How To Tie a Perfection Loop

While there are several knots used to create a non-slip loop, the perfection loop is one of the more popular choices and retains excellent breaking strength of your monofilament or fluorocarbon leader material. Photo: Steve Dougherty-doughertyphotos.com

Hold the main line coming off the reel with your thumb and index finger and create a loop by passing the tag end behind the main line. Photo: Steve Dougherty-doughertyphotos.com

Pinch the base of the loop to hold it in place for the next step. Photo: Steve Dougherty-doughertyphotos.com

While pinching the loop with your thumb and index finger, take a turn around the first loop with the tag end. Photo: Steve Dougherty-doughertyphotos.com

After completing the turn around the first loop, a second loop is created. Photo: Steve Dougherty-doughertyphotos.com

With two loops in place, take the remaining tag end and place it between the individual loops. Photo: Steve Dougherty-doughertyphotos.com

Now pull the second loop over the tag end and back through the first loop. Tighten by pulling on the second loop. Photo: Steve Dougherty-doughertyphotos.com

Strong and effective, the finished knot is ready to be put to the test. Photo: Steve Dougherty-doughertyphotos.com