non slip loop knot..
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Good video. I was freaking last summer because it seemed my loops kept getting bigger and bigger. I like a small loop for aesthetics, but I'm not convinced it matters to the fish I get to chase. Two days ago I noticed them getting big again, but it didn't matter.
Old406Kid
Legend
Tom, try keeping the overhand knot as close to the hook eye to get smaller loops.
The disadvantage to a larger loop is that you can occasionally foul your fly and not know it.
I need to focus on that. Sometimes I shake a bit, sometimes I'm cold, sometimes just not paying attention.
Old406Kid
Legend
That's a pretty slick way to do it. Thanks for sharing that @SurfnFish
That's how I do it.
Edit: I guess maybe three is only enough for the small fish I catch. This site says "about five times"
Non-Slip Mono Knot
The Non-Slip Mono makes a very strong fixed loop in the end of the fishing line. Because the loop doesn't grip the lure, it makes a flexible attachment and allows a more natural action.
www.animatedknots.com
I do five.That's how I do it.
Edit: I guess maybe three is only enough for the small fish I catch. This site says "about five times"
Non-Slip Mono Knot
The Non-Slip Mono makes a very strong fixed loop in the end of the fishing line. Because the loop doesn't grip the lure, it makes a flexible attachment and allows a more natural action.
I do 4-5 depending on how big of tippet. I think usually it’s anything below 12lb is 5 and above is 4I do five.
I shoot for 4, and if the tippet piece is too short I do 3. I use spit lubricant and tighten carefully and well. I can't recall I've ever had a knot fail.
The other day I used a clinch knot on a really short dropper tag because I looked down and went blank on the davey knot I was learning to use. Thought I'd tied it enough to remember, but noooo. It's so simple, but I went blank. I like the loop knot, it fishes well for me.
The other day I used a clinch knot on a really short dropper tag because I looked down and went blank on the davey knot I was learning to use. Thought I'd tied it enough to remember, but noooo. It's so simple, but I went blank. I like the loop knot, it fishes well for me.
For over 40 years I have used the Duncan Loop or Uni knot. It is adjustable so you can fish it as a loop or tighten it against the hook. Obviously once you land a fish the knot tightens but in my experience it is easy to just open it a little for the next fish. Despite the advice to go through the loop about 5 times I have never done more than three nor had a knot fail. It does, however, use more tippet than a Davy knot.
Easy way to remember is you're just doing an Improved Clinch where the knot hole is your eyelet.
dep
Life of the Party
that helps - thanks
Porter2
Legend
Knot tying has become a tad more difficult for me due my eye sight (use readers now for tying) in addition just my finger dexterity has diminished some. I started using this knot a couple year ago and have had no issues and I use it for most species I target in both fresh and salt waters. The ease of tying this knot is quick, less steps, and a strong knot.
