Have you used this knot before? For me, it's easier to tie than the Kreh or Perfection Loop Knots, but I tie those for different reasons. Let me know what you use this knot for, or if you're just now learning it, let me know what you think!
I use this knot, second example to tie my Sabiki rigs; but I use a triple surgeon. When pulled tight, it stands perpendicular to the main line almost like a dropper loop. Very easy.
Is this knot also viable for a thicker rope? Like a 2/3 cm thick strong synthetic rope? The reason i'm asking is that i need to attach a fitness type grip at each end of this rope and use it as a make shift cable attachement.
@@pablieto-vegansonI think it should work fine for that, but I would definitely test its strength in a safe way though before using it in any way that can hurt you or someone else! I haven’t used it for that type of application!
My fishing buddy and I have been using the surgeon's loop knot for 30+ yrs. of off-shore fishing. Just this knot on the terminal end of the line, then attaching a swivel, then a wire leader and trolling lure. I can't ever remember the knot failing in all those years, and we've hooked, and landed, some good sized fish. Mahi to 48#, wahoo to 65#, several large marlins and most recently a sailfish that was probably close to 100#. (the billfish were all released boatside) I remember when he first showed me how to tie it, thinking he was nuts... no way this simple knot would hold up to a gaffer-sized mahi, but it has proved me wrong so many times that I now tie it without a second thought.
Very helpful. Great information. Awesome presentation and explanation SLOWLY explaining every single movement. I now have more confidence to TRY AGAIN. MUCH APPRECIATED
Thanks, Young Man! I am trying to learn how to tie (and teach) knots for my 13 year old son so we can pursue his latest passion. His Ol' Man already lost a few hooks out of rookieness.
Awesome video I came here because this is a great knot 🪢 for pan fish and one I should already known when yur Dad teaches you things, it is hard to not stick with them. Yurs video is sweet to the point with a variation that even makes it better. Thanks for all you do ❗️
Only change I'd make is not leaving that loop gap above the hook eye. That just becomes one more spot for a fin or a tooth, coral or whatever you get snagged on and put stress on that line. Splitting hairs? Maybe, but after decades of offshore Gulf fishing, I've seen it all. It's like there are magicians down there, and if you have a weakness, it will eventually get exploited.
Is this knot also viable for a thicker rope? Like a 2/3 cm thick strong synthetic rope? The reason i'm asking is that i need to attach a fitness type grip at each end of this rope and use it as a make shift cable attachement.
I think it should work fine for that, but I would definitely test its strength in a safe way though before using it in any way that can hurt you or someone else! I haven’t used it for that type of application!
Do you have a knot that's a bit weaker? I'm looking for a "snag" knot. A knot that will hold until a lot of pull/pressure is applied, then it comes loose, or slips out. This would be great for when the sinker/hook gets caught somewhere. Thanks!
@@JustTheLip Doesn't have to be a loop knot. Any knot that will slip when a lot of tension is applied. I'm using a standard Drop Shot Rig. I've tried single overhand knot which is too loose, a double overhand might be a little loose also, a triple overhand is too tight and wont slip.
I might just stick with a double overhand. Short of using a swivel or tying a double uni knot to much lighter line and then connecting the weight, that may be your best option… but you could always try to get creative with your rigging!
If you are making a trot line that will work. If you think fish can see line( reason for having different types of line) you are correct, if you are fishing for deaf, dumb, and certainly blind fish this line will work.
