How to Tie a Loop Knot (Surgeon’s Loop) | By Hand or with a Loop Tyer

 

Loop knots have become the fishing knot I use more than any other. Whether I’m attaching hooks to nylon, making hair rigs, connecting pole and whip rigs, attaching fly leaders with loop-to-loop connections, or changing wire traces when lure fishing, this one simple knot has made almost every type of fishing quicker and easier. In this tutorial I’ll explain why I use loop knots so often before showing you how to tie them by hand, how to make neat, small loops, and finally how to use an inexpensive loop tyer to produce consistent loops every time. Loop knots (also known as the surgeon’s loop) are among the easiest and strongest fishing knots to learn. Tied correctly, they retain around 95% knot strength, making them ideal for changing hooks, rigs, leaders and traces quickly without constantly retying your tackle. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler looking to simplify your fishing, I hope this video helps. #FishingKnots #FishingTips #FishWish