Loop Knots
Use loop knots to tie a line to the end of a rig or to make an interconnecting system for attaching tackle parts.
Surgeon's Loop
Similar to the Surgeon's Knot for joining lines. It is tied the same as the Surgeon's knot but with a double strand. As such, this knot does use more line than most. It is a tad bulky but is great for making quick, strong loops at the end of lines and leaders for connecting to other loops.
Fold over the tag end of line and form the knot using both strands to make a double overhand knot. Pull up carefully on both ends and the loop.
Bimini Twist Loop
We'll go out on a limb here. This knot provides nearly 100 percent of original line strength. It's like a hangman's knot. It might take a lot of practice, but it's very, very effective.
The Bimini twist knot is used for offshore trolling and sportfishing and the creation of double-line leaders. A Bimini twist creates a loop at the end of the line in which it is tied. The loop secured at the top with a long barrel of coiled line created by the tying process. A Bimini twist loop is stronger than the line itself. It is one of the rare knots that does not weaken the line in which it is tied. It is a simple method of doubling your fishing line in order to prevent chaffing or to create the necessary loop in order to attach a wind-on leader without using strength in the mainline. Most people in the past have said the more turns the better.
Figure-Eight Loop
This loop knot is easy to tie. Fold over the tag end of line (leave lots of line for this) and then form a figure-eight bend with the two lines, ending by going through the first loop. As with the Surgeon's Loop, pull tight on the loop and both tag ends.
In-Line Dropper
Use this knot to make a loop in the middle of your line to attach a hook or another rig. This knot is often used on multi-hook fishing lines. Fold the line back over itself to make a loop and then twist the two overlapping line sections four or five times. Pull the loop through this center twist. Pull tight.
