Loop Knot

[robeebee]

I've just changed the way i tie my jigheads ( after my brother told me to )

am now tying a loop or rapala knot

http://www.animatedknots.com/rapala/index....imatedknots.com

the jighead now can move around more freely and when you JIG it it seems to flick better

I'm now catching more fish and attribute it to using this knot

give it a try all you SP and gulp fishermen

if it can work for me there is hope for us all

[The Iceman]

Thats a good knot I use it for my HBs for everything from bream to barra

[robeebee]

Thats a good knot I use it for my HBs for everything from bream to barra

i don't use it on my hardbodies as they have a splitring swivel thingy

[Jewhunter]

I use that knot alot & it hasn't failed me.

Don't ask Stewy what he thinks of that knot though!

Cheers,

Grant.

[Guest]

I use that knot alot & it hasn't failed me.

Don't ask Stewy what he thinks of that knot though!

Cheers,

Grant.

I will tell you what I think its shithouse as it cost me a very big jew let go as easy as anything and thats now off my list of must have knots .

Still spewing months later

Cheers Stewy

[Chris 55]

Is it catfish proof Stew

Yeah I know I'm off the chat list

Chris

[caine]

stewy just an idea

you could put 2 loops like a double clinch knot for extra strength

maybe

[robeebee]

I will tell you what I think its shithouse as it cost me a very big jew let go as easy as anything and thats now off my list of must have knots .

Still spewing months later

Cheers Stewy

let go how ?

did the knot pull ?

[bobfish]

i don't use it on my hardbodies as they have a splitring swivel thingy

I remove the rings completely and replace them with the loop knott. I might be kidding myself but i feel it makes the hb look more natural. i.e. no lip piercing!

[robeebee]

I remove the rings completely and replace them with the loop knott. I might be kidding myself but i feel it makes the hb look more natural. i.e. no lip piercing!

I'll have to give that a go !

[catchnrelease]

I remove the rings completely and replace them with the loop knott. I might be kidding myself but i feel it makes the hb look more natural. i.e. no lip piercing!

Yep same here. Top knot and no need for rings which really makes a difference with finicky bream.

[Nathan L]

i can't remember the last time i used a loop knot

it just seems so awkward to me - but then again i'm a bit fastidious when it comes to knots

the only knot i have used for leader - terminal connections is the uni knot

you can make the uni knot into a loop by tying it normally, and when you have a loop the desired size, lock the knot by pulling on the tag end. its a bit tricky to ger right but if you practice a bit you'll get the hang of it

when you lock it properly, the loop should stay there without slipping

thats what works for me, but i spose like it is with anything else, you should use what you feel most comfortable with.

[james1990]

Iv got my own version of a loop knot, hasn't lost me a fish yet i use it for ALL my lure fishing except with skirts.

cheers james

[Davemmm]

Iv got my own version of a loop knot, hasn't lost me a fish yet i use it for ALL my lure fishing except with skirts.

cheers james

So what is it?

[bobfish]

So what is it?

The suspense is killing me...

[jewgaffer]

The suspense is killing me...

hey bob james' is a double bimini twist around the skirt and the new red high heels

regards

jewgaffer

Edited July 23, 2007 by jewgaffer

[bobfish]

Your a crack up jewgaffer!

[TheDiko]

Iv got my own version of a loop knot, hasn't lost me a fish yet i use it for ALL my lure fishing except with skirts.

cheers james

A 3 turn Surgeon's loop?

http://www.animatedknots.com/surgeonsloop/...imatedknots.com

IFS

[jewgaffer]

i like to have a mediterranean centuri knot pulled down onto the eye by the fish so i lube the line and the loop with tuna oil as i bait up to prevent any weakness caused by friction.

the slipping of the knot onto the eye sets the hook solid

i find that way easier than retying a hook.

jewgaffer

[stylo]

FYI I use a clip which I tie on to my leader which then clips to my jighead.

That way I can have all different sized jigheads to cast out until I find the right one for the conditions / day.

This = less time wasted and more time for fishing

[jewgaffer]

FYI I use a clip which I tie on to my leader which then clips to my jighead.

Sorry I can't reply to this method now coz I thought I was reading ........

...... > " clips to my forehead "

jewgaffer