How to Tie a Loop Knot for Fishing - Knot Contest WINNER! 

Thank you. I'm 56 years old and have never gotten where I've been 100% confident in my knot tying. Thank you for this excellent demonstration.

I know this was put up almost 5 years ago but I still need to say thanks and thanks again. I learned this knot in a few minutes and practiced a bit after that. GREAT knot, so much quicker and slicker than many other loops I've tried. Thank you again.

I like that the tag end comes out toward the bait. I just added a flouro leader and re-tied my Karashi using this knot. I had it tied straight braid to bait using a Double San Diego Jam and wasn’t getting the action I expected from the bait. I had thought about adding a split ring but didn’t want the added weight to affect the action or buoyancy. I think this knot is my answer. Thanks for the clear and precise tutorial!

Never been good with knots and always had my dad tie mine when I was a kid. Now that my little one is starting to fish I figured I better learn how. Very simple instructions that even a novice such as myself could follow. Thanks.

I started using this knot for all inshore artificials & live baits...and it had immediate positive returns. The loop turns a good bait into a lethal one.

That's as good of a demonstration as I've ever seen, for how to correctly tie a loop-knot, well done!

If you’re not on Salt Strong I recommend you do. These guys are great! Educational and supply for the ultimate experience!

By far the best loop knot tutorial and technique I've seen! Thanks for this! Been having a hard time getting the loop to cinch down to the size I want with other techniques, but it's super easy this way, and seems very sturdy.

Thank you - this is really helpful. It’s especially good that you used actual mono or flouro instead of red string.

I have always used the Loop Knot, and for years, that is pretty much all I tied untill I was about 10 years old and learned others. I use the Loop Knot to this very day including on 8 day long range trips for Tuna. What I like best about this knot is that you have the loop on the mono which allows your bait greater freedom of movement, making it more lively, increasing your chances of being bit. Great knot!

I use this knot pretty much every time I tie a lure on. Never failed me once.

Sun, DEC 24th, 2023 I tied my first ever loop knot Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Wow! So easy. Thank you! I'm using fishing line to hang hummingbird bird feeders. It's a strong knot!

Some call this a "Non-slip loop knot". The way he describes the upside and downside of the loop is cool. You could also look at it like you always pass the tag line back through the side it just came out of. Another note on this knot is that you're just tying a clinch knot on top of an overhand knot... if it helps you to think of it that way.

Thanks so much for this video. I first learned about loopknots from Richard Gene the Fishing Machine. Couldn't remember how to tie and went back to RU-vid and your vid popped up first. It was so quick and to the point and I am truly grateful. The presentation with this knot is incomparable for jigging. My success rate has gone up tremendously. Thanks again.

Perhaps the best or easiest way to tie the loop knot I've seen yet.

This honestly is the 1st knot tutorial that I was able to do perfectly on my 1st try….thanks man!

I really enjoy learning.and to ignore your advice is not learning, I will continue to watch your techniques and continue to learn.🎣

Excellent multi-purpose knot, thanks for sharing this ! When I was a young kid, my Grandfather (a self-reliant Scotsman) taught me quite a few knots, and paid me a quarter for each one I became proficient with. I`ve spent a lifetime (50+ years) of using those knots to good advantage !

Very simple... I must try using this new knot.. tks for the new knot. Who said can't teach an old dogs new tricks...

Been retired. Took fishing back up again. Forgot this great knot. I have not lost any fish yet on the old knots. But it was close. Great dependable knot. Now I am off fishing with my Okuma. 5 pound test line. Got to give them a chance.

Great video. Well demonstrated and explained. I was needing a strong free knot for crankbaits. Thank you!!

Lefty’s Loop is my favorite and so is Salt Strong 💪 🎣👍 I always refer to your knot videos and I use this same knot along with the Top 5 knots you guys use as well and I fish fresh/salt waters and I flyfish as well. I’m happy for your success and appreciate your skills 👍🙏Thank You 🙏

Great explanation. I practiced with a piece of small rope. Its so much easier to see and understand the knot.

I learnt this as the Duncan Loop. It's the one I use for flies. Would it cast through guides OK as a leader knot?

Fantastic knot. Been tying it in 30# trick fish fluorcarbon. No issues whatsoever. Great video. Works great for gold spoons for redfish. PLEASE continue to post such easy to follow videos on other knots......

Best tutorial I have seen and I have watched many!!!

I couldn't remember how to tie this, it's been years. It works real good when you using a jig, gives a natural jerk motion.

This is the best loop knot to go with ..Rod Harrison from Australia taught me this knot many years ago ...best easy to do loop knot & super strong ...

My Grandfather always used a loop knot that I, sadly, never asked him how to tie before he passed. The way he did it, was to tie one hook in a loop knot, then a bit further down, tie a second hook on(using a loop knot of course), then at the bottom, he would tie his sinker, using a standard fisherman's knot. I believe the knot in this video is very similar to his, so thank you very much for the help!!

Great knot, especially useful with Clousers. I found it could be made stronger by starting with a double overhead knot instead of the single overhand. My testing was done done with 12# to 20# fluorocarbon. The knot using the single overhand always broke before the double overhand.

Thanks for the great video. Very informative and easy instructions. I forgot how to tie them since it's been months since I went fishing. But I remember now, thanks to your video.

Thank you! I have seen many explanations for this knot, but yours is by far the easiest to follow! No wonder almost half a million people have watched the video!

not fishing related, but I needed to secure my solar panels which I mounted to some windows with suction cups, because I don't trust them I figured fishing line might be the safest bet as a safety device, especially because I got some fond memories wrestling with some fish in my teens so I know that these thin strings are almost as tough as steel. great knot, easy to learn with this instructional video

I use the canoeman knot cause it's so quick to tie. How do you think it matches up in strength? I have caught 28" reds on it but I also don't crank down too much on my drag, just enough for a good hook set

The King Sling is a great loop knot for top waters crank baits etc. Great vid. Thanks

Thanks! I want to try tying this on a jerkbait and couldnt remember how as Ive never tried.

Who would rate this a thumbs down??? All 113 of you have serious issues. Nice tutorial on the knot.

Awesome. Simple & clear instruction. Thank you.

I'm just getting into fishing and got some shad lures. Can't wait to give them a try with this knot and I will even use it on the bobber set up!

Calum McRoberts, the chief ghillie on the Meiklour and Isla beat of the Tay in Scotland recommends using this knot when fishing for salmon with mid to large flies. Gives the fly more movement than the regular grinner and tuck I have used in the past. Great knot, easy to understand video!

my fav knot to use with lures it does feels like it offer more action than other knots

I just starting getting serious into fishing and ive tried all other videos with different fishing knots and so far yours is the best every other one broke first day and yours has lasted me a week and hopefully it lasts longer thanks for sharing your video

Old vid but thanks. I can remember this easily. But I wonder is this knot your creation?? Is this better than doubling the line and doing an overhand knot with a couple wraps.?

I 'canoe' everything including livies . Hasn't failed me yet, I'm blown away by it's simplicity, presentation and performance.

Great knot! Caught 120lb tarpon on this set up the other night

Thanks for showing that loop knot.

thanks for the help. tomorrow will be(God willing) my first time fishing and I had no idea of fishing knots

Thanks dude did it the second try! Didn’t think I’d be able to do

Thank you for sharing this knot, I can already tell that I will probably use this knot a lot. It is surprisingly quick and easy to tie and strong.

Is the double uni strong enough for large tarpon fishing? Or should I go with the FG

I've been using this knot for my spinners. I always had trouble holding the lure and overhand while wrapping the line. I never thought of sliding the loop down to the eye to hold both while I wrapped.

Smart to use that hook in the demonstration as you are less likely to get stuck. Also less likely to catch fish with it.

Thanks mate, your videos have really helped me tie knots

Excellent show and tell. Havigthe tag face down is great to know 👍

Loved the Video! Really helps to present the lure to the fish naturally. I just have a question about braid to leader knots. I have tried tons of different knots that connect these two lines, but they all seem to either get caught on the eyes of my pole, or while the knot is leaving the eyes of the rod the knot gets frayed after casting a lot. Any knot connecting braid to leader that is made to not get caught on the eyes of my rod? Thank you.

Very helpful. Watched other videos and this one is so much better

I've been looking for something like this for the Ned Rig. This ought to let the bait move around like it's supposed to.

I’ve been working on my perfection loop skills, but this looks much simpler. Thanks, I’ll give it a try!

much easier than most and very strong...Thanks

If your Tying a loop not on a tungsten ice jigs how many times would you wrap the line with 3 pound test line thanks

What type of lure would you use the loop knot for? I would think crankbait’s?

Is this strong enough for fly lining 60 lb tuna leaders?

Well Sir, in answer to your question, it depends. Now that recommendation is not just my opinion, but Orvis's also. My choice depends on the weight the knot plays on the terminal end. If I am tying a loop in 20+ to 80, I like the Rapala knot better, for breaking. If its on say 100-200+ chaff leader, connected to a tarpon fly, and the knot even at half strength, is well above the line class, I use the Kreh/non slip, (easier & more compact). If I am going to tie the resulting loop to a leader or another heavier line, where the knot is the weak link, then I will use a Binini. Hope that helps...nice video! And remember...lubrication when dressing/tightening these knots is key to their strength.

Thanks to your "lesson," I now have a terrific, quick loop knot in my arsenal. Thank you VERY much. One question: Once I've run the tag end of the line through the eye of the hook/lure and back through the "downward" side of the overhand loop, does it matter whether I start my wraps OVER the main line or UNDER it? I find myself wondering whether the direction affects the strength of the Cray Loop. Speaking of curiosity, I'm a bit puzzled why you made two virtually identical versions of these instructions, although the camera is just a bit closer to the know in the hook-only one. They're both good!

Very very good knot use all the time now

Do you use more loops when you're using braid with this not or is it still the same 3 to 5 loops?

Thanks so much this helped me a lot the other day I lost a 15 pound bass at the last minute because a old wired knot came undone

What can I say but simply amazing. Kudos to you sir

It's been my favorite knot, line to lure, for years. Never broke, never slipped. The tag end is downward towards the lure so it never snags on anything during retrieval. Gives the lure plenty of extra action too. I fish strictly salt water.

This video helped me out allot. I new how to tie this knot before but trying to tie it the way i tied it was harder than this way. This knot is allot easier than the way i yous to do 👍👍.

I use the perfection loop always, works with floucarbon and wire, any type of leader. If it is seatrout, bass, cod or northern pike, this just does the job 💪

Absolutely fantastic knot thank you so much ALIEN

Is this also the best knot for small diameter fluorocarbon like 8lb test in a freshwater application?

Nice and easy! You can't ask for anything better. Thanks for sharing.

Would this be a good knot for a double presentation? Does pulling on the tag end after cinching the knot cause it to loosen?

Wouldn’t the Loop Knot that Luke Simond’s demonstrated a few times, be the knot for the Helix weighted weedless?

How critical is it that you go through the right side of the loop each time ?

Just lost a monster of a fish using this. Upon retrieving it a small portion of my leader was still left on my DOA float. It looks like the knot over tightened and actually caused the leader to eat through itself. Any recommendations?

I got it second try thanks nice video now it's time to get a good bass 🎣👍

Will this knot hold up to 40lb tuna?

Thank you. Beautiful quick easy knot. New I should have joined the Boys Scouts.😂😂😂😂

Great video. Thank you for your efforts.

what is the difference between this and a perfection loop knot? i would think a perfection is easier to tie on a hook

thank you so much this is my fist time to learn

Good knot and simple to tie. Thank you 👍

Thanks...great video...it should add a lot of action to the rubber grubs and strips we use in Hawaii. Will try out!

Subscribed. Thanks for the quick and informative video! Super helpful.

Can you recommend a easy good knot for tying a 6lb main braid line to a 20 to 30 lb fluorocarbon leader?

Great video. I been practicing but i always seem to have twist up by the knot. Any ideas what i could be doing wrong.. Im using a hook for live bait.

This video helped me out! I appreciate the help

Great tutorial on this knot! I use this to tie on most of my artificials; great knot.

Very helpful and definitely got it. Thanks bud. Wish me luck going fishing tomorrow. ✌️🤣

hi i always used this knot, when i did mt testing along time ago, i think i found ,that you do the final return of the tag end back through the knot on either side of the overhand and it didnt make a difference after your 3 turns , so basically 3 turns and back through either side

I use this with a knocker rig style. For snappers and snook. Any other knot I can use? Sometimes the weight knocks the bait off while casting

Can you tie a second hook above? Just wondering if the tag end is strong enough to hold a ling for live flounder.

I have been using this knot for several months and never knew whet it was called. I have never had this knot break.

How does the strength of this loop knot compared to the surgeons loop knot?

Thanks for the great video. I am using that knot later today.

Thank you very much for making this video! Very easy to follow along too! 10/10