Figure 8 Loop Knot (so called)
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n affinity for knots produces hours of searching the ‘net’ for particularly odd knots, and of course, too many purchases of books on the subject. However, every once in a while there is a payoff.
Although called the Figure 8 Loop Knot by Intheriffle, it has no real name, except for possibly the Flemish Bend Knot, but that is only a guess. However, its origin is clear. It is a climbers knot. Alpine climbers and rock climbers know a lot about knots. They rely on knots to stay alive if they fall. To them it is not an ah-shucks thing if the knot does not hold. It is about staying alive.
This so called Figure 8 Loop Knot has many variations and adaptations, but the knot in the video below is a unique version of the so called Figure 8 Loop Knot. It has applications that are equivalent to a Bimini in strength (100% – but not in cushioning), way stronger than a Non-Slip Loop Knot (80%) which its other uniqueness (letting the fly swim naturally) and it is similar to the Slim Beauty (94%), but a lot easier to tie and stronger.
It’s additional strength is that it can be tied using heavy mono for billfish, giant trevally, sharks and 100-pound spring tarpon – using up to 80-pound test monofilament (did not test higher # test material).
Too, it is easy to tie. One viewing and you will get it
NOTE: The Video was produced by Intherifflle.
NOTE: Featured Image is a giant trevally – called “Warrior of the Sea” by ancient Hawaiians. If you’ve ever caught one, you understand why the name.
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