Surgeon's Loop

Fly Fishing Knots - The Surgeon's Loop is tied just like the surgeon's knot only in a loop design. It's probably the quickest loop to tie and retains nearly 100% of it's strength. Again, loops make it possible to change leaders in seconds.

Steps to tie the Surgeon's Loop:

1. Take 12 inches of line and double it, making a loop that is roughly six inches long. Tie a loose overhand "granny knot" with the loop. Be sure not to tighten completely.
2. Take the end of the loop and bring it through the circle you have created with the overhand knot one more time.
3. Grab the end of the loop and slowly pull while holding onto the tag end and the line going to the rod at the same time. When the knot is tight, clip the tag end.

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