One of the best fishing knots by the ratio of compactness / strength. Provides strength to 69%-88%. The knot is named after E.Pitzenbauer from Germany, who popularized it. The knot work well on all types of fishing lines — monofilament, fluocarbon or braided lines. For thick fishing lines its modification — the [San Diego](https://fishplanetapps.com/apps/fishing-knots/knot/knot-1429) knot can be used.