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The Non-Slip
Loop Knot is a great knot for use on both live and artificial
baits where hook movement is critical. Unlike a Uni-Knot,
this loop knot does not close when you put pressure on a fish
and this is something to consider when deciding which one
to use. When tied correctly, the tag end of the Non-Slip Loop
Knot will be pointed back toward the hook when the knot is
fully tightened, keeping it from catching on grass and weeds.
The loop shown below was tied in 50# test to a Gamakatsu Superline
5/0 Worm Hook. Click on any of the tying photos to see a close
up.
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A loop
knot can tip the balance in your favor when fishing for spooky
fish like redfish and bonefish. The loop allows the lure,
fly, or bait to move more naturally and using flourocarbon
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Directions
for Tying the Loop Knot
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STEP
1
Start
the knot by tying an overhand knot in the end of your leader.
Leave plenty of extra line for a tag end so that you have
some room to work. Pass the tag end through the eye of the
hook as shown at left.
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STEP
2
Next,
pass the tag end back through the overhand knot going in the
opposite side from which the tag end originally emerged.
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STEP
3
Now,
wrap the tag end around the standing line one time passing
the tag through the new "loop" you've just created.
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STEP
4
Next,
give the hook a twist and then insert the tag back into the
original overhand knot. Close by pulling both standing line
and tag end tight. The size of the loop can be adjusted with
practice and a very small loop can be created for toughr fishing
situations and smaller lures and flies.
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The
loop knot is strong, clean, and allows your bait or lure to
move freely. It can be tied in even the most heavy monofiliment
and flourocarbon and is an excellent knot to use on tarpon.
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Chrystal
Murray shows off a nice baby tarpon caught on light tackle.
Loop knots are critical
for lure action for these sometimes finicky game fish.
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