Homer Rhodes, Florida tarpon guide, developed the loop knot in the 1950s so 80 lb. shock tippets could be tied to flies directly. A simple bucktail like any of the tarpon blonde series would have a lot less action clinch-knotted to a shock tippet.

I think ,# 1 is the loop.not .don't think the fish would care either way Rjc

Knot #2 streamer appeared to have a greater range of motion than #1.

I thought the #1 knot seemed to have more movement, but the difference between it and #2 was negligible at best. The comment the fly materials giving this particular fly a lot of movement I think was a relevant obsevation. I think a better test might be using some nymphs like a Copper John, a Hare's Ear, or maybe a Rickards Callibaetis (my personal favorite).

IMHO, a fish in the mood would grab either one. The type of knot is irrelevant.

This fly's materials offer lots of movement anyway. The same could be said for maribou or one with long saddles like a Deceiver. What he should do is test the knots using a simple bucktail like a Thunder Creek or a Mickey Finn. Thanks for the test, however.

#2? The head seems to bob more in #2.

In this case it really doesn't matter. I use a non slip loop knot all the time for Scandinavian coastal sea trout fishing with a shrimp streamer.

Knot number 2 sir

So i enjoyed the video but please answer the question about what u did

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Sorry, I posted another video later that revealed the truth. Knot #1 was the loop and #2 was a clinch knot.

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