Best Way To Tie Non-Slip Loop Knot (Optimal Number Of Turns For Strongest Knot Experiment)

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I've done a lot of experiments about what the best loop knot for lures is and the clear winner is always the non-slip loop knot.
It's strong and the tag end faces toward the lure so it's essentially weedless.
However, there are a few ways to tie the non-slip loop knot, which leads us to the next question:
What's the best way to tie the non-slip loop knot?
Some people say you should use two turns, while others say three or four.
Instead of leaving this up for debate or relying on anecdotal evidence, I decided to do an experiment.
I used my line/knot strength tester to test two turns vs. three vs. four turns.
There was a difference in strength between these three versions of this loop knot, but the results were not what I was expecting!
See what the strongest version of this knot is, as well as which version I'll be tying from now on in this video.
Were these results what you expected?
Have any questions about the best way to tie the non-slip loop knot?
Let me know in the comments below.

[@Saltstrong]

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[@ledforthehead23]

A must on all hard baits. Great video as always

[@smokster0604]

Im liking the Tervis tumbler near by....Fish on awesome 😎

[@alexanderteambillywynn6900]

That’s great man I asked for this on your last video you did! Thanks for the break down

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sending in the helpful suggestion!

[@carnufiasfishing8444]

These tests arw awesome. 3 turns is the winner 👍🎣😎

[@brandont3675]

Can you try the reliability of Omniflex monofilament from walmart. It costs under 2$ for 150yds of and mono from 10lb to 50lb plus ive used this for years and havent had any thing wrong with it, ive recently switched to Trik fish and ANDE line because it felt more confident to buy from a brand ment for leader line. Thanks

[@moshir1267]

Very good information you are given, keep it on going brother.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@joebleaux7039]

Can you do this test for the uni knot please? That would be a great video as well. Tight lines!

[@Saltstrong]

Good idea!

[@cindylougranada8375]

Yep

[@jelly_fishing]

Great tip

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Pablo!

[@averagejohn7435]

I straightened a white bass rig out today on an 8lb line with a two loop knot. Never thought it would have held.

[@paintinghandymanservicesar1681]

Great video!!! Can you test on 16lb fluorocarbon please? Thanks

[@michaelmitchell3440]

Do you still recommend 2 turns on 4lb test?

[@JeffB1961]

thanks

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@armandorjusino]

Great scientific approach, thank you for making better fisherman and sharing your knowledge, keep them videos coming, we'll keep watching.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks so much for making time to leave the nice comment!

[@grahamlatter3230]

@@Saltstrong maybe consider tying a Bimini twist at either end for 100% knots so you have a benchmark of the real breaking strain of the line, then mentions the diameter of the line, you can then make a better comparison knot strength to diameter etc

[@RealisticFishing]

Interesting test

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@dannyharageonesjr.2024]

Thanks for the time bro.
Get that knot tester solid to a surface with some bolts or screws.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Danny! Yes, I'm working on an improved knot testing setup to make these experiments easier to conduct.

[@jimscott4552]

@@Saltstrong also maybe some sort of brace or clamp to hold the bar holding the line could be helpful.

[@jimscott4552]

@@Saltstrong sorry, guess I should have read all the comments before I added mine-- it had already been asked and answered.

[@simonsaysr1994]

I like a tight uni on a gotcha plug. I noticed it tangles up on the retrieve if you use a loop knot

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment!

[@jerryklemm3124]

Luke, why do you now like the Ande mono for your leader instead of florocarbon? A while back you tested Berkeley against Seaguar Floro and seemed to be pretty high on the Berkeley.

[@Saltstrong]

Because this line beat the Berk Vanish that beat the Seaguar while being more affordable than both of them.

[@jerryklemm3124]

@@Saltstrong awesome!!

[@andrewmorke]

Some people use a uni or San Diego Jam that is not entirely clinched down as a loop substitute. It seems to work OK.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@donb1661]

Since you are going to the effort to make measurements, you should secure the pull tester to a solid surface (note glasses of water indicating side-side motion) and secure the line directly below the direction of tension, rather than at an angle held by hand.

[@franciscocharco2291]

what else do you want him to do 5 back flips while eating a corndog

[@louisoctaviojr6876]

I add a drop of super flue to my knots now

[@franciscoasalazar]

Still dry cinching?

[@danadannen5928]

You should purchase a wood working clamp to hold the tester in place
I think I would help you do your tests easer

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, I am working on a custom assembly to make these knot tests easier to conduct.

[@danadannen5928]

@@Saltstrong I just don't like to see you struggling What I do love your videos thank you very much for all the information you're giving me

[@joegonzales3682]

How many turns before Luke finally breaks down and gets a haircut?

[@Saltstrong]

Haha!!! I've gone this far in the year without a haircut, so it seems like I might as well keep going to achieve a haircut-free 2020:)

[@usernamemykel]

Not for braided line????

[@Mrlongshot]

I hear other fisherman say what you did. They use heavier mono to the bait, than the braid on the maim line. 20lb mono to 10lb braid, wouldn't you loose more line that way when it brakes. Never could understand why you would want to do that.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing the feedback!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

In any case your loop knot in your leader should be stronger than your main line if your leader is heavier. Your leader to main line knot is more important.

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you for the tip!

[@weserwin3430]

What is the water for, or is that his glass of vodka?

[@Saltstrong]

It is water to wet the line with - check out more info here: bit.ly/3kGNgfj

[@briansprinkle7855]

Great video on knot-tying, except you didn't show how to tie the knot...

[@Saltstrong]

In what way?

[@briansprinkle7855]

​@@Saltstrongthere's no "how to" here, only a meter showing breaking strengths which aren't much different...

[@tdub5776]

So no demo on tying the knot? WTF

[@fischerfaux6406]

You didnt even show how to tie the knot

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

Good to know but even though you have previous videos on the knot why could you not take 30 seconds to show it?
Edit I'm tir3d and literally didn't see the link on first comment by you for knots....my bad bro TIGHT LINES

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community
where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3kKQrTA