Abstract: A jig is disclosed that may be hand held and utilized to assist fishermen in tying a particular variety of knots that are utilized to fasten fishing line to a hook, lure, swivel or the like. The device is elongated with a tapered forward end leading to a blunt tip. An open line receiving cleft is formed in the blunt tip to receive a loop of the fishing line. An open notch is located rearwardly of the line receiving cleft. A number of outwardly projecting pegs straddle the open notch. The pegs are utilized to hold the fishing line in a particular, looped condition while the line is wrapped several times about the tapered end. The line free end, after being wound about the tapered end, is threaded through a bight (formed by the pegs) and the notch located there between. The line is easily removed from the jig and the knot may be tightened simply by holding both ends of the line and pulling on the attached hook, swivel, etc.