Anangler's loop, otherwise known as a perfection loop, is a type of knot which forms a fixed loop. Useful for fine or slippery line, it is one of the few loop knots which holds well in bungee cord. It is quite secure, but it jams badly and is not suitable if the knot will need to be untied.[according to whom?]
it may be tied through an object (typically a ring).
Untightened angler's loopMethod of tying the angler's loop through an object
Start with a loop near the working end
Continue with two loops around standing end
one large and one small in the middle
Pull the large loop over the small (working end) and through the first loop
Tighten pulling in all three directions.
Angler's loop may be tied around the hand, it may also be tied this way one handed, or with several loops if need be:
Hold the working end, loop the standing end 3 times around the palm
Pull the outmost loop inwards under the first two
Pull the next outmost over the one(s) in the middle and under the now innermost loop
Pull the now innermost loop(s) and the standing end to tighten.
Done.
Angler's loop may be locked additionally with half hitches
Locked simple loop A half hitch around the loops root locks it
Angler's loop may be fashioned with several loops (then locking may be necessary)
with several loops and locked first the loops in desired size, last loop is for the knot and may be smaller. half hitches around the loops roots locks them.
