How To Tie A Non-Slip Loop Knot (Quick, Easy, & Strong Fishing Knot)

[@danielgriffith7460]

You've explained and instructed perfectly how to tie this knot. Five years later and you're still helping others like myself. Thank you!🙏

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!

[@africaspiritlove7355]

Thanks a lot for the lesson! I haven’t fished in over 40 years and had forgotten how to attach a luee to a line, so this was a perfect lesson for a guy who hadn’t fished in such a long time. Once again Thanks

[@kairunissahameed2943]

Welll now u can

[@wamram3811]

No excuses now. Go catch a big one.. I'm going in the morning..

[@rccarjoey3605]

jar

[@ultimatewarrior1970]

Yeah,you just made all of us better fisherman! thank you for teaching us this knot,i will use it from now on. On behalf of all fisherman. WE THANK YOU!

[@ronaldarchie7276]

I am 63 and have always used the knot my grandfather showed me when I was very young this knot is much easier I will be using this knot from now on.

[@carlaharper1298]

Even though I have to watch the video every time to get this knot right, LOL, it is worth the time. I love the fact that the tag end faces backwards and the knot is very strong. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Saltstrong]

You are so welcome! Glad it is helpful!

[@Saltstrong]

Don't forget to check out our rankings of the most popular fishing knots for the various different connections: www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots/

[@TattmanFishing]

Bro seriously thank you I was kayak fishing and pulled in a huge tarpon off a very light rod and reel he jumped and fought and this knot did not break loose the tarpon broke my jig head but the knot still held! Very strong knot people!

[@adamgraves152]

Thank you so much! Now I don’t have to ask my dad! 😅

[@sethhair8997]

Same😂

[@altezza1629]

Same here 😂

[@anthonyweeks7571]

Same lol

[@Lift4Lennon]

Enjoy the times with your father

[@altezza1629]

@@Lift4Lennon ok

[@speedy0231]

That knot works great with live bait too!

[@jamesjesko867]

I now live near a large retention pond stocked with large mouth bass. I needed a great video on how to rig up crank baits and found your video the best! You spoke at a reasonable speed with made it easy to follow. So many people race through their video's and make it hard to follow.

[@tombbroom5871]

Thanks Salt Strong. I'm into fishing but I don't have a dad, and none of the men in my life are into it as well. As a girl I felt like I could never ask anyone for help with this stuff because it was 'for boys', but some of your videos are so instructional and accessible. Just wanted to let you know that you made a difference. Have a good one.

[@Saltstrong]

That's great to hear! If you're interested, check out the Insider Membership as well...a lot of great information and additional benefits. And our Community of anglers is top notch and would love to help and offer any advice that you might need!

[@LikeaGlove90]

By far the best tutorial for tying this knot I've seen. Excellent job!

[@artofnoly9754]

Got it ... second go. Very cool. No more swivels on the nose of my lures! Thanks again.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad to see that you enjoyed this non-slip loop knot video!

[@jdaveotte]

I've been using this knot for over a year for all my artificial bait and hooks for live bait. It has not failed me yet! Thanks Luke!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad to see that you're enjoying this loop knot too!

[@edpep43]

Cool knot. Can’t wait till the weather breaks to try it out.

[@josiahjones3705]

Just tied my first lure on day 4 of ever fishing. Thanks man

[@Saltstrong]

Nice! Hope the video helped. Tight lines!

[@TheRealMichaelAndretti]

love this knot, thanks Luke and salt strong

[@jorydoukas2735]

This knot worked very well today I went carp and catfish fishing and was able to catch around 10 combined I liked your video too

[@Saltstrong]

Great to hear! Thanks for trying it out!

[@limitededition3295]

wow looks really easy next week going lure fishing in norway

[@lewislinn1047]

Great video with an up close view. Couldn't ask for a better quality of video.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@krisfromshaker]

Very smart knot. Excellent presentation.

[@linh811]

Thumbs up for changing out those treble hooks !

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@nilwccm123]

Can't wait to try it out myself, really good vid.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mattmartens3749]

Thank you so much! I used this knot all the time a few years back and I forgot how to tie it. This was always my favorite knot to tie. Thanks for the quick reminder!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the nice comment! We appreciate the support! 💪

[@mattfleming86]

Important!! Its very important to not let go of the tag end tightening it down. Snug that up too! It should look like a nicely tied clinch knot jamming down against that overhand knot evenly touching and side by side. Nudge it down with your fingers if you need to. That is the foundation of a lot of its strength. Like the barrel part of a hangman's noose. Pulling the main line tightens the overhand, and pulling the tag tightens the clinch looking part. Great video! Sorry to preach but I didn't want anyone to lose a big one. Good luck folks!

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

Ha!just wrote something similar.

[@DavidsonofStanley]

Great illustration and detailed instructions. I've never used any other in 40 years. It's easy when you do enough, and it will never come loose.

[@davidreed6264]

Also the polymer knot is good taught my son when he was 10

[@kfdugdsjksedokqdlfdnh2620]

Thanks man this helped a lot!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!

[@seanbishop531]

G'day mate, I'm fresh as fresh fishing. This knot is a gem. Thank you

[@benjamintucker1075]

Thank you for the video and explanation. Keep up the good work!

[@ScottRauber]

Better than the other example....we can see this!! TY!!

[@Saltstrong]

You're welcome!

[@jenbuie1476]

thank you so much! so easy and soooooo strong

[@shttickets7960]

Watched the video once and got it first try, thank you!

[@rontiemens2553]

Excellent. Abundantly clear. Well-shot, well-scripted, and overall extremely well-done video.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Duschbag]

THIS... Was one of the easiest to follow knot tying videos I have ever watched. Thank you..!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Warren! Here's a link to see an article we put together that shows the top knots ranked by strength for each line connection and line type in case you haven't yet seen it: www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots/

[@Duschbag]

@@Saltstrong I'm an avid Bass Fisherman for both Largemouth and Smallmouth and usually use a Palamar Knot for darn near everything but I believe this Loop Knot will improve the action of topwater Frogs. Do you think it could be tied with Braid..?

[@Saltstrong]

@@Duschbag I would not trust this loop knot with braid because it would likely slip once under pressure. Also, given how limp and thin braid is, I wouldn't worry about making a loop knot if you tie directly to the frog because the water drag is so small that it wouldn't make much of a difference in the retrieve. Note: I recommend always using a mono/fluoro leader in between the braid and lure because fish can def see braid easier... especially when looking up towards the sky (hopefully you're at least matching the color of the braid to the sky).

[@douglasmcintyre3297]

For fly fishers, tying this same non-slip loop knot knot to connect the fisher's fly to the end of the tippet has an added added benefit; it gives the fly 50% more lifelike action in the water, when compared to tying the same fly to the same tippet instead using an improved clinch knot. Knowledge is power: I am confident to say that this little change in knot strategy will translate directly to hooking and landing significantly more fish for the average weekend warrior out at his favourite lake or stream. Of course, the same is true for fishers casting or trolling live bait like herring plugs for salmon or artificial lures like spinners, spoons, or crankbaits for trout and bass.

[@GabooNx]

I have always tied the rapala knot that way, lol.. Love this knot for jerkbaits as well..

[@Saltstrong]

The rapala knot is technically a slightly different knot... it has an extra movement at the end where the tag end goes up through another loop as shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ7Idqiaftmneas

[@JudithWright-n8t]

When making leaders for muskie fishing can you use the loop knot as demonstrated instead of a snap? With thanks great instructions!

[@Saltstrong]

Instead of a snap swivel? A uni-uni knot might work best with those types of connections.

[@davidlewis774]

Thanks for the info!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@kylebuschfan3228]

This knot is super easy, the first one I tie was perfect. It's similar to a trilene knot

[@Saltstrong]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@nicklloyd9165]

Reminds me of a bowline plus some extra turns. Cool knot.

[@tmat2259]

I’ve been using this knot and I love it. Easy to tie.

[@Floridafisherman5000]

Thanks!! Great video!! Can't wait to try this type of not!! :)

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching and for the support Let us know how you like it!

[@Floridafisherman5000]

@@Saltstrong Will let you know. Plan on doing alot of freshwater fishing this holiday weekend!! I live in Florida so it will be nice and warm and should be good fishing!! :)

[@brandonrichards470]

Man I was goin out to fish today and realized I don’t have my dad or grandpa to help, and I’m not about to ask one of my buddies to help, so thank you!

[@KimberlyGreen]

I use this knot when hanging my ultralight hammock. I attached rings to the ends of the hammock. So now I link the hammock to the line with a carabiner that's at the end of this knot. At the tree end, I use a trucker hitch. Since both cinch down stronger under tension, I know they won't fail & drop me to the ground. Just thought your viewers would like to know the Non-slip Loop is useful for more than fishing. 😉

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

Can you undo that though? Could you use a bowline?

[@KimberlyGreen]

@@theowenssailingdiary5239 Short answer: yes and yes. Longer answer: It depends on a few factors. • How permanent do you want things to be? If you expect to untie something, then sure, a bowline is probably a good choice. I don't plan on removing the rings because they are intended to be permanent anchor points. • What kind of load are you putting on the knot? The more load you put on a non-slip the harder it tightens down. The tighter the knot, the harder it is to untie it, maybe even requiring tools like a pick or pliers. • What kind of line are you using? The smaller the diameter, the harder it will be to get a good grasp to pull on. For example, my hammock rings use a 2mm thick dyneema line. And it bears a fairly notable load. Very difficult to untie, but doable in a pinch because dyneema has some slippery properties. It would be easier to just cut & re-tie. But I want it to be permanent, so no need. On the other hand, I also use this knot to hang my birdfeeders. There, I use 550 paracord. The line is thicker, the load is much lighter and I may need to undo the knot if the line breaks short. When I was throwing the line over the branch, I used a heavy object with a hoop and tied a non-slip to it. After the line was over the branch, I easily undid the non-slip. (And I didn't have to worry about the knot tail getting caught on the branch as I lowered the line down through the branches.) I still used the non-slip for the end of the rope hang because the feeders are fairly heavy and I don't want the knot to eventually give out. I attach the actual feeder to the knot via an S carabiner. By your user name it seems you're a sailor. You could use this knot on an anchor. If the anchor hooked hard on something and the load increased, this knot will bear down and won't come off the anchor. And the knot tail wouldn't get gummed up in reeds, etc. But if your rope is fairly thick, you could still untie it if you wanted to.

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

@@KimberlyGreen I thought you would be untying the rings when packing up is all. Not recommended for an anchor though. Sounds like you know your stuff. Enjoy!!

[@brenterwin99611]

You have some really good information in our links. I do have a comment on your "Cons" for the FG knot. I have been fishing this knot for a long time now. One of my favorite set ups is 65 LBS braid with a 40 LBS Fluorocarbon leader. 40 LBS is the lightest that I will ever tie to the 65 LBS braid. So you can definitely tie the FG with the leader being lighter. With that being said, you have to tie a longer knot when doing this or you will have a failure or two. I have landed more than a few 100 pound halibut using this set up. Largest on this was just under 150# out of Seward AK. I will agree that you do not want to tie 100# braid to 20# mono or fluoro. But if you stay close with the tests and double the amount of hitches in the knot it out performs every knot I have run across. I wish the internet, and your links would have been around 35 or so years ago. It would have saved me so much time. Again GREAT INFO. Was looking at the haywire knot, have an upcoming Mexico trip and we just do not use Wire up here. Your video was the next in line. Just had to look at your links. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@stephaniewright7434]

Thank you for this video. I am needing to help my son fish.

[@matejilievski4956]

Thank you so much man!!! Really helped me with my lures!! Much love and stay safe y'all!!!

[@Jb3rt_133]

I'm gonna use this knot for jerk and topwater lures

[@theo._.8003]

best and most simple tutorial on yt. tysm for this :)

[@raisethrice]

Thank you! Always wantsed to learn how to tie a proper knot for the lurer. I've always just tied a normal knot and I know the lurer was performing bad in the water because of this. Thanks again!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Peter! Glad to see that you enjoyed this loop knot lesson... it's still the best loop knot I've found so far.

[@haleyhoward9979]

Thank you much i gave a like

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you!!

[@thomas-yn3ok]

I just realized this is an actual knot lol i figured it out when i was a kid trying stuff out and always used it since that time, never fails!

[@svn45246]

Finally a clear video thx

[@traeglenane_8328]

Taught me so quickly thanks mate

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Man that is super easy. Great demonstration 🤘

[@markwarren2693]

Superb knot and nicely demonstrated

[@matthewpanuska9175]

if you don't pull the tag end so tight in the "pre-tightening" phase, you will find that the knot tightens up a lot neater. it is a very useful knot for sure. all the best man.

[@morcumith]

great knot ...great presentation 👍🙏

[@Livscorner1]

Lovely I’m ready now 😂

[@Lowlanderadventures]

Very nice lure u have there😊

[@byebyesolo4092]

Thank you so much really helped me alot! Do make more!!!!!!!!

[@baurbidik7454]

Really appreciate it. Thanks for the lesson,

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielcullum8996]

Getting ready for the early morning fishing thanks for the vid hopefully I dont loose any this time🤫

[@JohnsonJLB]

I learned that knot. I thought it was called the Rappala knot. Definitely is good to use for all Rappala bait.

[@nhs8984]

Thanks for the advice man!!!!!!!

[@cactusjackthedesertrat5601]

Awesome video thank you

[@tyronejennings7703]

just tried it and got it. thanks.

[@Bolanksakti]

Best of knot👍

[@Jo__sh__ua]

I don’t have a dad so this helps me a lot

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshquinn7995]

Ive used uni or palomar knot for 20 years. I’ll try this one out.

[@Saltstrong]

Let us know what you think!

[@chuckdaymude4690]

Great video, nicely done. Super professional delivery. Thanks

[@chloeryan7648]

Thanks this was very helpful

[@ryanthompson6337]

Caught my first fish with the method thx very much errand a sub

[@howardstone2648]

Thank you this is great 👍

[@Saltstrong]

You're welcome!

[@light487]

The question I have is whether it is preferred to have this loop knot on the lure or a snap-barrel-swivel on it? Both would allow movement right? The snap though would allow you to quick change lures without retying the loop knot?

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the question. Please visit the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, our coaches can respond directly. You can find it here: www.saltstrong.com/articles/non-slip-loop-knot/

[@ajikangler4881]

Thanks for tutorial

[@smackinbaits6693]

It's a good knot for salmon fishing with lures like that. with pike musky or bass...might as well just snap swivel it. Good video. I use it for fly fishing with streamers.

[@davidk2137]

A very nice knot. One alteration I would do is take the tag end through the eye twice (for added strength). Thanks.

[@rw6512]

It's the same non-slip knot I use for fly fishing lures to give them better action. This is a good refresher since I haven't gone fly fishing for 2 years. Good demonstration, easy to understand, but there are some people here confused who need clearer explanation about running the tag end back through the loop 2X. Very important when finished is that the tag end points downward towards the lure.

[@ABC123Benji]

Very informative and easy to follow video. Thank you and keep up the good work!!!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Daniel! Glad to see that you enjoyed this loop knot video.

[@leannegorman7110]

Must say I'm loving the comments. 😂😅 Recently started fishing again. More seriously. So this is very helpful..thanks. 👍🏻

[@Saltstrong]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@_Shut11]

really appreciate it, nice video, good explanation, goated youtuber

[@simplythebestfishingcharters]

Great show. I like your videos, thanks

[@bucmcmaster]

After feeding the tag end back through the loop I pull the main line ONLY, which snugs the knot into a position that maintains loop diameter. THEN pull the tag end to finish tightening the knot. And with 10-12# line two wraps of the tag work fine, keeping knot profile as small as possible. Great knot and the only one I ever use on artificial baits........Palomar for single hook rigs.

[@paulsamaras437]

well explained and easy to follow thank you. I too like the tag facing backward

[@delstep2255]

Thanks my brother. very simple.

[@prothean]

Is there a loop or something I can make for lures that be easily used to switch out lures, without having to cut line and make new line for lure just a quick switch like with the hooks

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

Ty bro. Very good knot

[@josec.5209]

Thanks, I got the tie 👍👍

[@nitroluver4l591]

very good loop

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Jake!

[@Glorp_15]

Thanks man

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!

[@gonzalouribe405]

Mark Sosin taught me that knot back in early 90s that's the only knot I use for artificial and fly

[@djdiamonds8704]

THANK YOU SO MUCH this not is the best not EVER

[@Jlaw-gx4gv]

Cheers mate for your video

[@z.idheileh7418]

Maybe it's just me, but God Damn! I don't want to spend 4 minutes each time tying a knot! My go to knot is the uni knot. Love it or hate it, it has worked great for me over the years. Easy, strong and reliable. Case closed.

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

This will take 20 seconds max after a few goes. I know what you mean though. Do you lures REALLY get more movement/catch more fish with this knot? Use what you know.

[@mattolson5556]

Thanks bro much appreciated liked and subscribed 🤙🤙

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you for the support! Hope you find all of the content helpful!

[@lapnoloc]

Excellent video, now I know how to tie that knot. Thank you.

[@Aviator1047]

Just retied this knot on my Skitter V. Thanks, Luke!

[@Saltstrong]

I hope that you enjoy this loop knot as much as we do.

[@andrezescamilla9813]

Great Info and video

[@Connor727]

Thanks dude I hope this knot will help me not loose lures on speckled trout so much lmfaoo 🤣🤣🤣