This is an exceptionally strong, simple-to-tie knot for joining lines of different diameters. It's the best knot around for tying tippets to fly-fishing leaders, too.
| Surgeon's Knot This is an exceptionally strong, simple-to-tie knot for joining lines of different diameters. It's the best knot around for tying tippets to fly-fishing leaders, too. |
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| 1) Lay the line and
leader alongside each other, overlapping six to eight inches.
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| 2) Treating the two like a single line, tie an overhand knot, pulling the entire leader through the loop. | |
| 3) Leaving the loop of the overhand knot open, pull the tag ends of both the line and leader through again. | |
| 4) Hold both lines
and both ends to pull the knot tight. Clip ends close to avoid
foul-ups in the rod guides.
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| The Surgeon's Loop is a quick and easy way to put a loop in the end of a line. It's tied in the same manner as the Surgeon's Knot. | |
| 1) Double the end of the line to form a loop, and then tie an overhand knot at the base of the double line. |  |
| 2) Leaving the loop open, bring the double line through once more. |  |
3) Hold the
standing line and tag end, and pull the loop to tighten the knot.
You can adjust the loop size by shifting the loose knot before tightening.
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| 4) Clip the tag end. | |