Fishermen often call a loop a double. That’s okay, fishermen are allowed to confuse issues! Tying loops and doubles is the same thing, however, again fishermen must choice their knot wisely. A double that slips under pressure will break as heat is generated during the slipping and this weakens the fishing line considerably. The only join I know of that retains virtually all of the fishing lines original strength is the Plaited Splice. Most fishermen avoid it because they consider it difficult to form. It’s actually as easy to do as the ever popular Bimini Twist! Loops and doubles are formed for a variety of reasons, often however on the mistaken believe that it adds a safety factor to line breakage caused by a thrashing fish body during the struggle. That simply isn’t so. In almost all situations, once one side of a double breaks, the dynamics of the knots either end change so dramatically, their holding and strength rate reduces to a point of uselessness! Loops and doubles are none-the-less handy for attaching braid, leaders and terminal tackle. They also provide a remarkable sense of security in the minds of fishermen. The fishing loops and doubles illustrated here are suitable for both saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing situations

Bait Presentation Fishing Knots Rigging Rope Knots  Fish Baits  Fishing Techniques  Live Fish Baits  Soft Plastic  Squid baits  Strip baits  Fly Fishing  Nylon lines  Superlines  Backing to Fly Reel  Fly Line to Backing  Fly Line to Leader  Fly to Tippet  Loops & Doubles  Tippet to Leader  Fishing Line to Line  Fishing Line to Reel  Fishing Line to Tackle  Fishing Loops & Doubles  Fishing lures to Leader  Leaders to Fishing Line  braided Line to Leader  Braided Line to Nylon Line  Braided Line to Tackle  Braided Loops & Doubles  Game Fishing and Sportfishing  Trolling Patterns  Boating  Camping & Hiking  Climbing  Equestrian  Miscellaneous  Miscellaneous Nautical Knots  Nautical Bends  Nautical Bindings  Nautical Hitches  Nautical Rope Loops  Nautical Splices & Whippings  Nautical Stopper Knots  Camping & Hiking Bends  Camping & Hiking Bindings  Camping & Hiking Hitches  Camping & Hiking Loops  Camping & Hiking Stopper Knots  Camping Splices & Whippings  Miscellaneous Camping Knots  Climbing Rope Bends  Climbing Rope Bindings  Climbing Rope Hitches  Climbing Splices & Whippings  Climbing Stopper Knots  Tying Loops for Climbing  Bend  Hitches  Loops  Miscellaneous  Splices  Stopper Knots  Decorative Knots  General Knots   Alpine Butterfly Knot The Alpine Butterfly knot is very quick and easy to tie and has wide application. It can take a load in any of three different directions, which makes it more versatile than some other loops.   Alpine Butterfly Loop The Alpine Butterfly Loop is very quick and easy to tie and has wide application.   Bimini Cats Paw Splice The Bimini Cat's Paw Splice is a sure way of connecting a loop to a loop without too much obtrusion into the lines natural contours.   Bimini Twist The Bimini Twist is one of the better methods for producing a strong double in line, including the super-lines.   Blood Bight Regularly used by firefighters, climbers and anglers as it is readily tied, maintains its security and can be untied if not placed under too much load. It is a simple loop used to form a loop midway in a rope or line from which either a hook or dropper ca   Double Figure of Eight The Figure of Eight Loop is used for the formation of a loop at the end of a line or rope. Regularly used by firefighters, climbers and anglers as it is readily tied, maintains its security and can be untied if not placed under too much load.   Double Overhand Loop The Double Overhand Loop is useful for creating a quick yet simple loop in the end of a line.   Double Overhand Noose The Double Overhand Noose is a versatile and useful loop to learn. It can be tied in almost any material and holds well when tightened under load.   Dropper Loop This knot forms convenient loops at right angles to the main line, which has wide application for fishing, boating and recreational use.   End Loop The End Loop is useful for creating a quick, simple loop in the end of a line. Fishermen use it to form a loop to which they attach a sinker.   Figure of Eight Loop The Figure of Eight Loop is used for the formation of a loop at the end of a line or rope. Regularly used by firefighters, climbers and anglers as it is readily tied, maintains its security and can be untied if not placed under too much load.   Figure of Eight loop in the Bight Regularly used by firefighters, climbers and anglers as it is readily tied, maintains its security and can be untied if not placed under too much load. Is a simple loop used to form a loop midway in a rope or line from which either a hook or dropper can b   Gut Knot The Gut knot is useful for creating a quick yet simple loop in the end of a line. Fishermen use it to form a loop to which they attach a sinker.   Lineman's Loop The Lineman's Loop is very quick and easy to tie and has wide application. The Lineman's Loop has uses which extend from joining tackle to lines to forming rope ladders, harnesses and for hoisting and lowering equipment and the like.   Plaiting a Double Whilst it is not the quickest to splice to perform, a double plait is a great way to retain maximum line strength and, although tricky, it is well worth mastering for its wide application.   Poacher's Noose The Poacher's Noose is a versatile and useful loop and it can be tied in almost any material.   Spider Hitch The Spider Hitch is a very quick and easy way of forming a loop or double in line.   Twisted Dropper Loop The Twisted Dropper Loop is an excellent way to suspend a hook or other terminal tackle off the mainline.

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