intermediate 90% strength

Non-Slip Mono Loop Knot

A fixed loop knot that lets streamers, jigs, and small plugs move instead of hanging stiffly from the line.

The 30-second pitch

Some lures need room to wander a little. The non-slip mono loop gives them that room without turning your connection into a mystery knot. It is excellent for streamers and finesse presentations where a rigid knot makes good bait look like it has given up on life.

How to tie it

Video by Mad River Outfitters — full title: Non-Slip Loop Knot Tutorial
Prefer another teacher? Try the alternate video tutorial on Take Me Fishing .
  1. 1

    Tie a loose overhand knot in the leader about 5 inches from the tag end.

  2. 2

    Pass the tag end through the hook eye.

  3. 3

    Run the tag back through the overhand knot in the same direction it first entered.

  4. 4

    Wrap the tag around the standing line 4 to 5 times.

  5. 5

    Pass the tag back through the overhand knot from the opposite side.

  6. 6

    Wet, set the loop size, and tighten by pulling the standing line and tag.

As shown in the video

Products visible in the tutorial

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other
Streamer fly or jig
Loop knot lets the bait swing freely
tippet
Tippet or leader material
Mono works best — fluoro can slip

When to use it

  • Streamers, small jigs, and plugs that need extra swing or wobble.
  • Low, clear water where natural movement matters.
  • Fly leaders with mono or fluorocarbon tippet.
  • Do not use it when weeds or wood keep fouling the open loop.

Common screw-ups

  • Making the loop too large, which catches weeds and reduces control.
  • Passing back through the overhand knot from the wrong direction.
  • Over-tightening before the loop size is set.

Rigs that use this knot

Alternatives

What to tie it with

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