How to tie the EASIEST Loop Knot! (Surgeon Loop Knot!)

[@JustTheLip]

Have you used this knot before? For me, it's easier to tie than the Kreh or Perfection Loop Knots, but I tie those for different reasons. Let me know what you use this knot for, or if you're just now learning it, let me know what you think!

[@lornehargis2614]

I use this knot, second example to tie my Sabiki rigs; but I use a triple surgeon. When pulled tight, it stands perpendicular to the main line almost like a dropper loop. Very easy.

[@pablieto-veganson]

Is this knot also viable for a thicker rope? Like a 2/3 cm thick strong synthetic rope? The reason i'm asking is that i need to attach a fitness type grip at each end of this rope and use it as a make shift cable attachement.

[@JustTheLip]

@@lornehargis2614that’s awesome! I will give the triple a try!

[@JustTheLip]

@@pablieto-vegansonI think it should work fine for that, but I would definitely test its strength in a safe way though before using it in any way that can hurt you or someone else! I haven’t used it for that type of application!

[@Classicrock4u]

Another not that I would like to see you try and use is the Figure 8 knot I've been using it for years and personally I think it's even stronger

[@MRBJT51]

If you are here to take the time to learn this knot you are deadly serious about elevating your fishing game!

[@donalddaniels2675]

My fishing buddy and I have been using the surgeon's loop knot for 30+ yrs. of off-shore fishing. Just this knot on the terminal end of the line, then attaching a swivel, then a wire leader and trolling lure. I can't ever remember the knot failing in all those years, and we've hooked, and landed, some good sized fish. Mahi to 48#, wahoo to 65#, several large marlins and most recently a sailfish that was probably close to 100#. (the billfish were all released boatside) I remember when he first showed me how to tie it, thinking he was nuts... no way this simple knot would hold up to a gaffer-sized mahi, but it has proved me wrong so many times that I now tie it without a second thought.

[@lamonttucker2842]

Thank you so very much.That is exactly what I needed with hand troubles.God bless you

[@JustTheLip]

You are so welcome, I’m glad this could be helpful! Thank you for the comment! 🤙

[@robertlosasso4222]

That’s a nice surgeon’s knot .

[@livenhfree]

Like it! Much easier than some of the other loop knots I've seen demonstrated, especially in fly fishing videos. Very nice. Thanks!

[@dougiemac8417]

Awesome and simple. Thank you. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@JustTheLip]

You’re welcome! 🤙🤙

[@tag_76]

The last knot is fantastic! Beats how I've been doing it for years.

[@JustTheLip]

Glad it was useful! Good luck and tight lines! 🤙

[@NettingwithNick]

Very simple knot, much better than some of the others I've seen. May do a mini version for crappie fishing later!

[@Max1364]

Thanks, Young Man! I am trying to learn how to tie (and teach) knots for my 13 year old son so we can pursue his latest passion. His Ol' Man already lost a few hooks out of rookieness.

[@hughmcinally9361]

Lots of these vids on YT, but these are the best I've seen. Thanks.

[@richardwood1316]

Very helpful. Great information. Awesome presentation and explanation SLOWLY explaining every single movement. I now have more confidence to TRY AGAIN. MUCH APPRECIATED

[@JustTheLip]

Great to hear! I’m so glad it was useful for you! Thank you for the feedback and tight lines! 🤙🤙

[@seansadventures-flyingtrav7901]

Awesome info..Thanks!!!

[@JustTheLip]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@johnlarocco2661]

Very informative

[@JustTheLip]

Glad it was helpful! 🤙

[@LanceRudy]

Great video thanks 😊

[@JustTheLip]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@5millman]

Thank you very much for sharing!

[@JustTheLip]

My pleasure! I’m glad it was helpful! 🤙

[@สวรรษบุญเพ็ง-ฑ2ว]

Thanks for your sharing

[@JustTheLip]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@priyankarbhowmik1928]

Thanks

[@JustTheLip]

You’re welcome! 🤙

[@marlonb.8243]

Thank you so much.

[@hoser7706]

Loving these vids!! Subbed right away. Are you wetting the line bdcause of friction?

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Awesome video I came here because this is a great knot 🪢 for pan fish and one I should already known when yur Dad teaches you things, it is hard to not stick with them. Yurs video is sweet to the point with a variation that even makes it better. Thanks for all you do ❗️

[@moh6749]

i have that thats why i'm whatching this

[@JustTheLip]

Awesome! I think it’s about as fast as they get!

[@thegreencantina]

I'm just curious what you are using as your line to make your videos. It would be cool to buy some to practice some knots. Thanks!

[@mike_hunt_fish_trap]

Power pro yellow

[@thegreencantina]

@@mike_hunt_fish_trap what weight?

[@donaldmadon4911]

The loop should go through the hook eye the other way to give the hook a cam effect when setting the hook.

[@thehousedr4]

Line always runs thru the eye from the point side of the hook to increase hookup penetration in the lios of the fish.

[@armandfusco6482]

Seems like a nice easy and strong knot. Only problem I see is the tag end is facing away from hook and will catch on weeds, etc.

[@pargaulansirait8490]

Mantap 👍👍

[@patsheridan]

Hi, and thanks. Does this work for small trout flies, say size 16-20? Or is it considered too bulky. Thanks again!

[@JustTheLip]

Hi there! Yes, it does!

[@NixsFishingSessions]

Surgeon knot is also good for connecting polyester line to leader line for ajing fishing

[@pablieto-veganson]

Is this knot also viable for a thicker rope? Like a 2/3 cm thick strong synthetic rope? The reason i'm asking is that i need to attach a fitness type grip at each end of this rope and use it as a make shift cable attachement.

[@JustTheLip]

I think it should work fine for that, but I would definitely test its strength in a safe way though before using it in any way that can hurt you or someone else! I haven’t used it for that type of application!

[@kingdrew6665]

If you're setting up the gear for the following day, would it be beneficial to run a dab of super glue on the knot? Great video!

[@wilyfisherman3953]

What if I wanted more than one ply of line through the hook eye??

[@nfrancisj2122]

Do you have a knot that's a bit weaker? I'm looking for a "snag" knot. A knot that will hold until a lot of pull/pressure is applied, then it comes loose, or slips out. This would be great for when the sinker/hook gets caught somewhere. Thanks!

[@JustTheLip]

This is a great question. What kind of rig are you tying? And does it have to be a loop knot?

[@nfrancisj2122]

@@JustTheLip Doesn't have to be a loop knot. Any knot that will slip when a lot of tension is applied. I'm using a standard Drop Shot Rig. I've tried single overhand knot which is too loose, a double overhand might be a little loose also, a triple overhand is too tight and wont slip.

[@JustTheLip]

I might just stick with a double overhand. Short of using a swivel or tying a double uni knot to much lighter line and then connecting the weight, that may be your best option… but you could always try to get creative with your rigging!

[@Rob-dp3vr]

Only change I'd make is not leaving that loop gap above the hook eye. That just becomes one more spot for a fin or a tooth, coral or whatever you get snagged on and put stress on that line. Splitting hairs? Maybe, but after decades of offshore Gulf fishing, I've seen it all. It's like there are magicians down there, and if you have a weakness, it will eventually get exploited.

[@JustTheLip]

If you’re avoiding gaps, I would just use a regular knot instead of loop knots! My preference is the uni knot in those situations! 🤙🤙

[@josephphillips590]

Next weekend

[@hoonoh1165]

But it sometimes easily can be loosen on monoline.

[@davidcloyd1296]

Silliness bro.

[@JustTheLip]

What do you mean?

[@johnwhitmore5408]

I thought the opening said the EASIEST loop knot.

[@brendadouglas5269]

For real

[@robertposenal6981]

Still misleading bc your right handed leading to the rod with the shorter tag end. I get it but not everyone will with out verbal direction as well.

[@larrymoss9954]

If you are making a trot line that will work. If you think fish can see line( reason for having different types of line) you are correct, if you are fishing for deaf, dumb, and certainly blind fish this line will work.

[@Royboy50]

It’s for demonstration purposes only how can you think this is for fishing,some folks are just unreal

[@ayom3523]

It's not gross when you're fishin.

[@jamescraig8601]

After you tie it,break it for us. In my experience, the surgeon knot pinches the line off inside the knot. Prove me wrong.

[@nojnoj3069]

Try not to do the saliva thing if you know you have Moose piss on your line.......

[@xShadowXscarx]

Keep the words out of the video. Very distracting.

[@nick9227]

This loop knot is opposite of the fg as far as waste goes. With this loop youre wasting a lot of leader with 10"-12" of doubled leader. Might not matter to some but where i fish, if your jig is not on bottom ,youre not catching fish. So ,on bottom you lose a lot of jigs and re tying leaders a lot. Thats 10" 12" of leader gone on every re rig. Costly if you use flouro