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Basic Angling Knots - Surgeon's Knot
Easy way to tie a loop in the end of a leader.
Courtesy of E-Bait Express

The Double Surgeon's Loop is a quick, easy way to tie a loop in the end of a leader. It is often used as part of a leader system because it is relatively strong.

1 - Double the tag end of the line. Make a single overhand knot in the double line.

2 - Hold the tag end and standing part of the line in your left hand and bring the loop around and insert through the overhand knot.

3 - Hold the loop in your right hand. Hold the tag end and standing line in your left hand.

4 - Moisten the knot in water and pull to tighten. Trim tag end to about 1/8 inch.