Fishing Knots

Non-Slip Mono Loop

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A fixed loop tied directly to a fly or lure so the eye can move within the loop. Also known as Lefty Kreh’s Loop Knot.

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See it tied step-by-step ↗

Practice sequence

  1. Make a loose overhand, thread the lure eye, and return through the overhand.
  2. Wrap the tag around the standing line using the source’s line-size guidance.
  3. Return through the overhand, moisten, and seat while preserving the loop.

Use the linked animation to check the crossings. These notes are for learning; climbing, rescue, and lifting require qualified instruction and equipment-specific procedures.

Which knot should you choose?

Compare with the Rapala Knot for a similar loop with an additional finishing tuck, or a Clinch when a snug attachment is wanted.

Why it earns its place

Useful when you want freedom at the lure eye instead of a knot cinched directly against it.

Where it fails

Turn count depends on line size. Keep the intended loop open while seating and test with the line you will fish.

Quick facts

FunctionFishing connection
Practice level3 / 5 (editorial rating)
TutorialAnimated Knots by Grog

Source and editorial notes

Reference: Animated Knots by Grog: Non-Slip Mono Loop. Source checked 2026-09-11. Selection advice and difficulty ratings are editorial judgments, not strength tests. How this guide is prepared.

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