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[Eagleye]

How do you tie the loop knot to attach a fly so that it has freedom to move?  What is the name of that knot?

[bbronswyk2000]

Duncan Loop

[Eagleye]

I tried that one but it kept sliding tight on me the guide I was fishing with last time used a different one...  does the duncan loop normally pull tight or am I tieing it wrong? 

[Lawsch]

Try the rapala knot, it works great even in floro.

http://www.animatedknots.com/rapala/index.php

[bbronswyk2000]

I tried that one but it kept sliding tight on me the guide I was fishing with last time used a different one...  does the duncan loop normally pull tight or am I tieing it wrong? 

You should be able to slide it up and down. I have never had a problem with it. Go on youtube and watch a video of it being tied to make sure your doing it right.

[Eagleye]

Try the rapala knot, it works great even in floro.

http://www.animatedknots.com/rapala/index.php

That looks very similar to the one I was talking about.  Thank you.  Do you know if it stays put well?

[Lawsch]

landed several large chum without it closing on jigs so should be ok.

[JL]

duncan loop

http://videofishingknots.com/duncans-loop.html

[Eagleye]

that one looks different but easier to tie...thanks

[jimmywits]

How do you tie the loop knot to attach a fly so that it has freedom to move?  What is the name of that knot?

I use the improved clinch knot and cinch it tight just above the fly eyelet. Never had any problems with it. I place my thumb nail over the line just above the fly and press down and then pull the knot tight to the thumb nail and give it a good tug.  tight lines

[HOOK]

I also use the Non Slip Mono Knot or what is also called the Kreh Loop  i have used the Duncan loop but didnt like the fact its closed under any tension.

I use a loop knot on almost every fly i fish even in stillwaters

[cohojoe]

check out  Orvis Knots webpage

[Min]

I have tried the Duncan Loop, but, wasn't really happy with it.

This season, I just stayed with the Trilene knot.  No loop, but seemed quite secure and no break-offs.

Probably will try the Non-Slip loop next season.  Haven't tried tying it yet, but, it looks easy.  Especially for my clumsy fingers.

[Trophy Fisher]

Try the rapala knot, it works great even in floro.

http://www.animatedknots.com/rapala/index.php

I have used this style of knot with great success but I don't use step 9 & ten because I found that with these 2 steps the knot would slide.
 

[speyghillie]

Hi Guys,
Have a look at this site if you get bored or the fishing is slow.  http://www.netknots.com/index.html
Gordon.