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Basic Angling Knots - More Loop Knots

These knots are generally used when tying leaders to the main line. The Tucked Sheet Bend is perhaps the more reliable. Start with a Double Overhand Loop Knot (see knots on left, below).

Reef Figure of 8 Knot:

Tucked Sheet Bend

Perfection leader Loop
Here a looped leader is linked through the bound or whipped loop on a fly line.