Moderate · 6-step tie

Non-Slip Loop Knot

Giving lures, shrimp imitations, and soft plastics more natural action

Standing LineTag EndHook Eye
1

Tie a loose overhand

Tie a loose overhand knot 6–7 inches from the tag end; do not tighten it fully.

Step 1: Tie a loose overhandTie a loose overhand knot several inches from the teal tag end and leave its center opening visible.Original overhand opening
2

Thread eye and return

Pass the tag end through the hook or lure eye, then down through the original overhand opening from the top. Do not bring it up from underneath.

Step 2: Thread eye and returnPass the tag end through the hook eye, then down through the original overhand opening from the top; do not bring it up from underneath.Through eye → down through openingTop → bottom
3

Set the loop size

Draw the overhand knot close enough to the eye to set the desired open-loop size without closing it.

Step 3: Set the loop sizeDraw the loose overhand closer to the hook while preserving a small open loop between the knot and hook eye.Size loop · keep overhand loose
4

Make four wraps

For this 20-pound monofilament calibration, wrap the tag end around the standing line exactly four times.

Step 4: Make four wrapsFor the calibrated 20-pound monofilament example, wrap the teal tag end exactly four times around the navy standing line.4 turns · 20 lb monoOriginal opening stays loose
5

Return through the knot

After four turns, pass the tag end through that same original overhand opening from the same side as the earlier passes.

Step 5: Return through the knotAfter four turns, pass the tag end through that same original overhand opening so all three passes enter and exit on the same side.4 turns · 20 lb monoFinal pass · same side
6

Moisten and seat

Moisten and pull standing line and tag end in opposite directions to seat the knot while preserving the open loop.

Step 6: Moisten and seatMoisten and pull standing line and tag end in opposite directions, seating the four wraps while retaining the open loop at the hook eye.Open loop retainedStanding lineTrimmed tag

Why it matters

A loop knot lets artificial lures swing and move more naturally than a tight knot.

Beginner check

Use this when you want a jig or lure to move freely.

Instruction reference: Orvis Non-Slip Loop Knot instructions

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