Great loop knot, superb instruction, perfect storyboard and wonderfully photographed. A lesson for all those that want to teach with narrated video, or teach anything! EXCELLENT.
Clear, detailed demonstration how to tie non slip loop knot, for both fly fishing lures and regular lures. I have used this knot many years for fly fishing and it has never slipped. Lures have better action. Make sure the loop is small and close to the hook eye or the lure will get hung up in the loop.
I keep messing up the knot. Your video helped greatly. I was going to correct you, but you corrected yourself at the end. EVERY fishermen should know this knot! Thanks!
Thank you for showing what you mean by passing it through the first knot the right way and the wrong way with an edit. I always never understood that part.
Wow, one of the best filmed videos on such subjects. Very clear filming, close-ups are slowly done, filming repeats with various bait and sizes of filament and narrator is scripted appropriately. Well done.
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@Messiah Kendrick i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
What a great, well shot and so informative video thank you so much 50 years fishing and have never heard of this knot but will now deffo use it . Thanks
Remember the Old Father of Fly Fishing," LEFTY KREGH?? ,He is no longer with us, But left us with his great Loop Knot , called Kregh Loop knot. Simple ,Strong. you want a loop knot tag end; When Trimed, to point rearward back toward your lure, so weed debris slides off of it.
Nice job on demonstrating the knot. It really works well with Clousers. I tested a slight variation that made the knot stronger. Use a double overhand knot instead of the initial single overhand knot to start tying the knot.
I fished with a guide who used a fireman's knot to make similar non-slip loops to flies. This knot is just a Figure 8 made in a folded back line and is strong and easy to do right - if all you want is a loop. (It is preferred by many rock climbers over the bowline because their lives depend on it). The guide was a retired fire fighter and figured out how to tie a Figure 8 knot using only the tag end to allow a fly to be in the loop - something that is a bit hard to remember and easy to do wrong. Your knot avoids both problems. BTW - this is one of the best educational videos I've seen. Your teaching style is outstanding.
Many thanks ,your excellent demo was the only one among four others that I watched that taught me how to do this knot correctly! When you showed the importance of the line flowing in the correct direction through the overhand knot that's when I got it right,all my other attempts created slip knots, thanks again!
Over many months I've watched knot tying videos ad infinitum on UA-cam and learned much. However this is the first one to make me literally laugh out loud - LOL. " . . . have no idea how a couple of dozen ended up in my flybox" ROTFL We have an expression down here in Oz for someone like you - 'Funny Bastard' Thanks for the laugh, but I think, after having just mastered the 'Perfection Loop', I'll stick with that one . . . for the time being. Cheers . . . .
Good morning Tim, I am so glad you are doing what you do. You make everything so simple actually like you want folks to get it! I have really learn a lot from what you do just had to leave a message. Hope life is going well and again thanks for all you do 👍☕️
Just watched for a refresher and it really helped, thanks. I use this same knot for my bass fishing lures and it gives them more action as well so it's not just for fly fishing.
Nice! Always looking for new knots to use. I can see where this will be a very handy, functional knot. Easy to tie thanks to your close up detailed instructions! Once again, Thank You Sir!!!
I tie this knot a little different but not on purpose. I was trying to remember how to tie it and combined an improved clinch knot. Now I wonder how it compares. I bring the tag in from the fly and back through the overhand but rather than wrapping six or seven times I only go once or twice and then back through the overhand. Now, like an improved clinch, I put the tag end back through the loop I just created and tighten down. Works great and keeps the knot small in size. Great video
i like the presentation of the knot you should ad a few more knots on your videos. 10 on 10 for this one. I do enjoy all your tying videos short and to the point. Keep the good work
An excellent video on explaining how to tie the non-slip mono knot. I have been using this knot for several years for all my subsurface midge fishing with 6x and 7x fluorocarbon tippet and size 22-28 flies. I use a six turn wrap and the knot holds well.
Great tutorial , I love the Non Slip and use a great deal. You can't fish Tullis's Wiggle Bug without it, Good point about keeping the loop small , I 've seen anglers tye the loop really big and they wonder why their fly get's caught in the loop all the time.
I've really been enjoying all your videos. Well lighted, clear instruction, a bit of humor and wit. Keep it up! Maybe we'll see you around our rivers here in the NW! Take care!
This is also a great knot to use when using a rapalas without an o-ring it gives them a lot more action, just be sure that you wet the knot before you pull it tight or it will fray the line and snap on the set.
Great vid. Great explanation. I'm not a fly fisherman at mo but seriously thinking Bout getting into it. As I'm seeing more ppl fly fishing for course fish like carp pike rudd roach. It looks great. I do love watching flytying vids I find it fascinating. Anyway great vid thank you. Ps subbed.
Even back in the 70's, I would use the exact same knot while throwing a Rapala or Rebel Minnow Bait...#9, 11 or 13.....It gives it a tighter Wobble when fished....I also used a Bolan Knott with the added 4 turns of the line and back thru the Bolan loop....Great Know to get more action on a Minnow style bait....All other Lures, ties straight to the Hook eye...Only use for Minnow style baits..
You don't have to pass the tag through the overhand knot twice. I make an overhand knot, pass the tag through the eye, wrap the tag a few times above the overhand knot, pass the tag through the overhand knot, and fair the knot as the video shows. Hasn't failed me yet, and it's my most commonly used knot! Great video and great knot!
But this is NOT the Rapala Knot, which has an additional step of turning the tag end back through the previous loop that was just made. I.e., this is the original knot and Rapala made an improvisation or improved version of it.
A good way to know you tied this knot right is if the tag end sticks straight up in a 45 degree angle. If the tags points toward you fly re do it because it'll break with the slightest tension
Great video. I’ve been told many times I should be using this knot for streamers but to be honest I just can’t live with the amount of leader wasted per tie. There’s got to be a way to tie this without wasting several inches every time.
Nice video. Clear, concise, a little humor....no BS.
Great loop knot, superb instruction, perfect storyboard and wonderfully photographed. A lesson for all those that want to teach with narrated video, or teach anything! EXCELLENT.
Thank you. That really means a lot. Thanks for watching.
i've seen 3 or 4 videos explaining this very same knot, but definitely this is the most explanatory and easy way to learn how to do it!!!
So grateful to be able to come back here and get a refresher before fishing the salt for striper. Thanks Tim!
This is the best description of this knot ever, good job!
That is a lot easier, for old eyes than the, perfection knot ! Thank you for posting it .
This a MUST knot when fishing chronomids under a indicator. Great video. I use this knot in every single fly.
Clear, detailed demonstration how to tie non slip loop knot, for both fly fishing lures and regular lures. I have used this knot many years for fly fishing and it has never slipped. Lures have better action. Make sure the loop is small and close to the hook eye or the lure will get hung up in the loop.
Really helpful from a beginner's point of view... incredibly clear instructions and great camera work.
The best presentation for lighting & clarity of any knott tying instructional video I've seen !!!!
Much thanks. Making stops on the video helps you to get it clearly, precisely. Great knot there.👍💪 Fish be with you🙂. Fish on!
I keep messing up the knot. Your video helped greatly. I was going to correct you, but you corrected yourself at the end. EVERY fishermen should know this knot! Thanks!
Thank you for showing what you mean by passing it through the first knot the right way and the wrong way with an edit. I always never understood that part.
Wow, one of the best filmed videos on such subjects. Very clear filming, close-ups are slowly done, filming repeats with various bait and sizes of filament and narrator is scripted appropriately. Well done.
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I was dumb lost the account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
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@Messiah Kendrick i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Messiah Kendrick It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much you saved my ass !
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Another awesome and helpful video by 1 of the best fly fishing channels out there, thank you Tim Flagler.
I have never understood how to make this knot but your excellent explanation has changed that. Thank you
Great knot. Using the larger hook and line made it easy to watch, thanks.
Thx for this demo it’s been the best and simplistic to follow in comparison to other videos …thank you!
Thank you !!! I recently started following you, your videos are top notch. I've needed a reliable loop knot forever. This one is it..... Thanks !!!
What a great, well shot and so informative video thank you so much 50 years fishing and have never heard of this knot but will now deffo use it . Thanks
Remember the Old Father of Fly Fishing," LEFTY KREGH?? ,He is no longer with us, But left us with his great Loop Knot , called Kregh Loop knot. Simple ,Strong.
you want a loop knot tag end; When Trimed, to point rearward back toward your lure, so weed debris slides off of it.
And this is the way to film a knot video ! Thanks, and greetings from South Africa
Awesome, Very clear and easy to follow. By far the best demo iv'e been able to find Thank you!
Nice job on demonstrating the knot. It really works well with Clousers. I tested a slight variation that made the knot stronger. Use a double overhand knot instead of the initial single overhand knot to start tying the knot.
I fished with a guide who used a fireman's knot to make similar non-slip loops to flies. This knot is just a Figure 8 made in a folded back line and is strong and easy to do right - if all you want is a loop. (It is preferred by many rock climbers over the bowline because their lives depend on it). The guide was a retired fire fighter and figured out how to tie a Figure 8 knot using only the tag end to allow a fly to be in the loop - something that is a bit hard to remember and easy to do wrong. Your knot avoids both problems.
BTW - this is one of the best educational videos I've seen. Your teaching style is outstanding.
great video, got a fly rod for Xmas probably 10 years ago, only used it maybe 5 times, this video gets me motivated, very easy to folow
Many thanks ,your excellent demo was the only one among four others that I watched that taught me how to do this knot correctly! When you showed the importance of the line flowing in the correct direction through the overhand knot that's when I got it right,all my other attempts created slip knots, thanks again!
This is the best explanation on how to make that knot on you tube.. Thank you
As with all of your videos, great presentation of the material.
I've watched this video hundreds of times. I always snicker when he comments about all his teenie-weenies in his tackle box.
Over many months I've watched knot tying videos ad infinitum on UA-cam and learned much. However this is the first one to make me literally laugh out loud - LOL. " . . . have no idea how a couple of dozen ended up in my flybox" ROTFL We have an expression down here in Oz for someone like you - 'Funny Bastard' Thanks for the laugh, but I think, after having just mastered the 'Perfection Loop', I'll stick with that one . . . for the time being. Cheers . . . .
Good morning Tim, I am so glad you are doing what you do. You make everything so simple actually like you want folks to get it! I have really learn a lot from what you do just had to leave a message. Hope life is going well and again thanks for all you do 👍☕️
Just watched for a refresher and it really helped, thanks. I use this same knot for my bass fishing lures and it gives them more action as well so it's not just for fly fishing.
This is by far the best knot tying instructional video I've ever seen. Thanks. Good job!✌️
The best loop knot video on youTube! Thanks :)
"I have no idea how a couple dozen Green Weenies ended up in my fly box". Good one.
Simple and easy presentation. Thanks a bunch, I’m ready to jig crappies now here in SW Michigan.
This is a great knot for attaching a ring swivel to a chod rig. Thank you.
Nice! Always looking for new knots to use. I can see where this will be a very handy, functional knot. Easy to tie thanks to your close up detailed instructions! Once again, Thank You Sir!!!
typical SUPERB tightline video. Thanks so much!
great knot, and super demo. Thank you!
super good tutorial. Thanks! I always struggle with remembering my fly fishing knots :D
Excellent video. This is my reference for the non-slip loop knot and I always use it to attach flies or jigs.
I tie this knot a little different but not on purpose. I was trying to remember how to tie it and combined an improved clinch knot. Now I wonder how it compares. I bring the tag in from the fly and back through the overhand but rather than wrapping six or seven times I only go once or twice and then back through the overhand. Now, like an improved clinch, I put the tag end back through the loop I just created and tighten down. Works great and keeps the knot small in size. Great video
Another amazing video! Your in depth details were easy to follow. Thanks!
MUCH better video and explanation than other videos out there on this particular know
Good work!!
I agree. I have watched at lease two other videos on this know, which left me scratching my head.
Not that you need any more kudos but, honestly for instructional videos your content is top notch, thank you and keep up the excellent work!
thanks for the demo! No more moving my jigs to proper position and its very easy to tie
i like the presentation of the knot you should ad a few more knots on your videos. 10 on 10 for this one. I do enjoy all your tying videos short and to the point.
Keep the good work
An excellent video on explaining how to tie the non-slip mono knot. I have been using this knot for several years for all my subsurface midge fishing with 6x and 7x fluorocarbon tippet and size 22-28 flies. I use a six turn wrap and the knot holds well.
Some people do the same number of turns as the tippet number. Nice easy rule of thumb until you get near 0 haha
This was a very well done. Thank you for taking the time.
You are a great instructor; Thank You !
really great video. very clear and simple. am going to use it today on some streamers.
just an excellent presentation; welldone; very clear . thank you.
Always good ti do a refresh for useful knots.thank You
I'm going to try this knot on a suspending jurk bait for salmon fishing. Thanks for the great video! FISH ON 🎣
simple knot, very helpful, keep'em comming
Great tutorial , I love the Non Slip and use a great deal. You can't fish Tullis's Wiggle Bug without it, Good point about keeping the loop small , I 've seen anglers tye the loop really big and they wonder why their fly get's caught in the loop all the time.
Best way i have ever seen the Perfection loop knot done absolutely awesome thank you ALIEN
Excellent lesson on this knot! You made it very simple. Thank you😎👍
This is a solid knot. I use this when im fishing salmon with wobblers in Norway.
Good knot... directions couldn’t be more clear... thanks
Very good demonstration and filming was super.
you are an amazing teacher!
Great video! Really easy to follow and great stops to be able to follow this. Many mahalos and Aloha!
Thanks for this video I've been looking for a video like this. It works great for top water bass fishing too.👍🏻
Excellent video and easy to see. Thanks!
Great instructional. I've been using it a long time,mostly tying it with one turn around the running line, still very strong. thanks.
I've really been enjoying all your videos. Well lighted, clear instruction, a bit of humor and wit. Keep it up! Maybe we'll see you around our rivers here in the NW! Take care!
Great video. Very helpful.
Perfect! Couldn't have been done better. I got right the first time..... first time ever...
Great movie ... helped med a lot > Thanks from Denmark.
Very clear explanation... 👌🏻🎣... thankyou
Great video easy to follow and understand 👍
This is also a great knot to use when using a rapalas without an o-ring it gives them a lot more action, just be sure that you wet the knot before you pull it tight or it will fray the line and snap on the set.
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Really well done. I'll be heading to the Deschutes and can't wait to give it a try...with big clumsy fingers :)
Very very helpful. Just what I needed. Thanks.
Very clearly described every step
I've been wanting a dozen or so of those 'mop' flies to find their way into my box as well. :-)
Great demo we'll done
Great vid. Great explanation. I'm not a fly fisherman at mo but seriously thinking Bout getting into it. As I'm seeing more ppl fly fishing for course fish like carp pike rudd roach. It looks great. I do love watching flytying vids I find it fascinating. Anyway great vid thank you. Ps subbed.
Nicely done.
Great explanation
Very clear steps.
Thanks for sharing this.
Even back in the 70's, I would use the exact same knot while throwing a Rapala or Rebel Minnow Bait...#9, 11 or 13.....It gives it a tighter Wobble when fished....I also used a Bolan Knott with the added 4 turns of the line and back thru the Bolan loop....Great Know to get more action on a Minnow style bait....All other Lures, ties straight to the Hook eye...Only use for Minnow style baits..
Very nice videos. I just subscribed!
your presentations are excellent ,I had to hit the bell
Great video 👍
You don't have to pass the tag through the overhand knot twice. I make an overhand knot, pass the tag through the eye, wrap the tag a few times above the overhand knot, pass the tag through the overhand knot, and fair the knot as the video shows. Hasn't failed me yet, and it's my most commonly used knot! Great video and great knot!
That sounds like the Fordyce Loop knot.
Good demo.
I've always known this as the "Rapala Knot."
I was just thinking the same thing, I've used this knot since I was a kid on a wide variety of lures/flies.
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But this is NOT the Rapala Knot, which has an additional step of turning the tag end back through the previous loop that was just made. I.e., this is the original knot and Rapala made an improvisation or improved version of it.
This is a great video, First time and did it, Awesome, 5 Stars!
you do a good job, thank you. ive learned.
Seams to me to be a definite improvement on the Finnish loop knot popularized by Oliver Edwards..good idea!
Great video tightline.
A good way to know you tied this knot right is if the tag end sticks straight up in a 45 degree angle. If the tags points toward you fly re do it because it'll break with the slightest tension
Straight up is a 90 - not 45 degree.
Good knot some time I may use that
I use this one for trout streamers, to give them more life during the swing
Great video. I’ve been told many times I should be using this knot for streamers but to be honest I just can’t live with the amount of leader wasted per tie. There’s got to be a way to tie this without wasting several inches every time.
VERRY CLEAR!
Essential knot for streamer fishing!