Knot library · 85% · Easy
Surgeon's Knot
Dead easy to tie even with cold hands on the bank. The quickest line-to-line join going.
Where it earns its place
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Knot strength | 85% of line strength |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Disciplines | Coarse, Fly |
| Best for | Line to Line, Quick Joins, Different Diameters |
How to tie it
- Lay both lines alongside each other, overlapping by about 20cm.
- Treat both lines as one and tie a simple overhand knot.
- Pass both lines through the loop a second time (making a double overhand).
- Moisten and pull all four ends to tighten evenly.
- Trim both tag ends.
Want to watch it tied? Animated Knots has the surgeon's knot. In the app the same steps sit beside the rig you are tying.
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