a knot for every occasion, but that was decades ago. If you don't use them, you lose them.

I've got a need. I know somebody here will know the knot.


I've got a winch on my DRV(Deer Recovery Vehicle). It does a great job of pulling deer out. All you need to do is get a rope around the front half of the deer and then hit the button. We have some fairly steep ravines. It's great for getting the deer up.

My problem is as follows: The steel winch cable only goes so far. From there we throw a rope down, usually 100 yards covers the remaining distance. I'm looking for a good knot to attach the rope to the snap hook of the cable. The knot needs to be easily removed.

Thanks in advance.

Clove hitch..

Running bow line knot on both ends.

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.

this

Figure 8 with a loop. It’s a standard life-safety knot. It should work fine.

"The rabbit comes out of the hole, goes around the tree and back in the hole".

I learned that from a shrimper when I was a kid. No holes, trees or rabbits anywhere. Go figure...

Bowline-- easy to tie, easy to remove

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.

Two knots to always have in your arsenal:

Bowline

Truckers Hitch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raTYwsfnsXg

Yes!

I concur on a bowline or figure 8. Bowline easier to untie under a load.

Bowline or a Flemish knot ( figure 8) on a bite. The figure 8’s tend to be easier to untie after being pulled tight.

Sorry troublesome. Didn’t see your post

I like that thimble/bowline idea. I'll get a couple for the pack.

Thanks y'all.

The trick I've found out is to be the one tying the knots. None of my hunting partners are knot savvy.

I'm also been the family granny knot untier for 50 years. Everyone takes an unassailable knot and just throws it at me. If I'm not around, they cut it out.

2 pairs of needle nose pliers are handy for untying some knots. I've even resorted to clamping a knot in a vise so I can pull it loose.

If you can't tie a knot, tie alot!

Running bowline would work in your situation. Of a sheets bend to tie the rope directly to the cable.

when in doubt, use the cards.

Bowline is pissweak, clove hitches what you need