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Uses: general-purpose tie-off or hanging

point; fishing tackle
Pros: easy to tie; relatively secure

Cons: hard to make with a small loop;

difficult to untie in small stuff; may slip

31. Double Overhand Sliding Loop

Uses: fishing, general-purpose noose

Pros: easy to tie; works well with small stuff;
tightens easily

Cons: difficult to untie

32. Angler’s Loop

Uses: fishing leaders, tippets and hooks,
loops in bungee cord

Pros: holds well in any material

Cons: very difficult to untie; hard to fair and
tighten in heavy rope

33. Bowline

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