Best hitch for anchor bridle?

[Dan Lehman]

Originally Posted by k7cej;4843
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The question is: What is the best knot for tying a bridle line onto an anchor rode?[/b]
Available rodes include 5/8" and 3/4" three-strand and 1" Megabraid nylon.

And what is it you're tying to these lines -- the bridle, i.e.?

The Icicle hitch was presented for tying relatively thin line onto a rigid object;
it has been adopted in a variation --loading both ends-- by some arborists (or
has been so advocated by some). Its finish looks less than reassuringly
secure, to me; one could tie a stopper knot in the end.

Another friction hitch to consider is Blake's Hitch, used by arborists to tie
like diameter rope to another.

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