How to make a “loop to loop” knot

In this article you will find some tips for making a loop to loop fishing knot, simply and without risking breaking it!

Why and when to use a “loop to loop” knot

The loop to loop fishing knot is very simple and extremely fast to make; it is used to merge the braided line on the reel and the fluorocarbon end. Those who practice spinning, that is the technique in which artificial baits are used to mainly catch predatory fish, are well aware of how often the ending can split and how difficult it is to knot the mother line into the braid and the fluorocarbon end. The reasons behind these difficulties are various: from being in the shade or under the dazzling sun, or from making some wrong moves. So, here is how to safely tie the braid to the end to avoid letting the fish run away at the crucial moment!

The loop to loop knot is ideal when you need to merge lines of different thickness and material, especially when the difference between the lines’ diameter is considerable. Specifically, the loop to loop knot is used in carp fishing or surf casting, a sport fishing technique carried out directly from the shore using robust fishing rods. Thus, loop to loop knots should be used when we need a highly resistant hinge. In addition, the loop to loop knot is not bulky, thereby limiting the line exiting from the rod rings.

The steps to make a loop to loop knot

To make a loop to loop knot you need a braided line and a fluorocarbon line.

Here below are the steps:

• Approach braided line and fluorocarbon
• Make a buttonhole with the braided line
• With the free end of the braided line, make several turns inside the buttonhole itself, as if "embracing" the fluorocarbon
• Make about twenty loops with the braided line around the fluorocarbon
• Pull the not-free end of the braided line very gently, and tighten the buttonhole
• Pull the obtained ends firmly
• Cut off the braided line in excess

The loop to loop fishing knot is now ready for use!