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douBLe overHand Loop
A simple and strong fixed loop for fishing line.
A double overhand knot (see page 52) tied on a bight cre-
ates a strong, fixed loop that works well in slick, modern
material such as fishing line. Since it uses a bight, it can
be tied at the end or anywhere else along a line. This knot
jams in rope, but it can be used in twine or small cord.
Double Overhand Loop: Step 1 Double Overhand Loop: Step 2
Knots You need: FisHing Knots
Form a bight in the line and tie an overhand Tuck the bight through the overhand a second
knot (see page 18) in the bight. time to form a double overhand. Work slowly
and carefully to form the final knot before full
tightening.
GREEN liGht
This knot could be useful to campers.
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