Bream HB Loop Knot
Submitted by Dreamweaver on Fri, 2008-07-25 11:02
Gang
I've just been trying to tie a Perfection Loop in 8lb fluoro carbon leader and with my sausage like fingers, it was as John Cooper Clark would say - a rock solid.............waste of time! 
So I came across this knot and it's much easier - and I've tested it and seems to hold a good portion of the original line strength. As always - don't forget to wet it first before you clinch the knot.
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jay_burgess
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Perfection loop knot looks
Perfection loop knot looks easier to tye than that one.
Dreamweaver
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Jay.....
Maybe on heavier line - but on 6 or 8 lb FC, I found the above knot easier. I personally found it easier to keep track of the line and loops under and between my 'fat banger' fingers LOL.
Give them both a go with very light line and see what you think.
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tommo77
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dreamweaver
is that knot for a hook? or pretty much anything?
jay_burgess
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hehe probably right Col, I
hehe probably right Col, I don't fish with any leader lighter than 40lb :)
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Tommo...Jay
Tommo - ok, I'M NO EXPERT - but that, I believe is ONE loop knot where you believe a loop (and knot) is better than a just a knot. It comes down to preferences I guess. As to loops - many would say that loops are better for hard bodies because they ensure unconstrained action of that HB lure, yet others, that I know catch plenty of bream are happier to use (and describe as good) clips, such as the Decoy round snaps. I don't use loop knots when tying on a std hook.
Jay - 40Lb! That's cheating - go find some thread and start tying LOL
Colin Molloy
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