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Pass 4-5 inches of line through the eye of the hook and hold it against the shank Form a loop with the tag end and hold it along the shank Wrap the tag end around the shank and through the loop 7-8 times, working from the eye down toward the bend Pull the tag end and main line in opposite directions to cinch the wraps tight against the shank Wet the knot and pull firmly to seat it Trim the tag end close to the knot The No-Slip Loop Knot The No-Slip Loop Knot ties a fixed loop directly to the eye of your lure or fly, allowing it to swing and move freely rather than being locked down tight

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Either exposing the hook, or weedless nose rigging are great for many situations, but if you find fish short striking or need a better hook set, using a larger shank Neko style hook to thread the bait will push the point of the hook farther back and not sacrifice bait movement