The Non-Slip Loop gives greater movement to lures and live baits.
As the name implies, this loop knot will NOT slip. This knot is most
often used to offer more action for trolled/retrieved lures or allow
more freedom of movement to rigged live baits. To achieve maximum
strength with mono it's imperative to use the correct number of turns
around the standing line given the line test: with 6- to 8-lb. test use 6
turns, 10- to 12-lb. test use 5 turns, 15- to 40-lb. test use 4 turns
and 50- to 60-lb. test use 3 turns. Apply an extra turn or two with
flouro, and use 6 turns or more with braid to prevent slippage.
STEP 1: Allow about 12 inches of line to tie the knot until you become
familiar with it. Start by tying an overhand knot in the leader, leaving
a tag end of at least six inches. Now, slip the tag end through the
hook eye and then back through the loop of the overhand knot. Make sure
the tag end is passing back through the loop on the same side it came
out of.
STEP 2: Pull carefully on the standing part of the line while holding
the tag end. This will partially reduce the size of the overhand knot.
Then, pull slowly on the tag end, sliding the overhand knot toward the
hook eye. This procedure allows you to "adjust" to create any size loop
you wish. Now, wrap the tag end the required number of turns (following
the introductory guidelines) around the running line.
STEP 3: After finishing the turns, insert the tag end back through the
loop of the overhand knot, making sure the tag end re-enters on the same
side it came out of. Hold the loop of the overhand knot where you want
the finished loop to form, and then pull on the running line until the
overhand knot tightens.
STEP 4: Moisten the knot and slowly pull the tag end. This will gently
draw down the wraps around the standing line. Just before these wraps
are completely tight, grip the running line in one hand and the lure or
hook in the other. Pull your hands apart slowly but firmly until the
knot tightens completely. Trim the tag end and you're ready to fish.
Text and illustrations by Tom Waters
