Perfection Loop

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

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

Perfection loop knot step 2

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

Step 3: Holding the two loops in place, pass the tag end up and between the two loops.

Perfection loop knot step 3

Perfection loop knot step 3

Perfection loop knot step 4

Step 4: Pull the top loop to the right through the bottom loop.

Perfection loop knot step 5

Step 5:Lubricate the knot and tighten by pulling the standing line and newly formed loop.

Perfection loop knot step 6

Step 6:Trim the tag end.