Knot library · 80% · Easy
Figure-of-Eight Loop
The simplest loop knot there is. Bang one on the end of your hooklength and you're away.
Where it earns its place
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Knot strength | 80% of line strength |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Disciplines | Coarse, Sea, Fly |
| Best for | Loop Knots, Hooklengths, Quick Setup |
How to tie it
- Double the end of the line to form a loop.
- Pass the loop behind the standing line.
- Bring the loop back over and through the first loop (making a figure-8 shape).
- Moisten and pull to tighten.
- Trim the tag end.
Want to watch it tied? Animated Knots has the figure-of-eight loop. In the app the same steps sit beside the rig you are tying.
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