Figure 8 Fishing Knots: In Depth Analysis for Loop, Dropper and Stopper Knots

If you're using a water knot or surgeon's knot for loops and droppers prepare to have your line strength increased significantly!!!

The figure 8 knot is one of the strongest replacements for the water and surgeon's knots and takes almost no time to learn (the first step of tying is the same as the water/surgeon's knot).

Intro: 00:00
Figure 8 for loops: 04:03
Figure 8 for droppers: 08:11

[andrewmorke]

Good channel. Pleasant voice. Toit tested the two-turn figure of 8 at 70% strength.

[gino]

Excellent video Sir, thank you! My favorite knot to join two lines is a double uni knot. I've had hooks bend with a double uni knot; very, very strong. You should try it one day.

[peterheath]

Nicely explained John. That is something I will be using in the future.

[SensitivityIsland]

Cheers bud. Twists with your fingers was v useful!

[GaryFrench-oc]

Well explained, great knot. My favourite knot for joining two lines is a back-to-back nail knot or back-to-back uni knot, but figure eight works well. Tight lines and fair winds.

[donb]

Excellent teaching skills and very well covered. Liked and subscribed👍

[gulamhoosendocrat]

Great explanation , pal !!
Your a star !!!!

[kerryjordan]

You can also form a dropper by looping the tippet back on itself and tying the figure 8. You then cut the loop so that you have one short end for the dropper and a longer length for the point fly.

[DBCooper]

Very clear and in depth explanation - thanks

[craigwheaton]

Brilliant, going to be my new go to .. old eyes

[plakatdragon]

That's a good piece of advice! I'll definitely use it... Next year, most probably...

[jorvikangler]

As I've never used the double figure 8 knot I had a go comparing the single and double figure 8 knot on various mono. I was surprised that the double is stronger in diameters below 0.28-0.32mm depending on the make. You're right about it being stronger than the water knot, which I've always used, for joining lines. Thanks for the info. I also tried in on thinner braids, but came to no conclusion as the braid snapped anywhere but the knot.

[stuartmarriott]

Brilliant information. I just need the one one the rabbit ears for the droppers on a ladder!

[raymondtucker]

Very useful and clear explanation. Thank you!

[bobbaker]

You're amazing! You got yourself a sub today! You are incredibly detailed and I love that!!! Thank you so much, hope you're doing well!

[techmick]

Hi,
Super video, well done!
I agree that the figure of eight and the double figure of eight are by far the strongest loop knots. I use them quite often.
But the three turn water knot is still a good fishing knot which has around 70 to 80% of the tensile strength of the monofil it is tied in. Are you sure that it only has 50%?

Then - of course - it makes sense to use the FO8 instead, because this knot is as easy to tie and has the advantage of much more strength.

[neilmcghee]

This is really useful! I will definitely be using it! Tx

[pakde]

Thanks for the best explanation of the figure of eight loop knot. I've always used the double or triple surgeon's knot when making dropper rigs for surf fishing and while my knot didn't look quite the same as the knots used with ready made rigs, it worked well enough so I didn't look any further. I will definitely try this knot and test it against my other loop knots.
One question, I see a lot of people online, especially from Australia and South Africa, tying hooks with what they call a figure of eight but they are able to cinch their knots up tight to the hook or swivel. Surely it's a different knot? Your figure of eight is clearly a loop knot, not a cinching knot so you are correct, there are many ways to form a figure of eight type knot online aside from the climbing knots so no wonder a lot of anglers are confused.

[app]

I must give those knots a try! What loop knots would you recommend on very strong salmon leaders, say up to 40lb bs?

[geoffoconnell]

Can I use this knot for joining lengths of leader rather than a blood knot