To tie, form a loop in the bight, and wrap both strands of this loop around the pole near the pole's end. Pull the loop around and under the rope, then finish by putting the loop itself around the end of the pole.

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  Form a bight and
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  wrap the bight around the pole and under the rope.
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  Put the bight itself around the end of the pole.
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  Tighten the hitch and ready.

A pile hitch may be easily and quickly tied either in the end or bight of a heavy line. It is remarkably secure and is easy to cast off when the left bight has been loosened by a single well-aimed kick. Recommended for medium and heavy lines.

— The Ashley Book of Knots^[1]

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