Perfection Or Surgeons Loop?

[scel]

It took me a bit to 'get' it, but I greatly prefer the perfection loop. Before, I had used the surgeons loop. Mechanically, I think the surgeon loop to be stronger.

 

What do you use?

Is there a difference is strength?

Is there a situation where one should be used over the other?

[ÜberFly]

I use the triple figure 8.

 

Depending on whether you use straight mono or tapered leader.

 

Listen here:

 

http://midcurrent.com/2013/05/31/video-how-and-why-to-tie-the-triple-figure-eight-knot/

[FraserN]

I always use the surgeons loop. It is very strong.

[scel]

I tried using the figure 8 knot. It is great knot for a straight leader.

 

What I really like about it is that you can use your forceps to keep the loop really small.

i.e instead of making a loop and twisting it 3 times with your fingers, wrap a loop around forceps, twist your forceps for 3 revolutions, and grab the loop with the forceps to pull it through the hole.

 

I also really like how the figure 8 knot stays straight. Thanks for the tips.