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FIGURE 11. BUTTERFLY NOOSE (RIGHT-HAND ONLY)

Mountain climbers use the butterfly noose to attach carabiners or whenever they need a
nonslip loop in the middle of a rope. Butterfly loops are secure and will accommodate a
load in any direction. They can be spaced along a line to provide purchase points for a
winch line—essential in canoe rescue work. Need to pull a long rope tight? Evenly spaced
butterfly nooses will give each person a secure handhold. The knot is also handy for
fastening gut leaders to monofilament fishing line. Like the bowline, the butterfly noose will