Here is another easy and super fast Loop knot tutorial... The Mickey Mouse knot or the Canoe Man Loop knot kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoV6r9GNfMK1kag.html

I was a charter captain in FL for over 20 years and I have caught every big fish that swims in FL waters. There were only 2 knots I ever used. This loop knot, a single uni knot and a uni to uni. I have done seminars up and down the west coast of FL and I always taught the KISS theory. Keep It Simple Stupid. You don’t need to know all these other complex knots, trust me, I have tried them all and those two knots are all you need to know as a fisherman. They will never fail no matter how big the fish.

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

I love the Uni Knot. I choose it over many other knots and I do agree that if one who are not a "Knot Fanatic" like me, knowing just a handful of knots is okay. Note that humans was able to advance in all aspect of life through via learning, discovering/developing and documenting so that they can pass on knowledge and hopefully the next person who learns it might spark a lightbulb and either enhance existing knowledge, or discover/develop new one. So if you just want to learn a few knots to solve all your fishing needs, pick a few for tying to terminal and connecting line would be fine. tight lines bud!

@comfortablynumb9342

Жыл бұрын

What knot do you recommend for braid to mono or fluorocarbon?

@packerjh2

Жыл бұрын

That's 3 knots!

@packerjh2

Жыл бұрын

Also, he recommends the uni to uni

@russstevenson3377

Жыл бұрын

​@@comfortablynumb9342 I use the uni to uni

A fantastic video on tying a loop knot!! I’ll definitely be tying this one!! Thanks for sharing this video on tying a small but strong loop knot!!

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

it's a great simple knot. If you want to turn this knot even stronger, you can hybridize this with either the kreh's loop knot finishing method or even the non-slip loop knot :) I mashed the 3 together for the past year for testing purposes and it's probably by far the strongest loop knot i have used. it works even for thin line. I have intentions of making a tutorial video very soon if you are interested :)

@jamesphillips2216

2 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing great thanks!!

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesphillips2216 no problem! Enjoy the spring bite

Awesome channel... Inspiring. Thanks for the info. Them fish are waitin... 🎣

@rawrfishing

2 ай бұрын

Thx! got ton of videos with ton of information on bait finesse if you are into using finesse baitcasting reels! That's my current focus for the past 6 years.

Love that you break down WHY to use this method. This is the kind of attention to detail that separates the leaders (although I’m still struggling just to bring up the rear). You could script another video from your interaction with the comments. Well done!

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and feedback. I will take that into consideration as I want to share a stronger loop knot than this one. It will make my future vids better :)

Best loop knot video on KZread.

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thx! It's a good one as I figured no one explained anything... most ppl just do tutorials based on guides and not experience. I got stronger loop knots to share this winter for those who like to tie them on thinner line. This is the easiest one. But not the strongest. Thx for watching!

Gk thru the half hitch once.. now form another half hitch and gently pull the tag end and main line , the upper half hitch will immediately slide over the bottom half hitch.. now you gently push the loop created to the size you want and pull the knot tight.. trjm the tag end... it's the smallest, cleanest , strongest loop knot known to man.. I've been using it for 45 years .. I've heard it called both the Mirrolure knot and the Rapala knot.. but it's definitely the best loop knot ever conceived..

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a stronger one than this. But this is a great beginner knot that allows folks to transition to knots with a few extras steps. I personally modify the krehs loop knot with the double wrap portrayed here. Works even on braid and even thin line down to 4 lbs

Best loop knot tutorial, 🙏

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Thx I appreciate that

This has become my favorite loop knot.

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Try the krehs loop knot. Stronger and very similar knot. It can be easily sized as well as :)

@JLH1956

2 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing Do you have a link?

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@JLH1956 sorry I don't have a tutorial at the moment. Will make one once I settle on my new work space

Best round knot ever. Thank you very much

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

It's truly not bad until u go UL. That's when I hybridize this and the Krehs loop and boom! Not gonna slip!

Been looking for an easy loop knot, gonna give this one a try next time out. Really like the idea of being able to have a small loop. Thanks!

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

This works great and the good o krehs loop knot is good as well!

The smaller the knot the less fish will see that as well. I'll have to practice this one. I always used the Palomar knot but difficult to thread the doubled line throu a small eyelet jig/hook. Especially ice jigs. Thanx

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Some of those ice jigs are tiny!

Thank you, the other methods of loop knots are pretty difficult compared to this way. I'll be using more loop knots now

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Try the krehs loop knot next :)

Great easy to see and understand demo! Thanks!

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thx I appreciate it :) more knot videos to come

This knot is awesome jimmy! Definetly gonna give this knot a shot!

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thx! I will make the ultimate loop knot later, but If you apply the concept of making the loop small doing the Krehs loop or Rapala knot or even take the best of the 3 knots. Then you can get the strongest loop knot that won't slip;)

@strikepaw1

3 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing Gotcha! Thanks for the advice man!

Best loop knot video I've seen, 👍👍

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thx! Very detailed work i have done. I am thinking of doing another one for a stronger loop knot. It would be a hybrid of this knot and the krehs loop knot for increased strength and also weedless knot as the tag end points forward

Definitely gonna give this a try, hopefully i dont forget how to tie it before i next go fishing. Gonna go tie some fluke on this spring and summer fer sure

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

the best way to remember a knot is to keep tying it. If you have work or school or whatever, get a spool of line that you don't like in the garage and just tie knots on spare time. i tie a lot of knots at the desk, especially during long phone conferences lol

@juliod5961

Жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing goodtip, next time im on hold i bring out my 65lb braid just to practice.

I absolutely love the loop knot! It's all I use for ANY swimbaits I use. This is very useful to me! Thank you Jimbo

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

It will make em rock and roll! :)

Good for all lures and soft plastics too.

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

yeppers! i use it in many scenarios :)

Excellent tutorial Jimmy

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thx my man! i appreciate it! 👍👍

Outstanding Video Jimbo!

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Thx bud

Is the best👍

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

thx i appreciate it! it's the best for fast and easy knot, but not the strongest, especially for thinner lines. you can apply the concept here to other loop knots and achieve a small loop and strong knot!

Great video Jimmy! Your knot videos are the greatest ✊✊✊

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thx man! I need to spend more time on knot videos!

Thank you for the best loop knot! Your knot is easy to size and does not slip. Using heavy braid for testing, I’ve tried all the loop knots I could find on KZread. Most of them make an uncontrollable loop size larger than I wanted. One had an easy loop size adjustment but practicing with braid no matter how much I tried to tighten it even with pliers and using messy superglue, the knot slipped all the way and eliminated the loop. In fairness, I didn’t try it with mono or fluoro. It might work with those lines. But I will start testing fluoro and mono with your knot first!

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks man! there is a stronger knot, the Kreh's loop knot. it's also a bit more weedless as the tag end points forward. I'll take some time this season to do another video since I have learned a ton from feedback on this video. But in the mean time, if you want to try the Kreh's loop knot, it's very similar to this knot and you can also size the loop very easily. I am in the process of testing a hybrid between this and the Kreh's loop knot and so far it's fantastic! And that's cool you are using this on braided line, but try the kreh's. i feel that the extra wraps around the main line will make it strong so it won't slip!

@jimkingsland1645

2 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing Thanks the Kreh loop was one of the ones I tested, but I couldn’t fiddle it to make a small loop. Maybe you can provide some tips. I’ll be watching for your Kreh video.

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimkingsland1645 u know how I used the kryston and loop twice? You can do the same in the krehs. Hopefully That will help ya until I make that video ;)

@jimkingsland1645

2 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing thanks I’ll try it!

@joedennehy386

Жыл бұрын

@@jimkingsland1645 you should never tie braid directly to the jigheads, always use fluorocarbon. For light tackle i use the allbright knot to join to the braid, and for heavy tackle 80lb line, 130lb trace, the Pr knot, tied with a bobbin

Definitely a different way to do a loop knot.

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Very similar to the krehs. I think I like krehs more...so hopefully I have some time to do a tutorial

Very useful and easy knot!

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

That why I like to share this knot ;)

wow, great tutorial, i was tying the rapala knot but the loop was too big, Thanks!

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You can still use that or krehs loop knot. The concept applies the same way ;) i will make those knot tutorials as well!

@valencia_m__

3 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing was trying the knot last weekend but i found is less strong than the rapala knot but thanks to your video i figured out how to modify the rapala knot to get a small loop.

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@valencia_m__ Rapala loop is stronger due to more wraps. And yes the concept is applicable to other knots as they are tied similar. Happy you figured that out before my other loop knot videos drops lol

I'll stick with the non slip loop knot, it doesn't need aditional knots/half hitches after the initial knot.

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Go for it. I go with krehs loop knot

good knot thank you

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thx! Good for most. Gonna share a stronger one next time

Agreed with everything in this video; however, I could make a case for a different knot with a larger loop has its utility. When vertical jigging for panfish on light line, I’ve found that having the knot further from the hood eye of the hook is better in that they won’t notice it so quickly

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of that one before. Will pay attention next time

thank you sir

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

U got it man

Are you using UV fishing line and a black light here? It's beautiful

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Yep! Makes tying knots fun

Great knot thank you 1 half hitch with 10# and greater? I assume could be used with mono,fluro,and braid?

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried with braid, but the krehs loop knot might be stronger for ya if you want to do braid or thinner lines. U can do two wraps on the loop portrayed here when doing the krehs loop knot as they are very similar alike

Would you recommend this knot or the Kreh’s loop knot?

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Krehs would be my choice. Or I hybrid the two. I would use the two wraps here after inserting the line through the lure. Then finish like a krehs loop knot. The Jimbo special :)

awesome tutorial, I'll be sure to try this knot in the future. when do you use loop knots? I know you mentioned using flukes but any other situations?

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

Swimbaits so it can get a body roll. Stick baits that doesn't walk well. Crankbaits that doesn't have a split ring and you want it to wobble. Instant jika rig if you have no split ring.

@jihohan6677

3 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing How about the opposite? Are there instances where you don't want a loop knot?

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@jihohan6677 when you want power and need knot strength close to 100%! for instance, Fishing top water frogs near cover. If you can't walk that frog. The frog likely sucks for walking!

Hilarious, I use lefties loop. The size of your knot, and tag will have more affect on the jigheads movement than a larger loop. I use Berkley nitro stealth jigheads

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Lefty knot is my fav.

thats your opinion

@rawrfishing

19 күн бұрын

Thx captain obvious

Any idea of the percentage knot to line strength? 8lb line breaks ??? At the knot. A little anal i know but with ultra light line fishing I do for extremely pressured perch here the u.k, this stuff matters. Thanks jim for this vid and your other great content, big up from the u.k!!

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

I dont unfortunately, but I am sure there are some charts from folks who have done it. Just don't know if they cover all loop knots. But if I recall, loop knots doesn't hold up as well as others. But shouldn't be a problem. Never had a problem

@dunc2258

3 жыл бұрын

Also jim I'm a little sceptical about loop knots in general. I tend to fish a quick change snap, no loss of length to my fluro leader when I change lures....is there enough change to a lures action to make it worth the faff?? Convince me please mate

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@dunc2258 i will convince you to learn it in case you run out of clips. ^_^

@rawrfishing

3 жыл бұрын

True story... I was in Hawaii. I hiked into mountain streams for fishing. First day I got exhausted carrying tackle that I would not use and it got soaked due to rain. So 2nd day I went light but I only had one jika rig. Snagged it between a Boulder and I was out of jika rigs. I had one bell weight, no spare clips or split rings. So I used this knot to create the jiks rig. I caught over several dozen bass. Convinced yet?

@dunc2258

3 жыл бұрын

Actually jim weather permitting I'm gonna to get a few hrs on the bank Thursday afternoon. The stream i plan on fishing is full of 1lb ish perch (loads of takes, it is still a cold February after all lol) there's a good chance of 1 or 2 big out of season brown trout grabbing the crankbaits i plan on using. I'll use this knot and nothing else that day. I'll let you know how I get on

would this be secure enough for braid lines?

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

not quite, but you can use the same technique to size your loop knot for the Kreh's loop knot. that is a stronger knot than this one. If you have trouble sizing the loop, do the double wrap just like the kryston as portrayed here, but finish it like a kreh's you will have a hybrid knot, which I think it might be the strongest of all. So far i haven't found a name for this hybrid knot that i mashed together.. so i may claim it :P

@JesterrMinded

2 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing call it the Jesterr loop aha😅 Thanks for the the tip. I'll for sure try it out this weekend!

Is the jig supposed to be vertical on the line in the water?

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Depends on Jig and plastic.

does it work with braid?

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Nah not as good. But try the krehs loop knot. It's very similar and super strong. Probably the strongest

Too bulky and tag end is a weed catcher. You can control the size of the loop with any loop knot.

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

U can if u know what you are doing... Most people don't use loop knots when fishing weeds, but here we got the black algae of death, so I know how problematic that is. I prefer a hyrbrid of this knot and krehs

I will stick with my bigger loop knot or mistake as you call it. Limited out on crappie yesterday with that mistake so I guess I will keep doing it

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Do u bud

@JIgginCrappie

2 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing will do

@JIgginCrappie

2 жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing you over exaggerated the effects of the loop knot with that big stiff line. 4 or 6lb test is going to be different.

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

You can give it a try with thin line. make a loop large and make it small, and just lightly press on it. you will see that smaller loop is certainly stronger; however, i want to express that the smaller loop is effective for slower falling lures or something that suspend. Most crappie jigs and bait doesn't fall slow enough to actually benefit with a smaller loop. for crappie fishing, a loop knot at any size will certainly give it some more action.

Are you that guy from storage wars

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry not familiar lol

Maybe the loops are big because the person tying the loop is visually impaired

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Nope... I don't believe that. Especially with all the content they push out.

I like the quick knot but not all the speculation. Your fishing for 2 lb and less fish

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

You Mean you are catching 2 lb fish or less?

That’s a hall hitch

@rawrfishing

2 жыл бұрын

Not familiar with that name, but sounds like a rope knot name. Some fishing knots and rope knots are the same, but called differently I guess. This knot is very similar to a bowline knot

Bla, bla, bla, bla, bla... A minute and a half knot video, turned into a Seven and a half minute video.

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

U learned something more than just tying a knot!

@benscratchin7017

Жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing - I know your trying to be helpful, thank you. Check out "Mubarak Fishing Arts" here on youtube. Knot tying videos, no talking. Easy to learn, and understand.

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

No thx. I like long videos. I want to know everything about it as well as to hear experience from the KZread content creator! Many folks who just follow a guide to make a video and don't give any more details, but they slap like so many ads on the video. At that point, I rather read a diagram and article than watch those short videos. No ads! Different folks different strokes!

you talk too much

@rawrfishing

Ай бұрын

Don't be a hypocrite

DEFINITELY not the easiest or fastest or the only one to make small loops!

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Very subjective. It's easy to me. But I guess there are easier ones for some. Check out my latest video on the Mickey Mouse knot

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Here you go, let me know If this one is easier kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoV6r9GNfMK1kag.html

@keithsr.

Жыл бұрын

@@rawrfishing this is the only one I'll use. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZd1qMOlctu2ZtI.html

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

that's a the kreh's loop knot. While the kryston loop knot is a variation, I also prefer the Kreh's.

I can tie a perfection loop as small as I want and it’s way easier than this. Looks like a simple surgeons knot but instead of using it to join two lines together you are just tying the surgeons knot above the bend in the line you made. I’m sorry but half-hitches….oh that’s hilarious 😂😂😂😂

@rawrfishing

Жыл бұрын

Just following guides. There are many knots out there for personal preference. Enjoy