Knots For Making Loops
Loops are made for the purpose of attaching leaders,
traces or other terminal tackle
The Surgeon's End Loop
If you need a loop, the Surgeon's End Loop is an
easy way to go. It can be tied quickly and in the dark.
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1.Take the end of the line and double it toform a loop of the required size. 2.Tie an Overhand Knot at the desired point, leaving the loop open. 3.Bring the doubled line through the loop again. 4.Hold the line and the end part together,and pull the loop to form a knot. |
The Blood Bight Knot
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1.Double the line back to make a loop of the size desired. 2.Bring the end of the loop twice over the doubled part. 3.Now pass the end of the loop through the first loop formed in the doubled part. 4.Draw the knot up into shape, keeping pressure
on both lines. |
The Blood Bight Knot is often used for attaching a dropper when fishing deep water with several
hooks. |
Some anglers attached the hook directly to the end of the loop, which should be at least 30cm from the end of the line. This is not a good practice, especially when the fish are shy. Far better to attach a single strand of nylon to a short Blood Bight Knot, using another Blood Bight Knot, or a Surgeon's Knot. |
The Dropper Loop
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1.Form a loop in the line.
2.Take hold of one side of the loop, and make 6 or more turns around the line itself. 3.This is the tricky part - keep open the point where the turns, or twists, are being made. 4.Take hold of the other side of the loop,and pull it through the centre opening.use a finger in this loop so that it is not lost. 5.Hold this loop between the teeth. Pull gently on both ends of the line, making the turns gather and pack down on either side of the loop. 6.Draw up the knot by pulling the lines as
tightly as possible. The turns will make the loop stand at right angles
to the line. |
