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The Surgeon's Knot
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Clip off section of tippet material and lay next to end of your leader with two strands overlapping by 4" to 6". |
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Tie an overhand knot in this doubled section by forming a loop and bringing end of leader and entire end of tippet through the loop together. Keep loop open. |
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Double the overhand knot in this doubled section by bringing the same double strand through the loop once more. |
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Lubricate and tighten by holding all four ends and pulling steadily. |
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