The Perfection Loop Knot makes a very small, strong, and reliable loop at the end of a tippet or leader. The loop made using a Perfection Loop Knot will lie in line with the standing end. This knot is usually used with a fly line and a leader to create a loop-to-loop connection. This is one of the smallest knots capable of making one of the smallest loops. Learn how to tie the Perfection Loop Knot following the 6 steps below.
![Perfection loop knot step 1](https://norrik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Perfection-loop-knot-step-1.jpg)
Step 1: Form a loop at the end of the line by passing the tag end behind the standing line.![Perfection loop knot step 1 continued](https://norrik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Perfection-loop-knot-step-2.jpg)
![Perfection loop knot step 2](https://norrik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Perfection-loop-knot-step-3.jpg)
Step 2: Form a second loop on top of the first loop by passing the tag end behind the standing line a second time.![Perfection loop knot step 3](https://norrik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Perfection-loop-knot-step-4.jpg)
Step 3: Holding the two loops in place, pass the tag end up and between the two loops.![Perfection loop knot step 3](https://norrik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Perfection-loop-knot-step-5.jpg)
![Perfection loop knot step 3](https://norrik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Perfection-loop-knot-step-6.jpg)
![Perfection loop knot step 4](https://norrik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Perfection-loop-knot-step-7.jpg)
Step 4: Pull the top loop to the right through the bottom loop.![Perfection loop knot step 5](https://norrik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Perfection-loop-knot-step-8.jpg)
Step 5:Lubricate the knot and tighten by pulling the standing line and newly formed loop.![Perfection loop knot step 6](https://norrik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Perfection-loop-knot-step-9.jpg)
Step 6:Trim the tag end.