Page 53 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"
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SURGEON'S LOOP
(ALSO KNOWN AS TRIPLE OVERHAND LOOP)
ven stronger than the double version
E because of the extra turn, this loop is
most often used by anglers, who tie it in
extremely fin e monofilaments.
Make a long bight in the
I end of a length of cord.
Work out any unevenness
4 in the body of the knot and
work it into a smooth , barrel-
shaped knot with your fingers
Tie a treble overhand knot
3 (see page 40).
