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No Slip Loop Knot for Attaching Flies to Leader

      I now seldom use any other knot when attaching saltwater flies.   Properly tied and seated this simple knot consistently test as close to 100 % as any  terminal knot in my repertoire.

      The two keys to successfully tying this loop knot are the correct number of turns relative to the size of the leader material and lubricating the knot prior to synching down.

Tying Sequence

• Tie an overhand knot, as you would for a Homer Rhode Loop Knot.  Then pass the tag end through the hook eye.

• Pass the tag end through  through the open overhand knot.

• Make the appropriate number of turns around the standing line and pass the tag end back through the opening of the overhand knot. 

Recommended number of turns:

• 7 turns for leaders less than .010"
• 5 turns for leaders from 8 to 12 pound test
• 4 turns for leaders from 15 to 40 pound test  

• To tighten the knot:  Hold the standing end in one hand with the fly hanging just below.  Partially tighten the knot by pulling on the tag end.   Continue tightening by pulling the standing end with one hand and the fly with the other.  Prior to completely synching down the knot, one last tug on the running end may be appropriate.

      Some anglers will use this knot for shock leaders as large as 80 lb test.   Whenever I attempt to use this knot on anything much larger than 40 lb test,  my turns have habit of disappearing during the tightening process.  For large diameter shock leaders I rely on the Homer Rhode Loop Knot, a knot which has never failed me on leaders over 40 lb test. 

Harry Hall   sefly.com    

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