DUNCAN LOOP (UNI-KNOT)

Use the Duncan loop to attach your fly to your tippet. Leave the loop open to allow the fly to swing freely, or close the loop tight against the hook eye for a tight hold.

DUNCAN LOOP PHOTOS

Pass about 6" to 8" of the tag end through hook eye and bring back up along bottom of standing line.

Take tag end back towards hook eye forming a loop on the bottom and two lines on top. Pinch tag end against two top lines.

Wrap tag end around the two lines five times. Use four wraps for lines 40-50lb. (See next picture also.)

Wet knot and tighten by pulling on tag end. This knot can be slid down to the hook eye and tightened or tightened up away from the hook, providing a loop knot for a free-swinging fly. Note: When using fine diameter lines and tightening down at the hook,some anglers prefer to go through the hook eye twice.

Wet knot and tighten by pulling on tag end. This knot can be slid down to the hook eye and tightened or tightened up away from the hook, providing a loop knot for a free-swinging fly. Note: When using fine diameter lines and tightening down at the hook, some anglers prefer to go through the hook eye twice. This knot is also known as the uni-knot.

Knot photos and accompanying captions are courtesy of Frog Hair and Gamma Technologies. Visit www.froghairfishing.com for more information.

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