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[img2="left"]http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=199&stc=1&d=1142015107[/img2]One Knot that Does it All:
The Duncans Loop or Uni-Knot
There is a fishing knot that does it all - ties flies or lures to your leader, creates loop knots, splices two line segments together, snells hooks, attaches leaders to a fly line, and more. It sounds like a tall order but the Duncan Loop or Uni-knot is up to the task. Its breaking strength is at the top end of the spectrum - 95% or better. The knot is stronger and more versatile than the traditional blood or cinch knots typically used by fishermen.
The illustration depicts the basic knot. The basic process is to form a circle knot and wrapping the tag end through it six times. Once formed simply pull it tight against the hook eye.
Article and illustration courtesy of Front Range Anglers at Front Range Anglers Home
The Duncans Loop or Uni-Knot
There is a fishing knot that does it all - ties flies or lures to your leader, creates loop knots, splices two line segments together, snells hooks, attaches leaders to a fly line, and more. It sounds like a tall order but the Duncan Loop or Uni-knot is up to the task. Its breaking strength is at the top end of the spectrum - 95% or better. The knot is stronger and more versatile than the traditional blood or cinch knots typically used by fishermen.
The illustration depicts the basic knot. The basic process is to form a circle knot and wrapping the tag end through it six times. Once formed simply pull it tight against the hook eye.
Article and illustration courtesy of Front Range Anglers at Front Range Anglers Home
