The egg-knot is one of the first I was taught. We use it to tie on roe for Salmon and Steelhead fishing. Works great! Unfortunately older age and arthritis makes the knot a wee bit more difficult these days. Tip for you young wiper-snappers: Get your self a large hook and cut the pointy-end off and remove or crimp down any barbs... This makes an excellent practice tying hook when you're sitting around or even in bed. Tie a handful of knots before you go to sleep. A little each night helps build muscle-memory. Thank you for the video!
That first knot I’ve used since I was a little kid. It was on the back of a lure packet and it’s worked every time since I learnt it. I've used it on swings for kids and also in camping.
I picked up fishing this year as something to do on the weekends with my son..I've literally used your videos to help get me get set up and catching fish. Just want to say Thank you!
This dude taught me alot about fishing than any other RUclips videos.. just want to say thanks to you. I started out catching small fishes to now catching tuna and blue marlins.
one of the small things I appreciate about this video is the guidance on finger work while tying these knots. If I had a video of me tying these knots with my current finger work, it might go viral lol. finger work should make me more efficient as my son is just starting so he's getting hung up on a lot of stuff and I'm tying a lot
I only ever use two knots uni to uni for braid to fluoro and palomar for everything else they have never failed me and i have never needed anything else but love what your doing man we need to teach and help everyone we can to help keep our passion for fishing alive for the future generations
I realize that this video is from 2 years ago, but I have always used the first two clinch knots for fishing, I've even tied a snell knot while using hooks, but I can't tell you how appreciative I am of you showing us specifically how to tie these knots. I've been looking for different knots to use.
That was instructive. All these years that I have tied off gut I have been making it harder than it needs to be. As a non-fisher I never realised that you should sacrifice six inches of line and then tying knots becomes easy enough for a child to do. I have always wasted time making knots with an inch of tail on gut and having to be patient and meticulous. I learnt something new today.
@@private2371there are a few baits like that, but in general if the eye is too small for a Palomar putting one end through then back, then you're using too thick of line.
Tested a lot of knots. The Palomar is the strongest and easiest knot to use. If the line cant go trough the eye of the hook twice, really good chance your using WAY to large of a line to start with.. You dont need 40lbs mono for small Brim from your pond.. LOL
Wow! this is a very informative video. Hey Skipper is a professor of Technique Excellent technique making it easy to do by applying it and practicing it as much as possible.. I use to know how to tie these knots when i was a young boy.. My dad would drop me and my twin brother off at the lake where we lived and we spent every day in the summer fishing, for years. We met this older man there who had been a fisherman for more than 60 years and we spent as much time with him as we could and he taught us many great things about techniques and knot tying etc etc etc and he became our mentor on how to catch the big ones but more importantly on being good kids and being only 14 years old the things he taught us were like gold nuggets . i have since forgotten some of the techniques about knots but i still know about 3 or 4 different ones.. and i remember that old sweet man..His name was Bryce.. I'm sure he has since passed on being this was more than 50 years ago but i will always remember that kind old man who taught me and my twin how to tie knots and i have since taught my grand kids the same things we learned.. Paying it Forward ..!
the snell knot was the first one I learned from my father thinking it was our knot (in fact I didn't even know the name), only we use it on hooks with a "flat head", always reliable (we are Italian but I don't know if the others in fact they do so) ... I am new here and happy to have found this channel, I like the way you bring and show the topics covered from time to time👍
I'm knot obsessesed! This is one of the best knot videos I've seen. Good job. I was having issues learning to tie a good snell. Love that last snell you showed. Just back today from a mid Oct trip to CAPE POINT. The fishing was very slow everywhere. No drum caught by anyone at the point the three days I fished it. The point shape has changed and I think the fish are out far and going around an island that use to be the tip of the point.
It’s insane how detailed this gets. I missed putting the string in the second loop on the improved clinch knot and the whole thing ended up coming loose while fishing. I had to return to this video to see what I did wrong. Thank you for this!
I've been fishing since a child but NO ONE taught me how to tie proper knots, I just kinda did random knots and just hope they held 😅 I mean it worked but thank you guys for the videos that show how to tie proper knots, I think the Snell is going to be my go to. Now just to find which set up would be best, especially for my kids. Just got them some brand new spinner Ugly Stik combos to learn on, they're only about 3'6" so perfect for them to learn with, the closed reels were causing issues casting and the spinner was always easiest for me as a kid so that's what I got them 😊
i'm no fisherman. i came here because of knot tying. you did a good job in the technique and the why. i teach knot tying, and nobody EVER (ok, nearly nobody ever) heard about a hard knot and just decided THAT'S FOR ME! but knots are useful and peopel who can tie knots won't ever lose a bookshelf off the top of a car on the interstate.
I have used the first one, the improved clinch knot, since I was a teenager. I am 57 now and I have NEVER had a knot slip. The number of times the line has broken at the knot I could probably count on one hand and in all of those instances it should probably have been retied. Improved clinch knot rules!
I'm having to Re-Learn these things after loosing memories due to stroke several years ago. Just starting to get back into fishing. Thank You for this information, and now I'm subscribed ready to view more of your tutorials.
Learned 3rd knot from father when i was young and use it all the time, really good knot for any hook, even one without eye. Cool trick with 4th knot, definitly going to try when i forget to take metal leads :D
Hola. Just to let you know I really enjoy all your videos. Gracias for sharing your knowledge. And I send you and to all your family a big hug from Playa del Carmen México 😃🎣
Top 5, tying fishing knots videos by Hey Skipper. Must see now and tell your friends how wonderful you can learn and pickup skills tying fishing knots because this is one of the all time best online class.
This video was an amazing refresher on knots. I always use the no-disappoint knot but instead of twisting and passing through an eye I form a simple square knot and pass the hoop over the hook and tackle and bind it. Way less steps, virtual unbreakable, and less excess to cut
I use soft crab or peeler crab as bait for sea bass here in the uk , i have just tied a egg loop knot, and i will let you know how i get on, thank you for sharing
Knot 4 is a perfect knot for me here in southern Idaho fishing large rainbows and browns over abrasive lava rock and threading night crawlers onto hook and line!!👍 Thanks Brother!!
Good knots. That looks like a collection of Mitchell reels behind you. I have fished with the old 300s, 308s and 302s for the last fifty years. Great reels even still today!
A man after my own heart! I have a large collection of 300s, 308s, 304s and the "high speed" models of the same in the 400 models. I also have salt water Mitchels, the 306 and the 406. I also have 2 salt water bait casters with no level wind a 600 and 602A. What was cutting edge 50 years ago is now antique and high speed was nothing like it is today. However, there is a large supply of parts to repair them if they break and upgrade the drag systems. Ebay is a treasure trove for me because I simply won't retire them! I still don't own any newer spinning reels and mine get regular use. I'm 67 and remember when the Mitchel 300 was considered to be "top of the line" and in my mind, it still is. I still have the very reel my parents bought for me when I was a kid and begged them for one for my birthday one year.
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Love this video!!! I’ve been looking at many vids on the egg loop knot to learn it and this one is the absolute best! Fantastic job with the camera angle, line selection, and finger work. Explaining each step of the way is super helpful too. New subscriber right here!
Same here. Was looking for a refresher on the egg loop knot after being taught by a guide up here in Alaska years ago. It’s the way to go if your fishing for salmon. 👍🏼
I use the Snell knot for most of my fishing. I use eyed hooks for sea fishing but, spade end for most of my freshwater fishing. It works perfectly on both.
All these knotts are great and fun to tie at a work bench or a kitchen table , but Try it standing on a rock in waist deep water with 20mph wind blowing. Palomar .. easy and fast and hard to mess up even in adverse conditions.
Exactly. Its super easy and tested to be the highest knot strength available. There is an improved Palomar version but its like 1% or less difference. You're not going to notice that and its 2 extra steps.
I always love watching your videos! And that you leave in the funny bloopers… its all good. Going to use one of those for big cat fishing around all the rocks and concrete structures..
11:37, with this knot could you also use that loop to hold on pilchard , also if you used this knot, the initial part through the hook longer can you tie midline hook to have sinker at the bottom?
I learned a snell knot early and use it for everything lol. The snell with a twist looks amazing. I’ll be doing that when fishing around sneaky stuff that’ll break me off. Good stuff!
Thank you so much. I never had anyone to teach me anything about fishing. I've been learning through trial and error for the last 12 years, and I've always been curious how to tie a proper fisherman's knot.
I have 150lb line for big tuna, marlin, etc, I find it difficult to tighten if wrapped several times, what would your suggestion be for thick fishing lines...thanks
I like to make a slightly different Snell knot. Instead of wrapping the tag end starting at the hook side and working up to the eye, I wrap from the eye end and work down towards the hook. This keeps everything under the coils and you don't have the exposed tag end running on the outside of the coils from one end of the coils to the other.
We (Margo and I) love your channel, thank you and Erin for all you do. Incidentally we fished De Soto pier last month where you caught the snook, it’s a nice location I’m so glad you got to be there
I wanted to give a like and subscribe, but then I noticed I already did that last year. I think this just shows how good your videos are. LOL. Thanks for nice tutorials!
Dunno if anyone not said anything before.. but you forgot the most important part.. wetting the line before cinching tight. In saying that.. loving all your videos! Thank you muchly (from aus)
The egg-knot is one of the first I was taught. We use it to tie on roe for Salmon and Steelhead fishing. Works great! Unfortunately older age and arthritis makes the knot a wee bit more difficult these days.
Tip for you young wiper-snappers: Get your self a large hook and cut the pointy-end off and remove or crimp down any barbs... This makes an excellent practice tying hook when you're sitting around or even in bed. Tie a handful of knots before you go to sleep. A little each night helps build muscle-memory.
Thank you for the video!
Thanks!
That first knot I’ve used since I was a little kid. It was on the back of a lure packet and it’s worked every time since I learnt it. I've used it on swings for kids and also in camping.
bowline?
@@p25h76l the improved clinch knot.
Bow line ftw
Haha me to! Back of the box picture. Caught 2 nice rainbows today with it😂
Same here. My grandfather taught me this knot. Never failed and follows the rule K.I.S.S.
I've never gone fishing in my life and yesterday, my first fishing pole arrived!! You're my first fishing RUclipsr!!
How have you been going over the last year?
Are you still fishing
I picked up fishing this year as something to do on the weekends with my son..I've literally used your videos to help get me get set up and catching fish. Just want to say Thank you!
This dude taught me alot about fishing than any other RUclips videos.. just want to say thanks to you.
I started out catching small fishes to now catching tuna and blue marlins.
one of the small things I appreciate about this video is the guidance on finger work while tying these knots. If I had a video of me tying these knots with my current finger work, it might go viral lol. finger work should make me more efficient as my son is just starting so he's getting hung up on a lot of stuff and I'm tying a lot
I only ever use two knots uni to uni for braid to fluoro and palomar for everything else they have never failed me and i have never needed anything else but love what your doing man we need to teach and help everyone we can to help keep our passion for fishing alive for the future generations
Don't forget the golden rule...If you can't tie a knot, tie a LOT!
If you can't tie a knot..... learn
@@nickster5286 yes which implies practice, or tying a lot of knots like Dave said. 😊
Constant tension or ur knot falls apart , and practice with bigger line and carabineer,etc.
🤣🤣🤣
I just did this just now when I'm fishing, cause cant refer youtube
I realize that this video is from 2 years ago, but I have always used the first two clinch knots for fishing, I've even tied a snell knot while using hooks, but I can't tell you how appreciative I am of you showing us specifically how to tie these knots. I've been looking for different knots to use.
That was instructive. All these years that I have tied off gut I have been making it harder than it needs to be. As a non-fisher I never realised that you should sacrifice six inches of line and then tying knots becomes easy enough for a child to do. I have always wasted time making knots with an inch of tail on gut and having to be patient and meticulous. I learnt something new today.
Palomar knot is the only hook knot you'll ever need. It's super quick and easy to tie and I've never even heard of one failing.
The only issue is for hooks with a small eye and the pain it can be feeding through essentially 2 fishing lines at ones because you bend it
@@private2371 if the eye is too small you can put one through and then feed it back through to make the loop.
@@private2371there are a few baits like that, but in general if the eye is too small for a Palomar putting one end through then back, then you're using too thick of line.
Three sets of trebles on a bait can make it tough. The Trilene knot is perfect to have in your arsenal as well.
Tested a lot of knots. The Palomar is the strongest and easiest knot to use. If the line cant go trough the eye of the hook twice, really good chance your using WAY to large of a line to start with.. You dont need 40lbs mono for small Brim from your pond.. LOL
Wow! this is a very informative video. Hey Skipper is a professor of Technique Excellent technique making it easy to do by applying it and practicing it as much as possible.. I use to know how to tie these knots when i was a young boy.. My dad would drop me and my twin brother off at the lake where we lived and we spent every day in the summer fishing, for years. We met this older man there who had been a fisherman for more than 60 years and we spent as much time with him as we could and he taught us many great things about techniques and knot tying etc etc etc and he became our mentor on how to catch the big ones but more importantly on being good kids and being only 14 years old the things he taught us were like gold nuggets . i have since forgotten some of the techniques about knots but i still know about 3 or 4 different ones.. and i remember that old sweet man..His name was Bryce.. I'm sure he has since passed on being this was more than 50 years ago but i will always remember that kind old man who taught me and my twin how to tie knots and i have since taught my grand kids the same things we learned.. Paying it Forward ..!
the snell knot was the first one I learned from my father thinking it was our knot (in fact I didn't even know the name), only we use it on hooks with a "flat head", always reliable (we are Italian but I don't know if the others in fact they do so) ...
I am new here and happy to have found this channel, I like the way you bring and show the topics covered from time to time👍
Same here. Family used this knot for generations just with tags tucked at the end different, and always 7+ loops
Finally got this egg loop down. Thanks
for the clear and detailed presentation.
Tight Lines !!!
I'm knot obsessesed! This is one of the best knot videos I've seen. Good job. I was having issues learning to tie a good snell. Love that last snell you showed. Just back today from a mid Oct trip to CAPE POINT. The fishing was very slow everywhere. No drum caught by anyone at the point the three days I fished it. The point shape has changed and I think the fish are out far and going around an island that use to be the tip of the point.
It’s insane how detailed this gets. I missed putting the string in the second loop on the improved clinch knot and the whole thing ended up coming loose while fishing. I had to return to this video to see what I did wrong. Thank you for this!
I've been fishing since a child but NO ONE taught me how to tie proper knots, I just kinda did random knots and just hope they held 😅 I mean it worked but thank you guys for the videos that show how to tie proper knots, I think the Snell is going to be my go to. Now just to find which set up would be best, especially for my kids. Just got them some brand new spinner Ugly Stik combos to learn on, they're only about 3'6" so perfect for them to learn with, the closed reels were causing issues casting and the spinner was always easiest for me as a kid so that's what I got them 😊
I ive used a modified version of the first knot for lures and the snell knot for hooks. Works perfectly fine!
Thank you from Brazil for sharing, explaining, purpose and, showing how to do these different types of knots.
"less talking and fishing, more teaching and learning," I never expected this from a fishing channel.
He is amazing
Improved clinch knot is my go to
i'm no fisherman. i came here because of knot tying. you did a good job in the technique and the why.
i teach knot tying, and nobody EVER (ok, nearly nobody ever) heard about a hard knot and just decided THAT'S FOR ME!
but knots are useful and peopel who can tie knots won't ever lose a bookshelf off the top of a car on the interstate.
Wow that’s so true. I never thought of it like that. No body is born knowing how to tie a good knot, so it’s all passed down knowledge.
I have used the first one, the improved clinch knot, since I was a teenager. I am 57 now and I have NEVER had a knot slip. The number of times the line has broken at the knot I could probably count on one hand and in all of those instances it should probably have been retied. Improved clinch knot rules!
great vid! learned some new knots. The first knot is the same knot i have been using for 25+ years . 👍
I'm having to Re-Learn these things after loosing memories due to stroke several years ago. Just starting to get back into fishing. Thank You for this information, and now I'm subscribed ready to view more of your tutorials.
I'm sorry you had to go through that.
🙏🙏 my knots never been this good. They may be difficult but you made it easy. Very useful video. Thanks
Learned 3rd knot from father when i was young and use it all the time, really good knot for any hook, even one without eye. Cool trick with 4th knot, definitly going to try when i forget to take metal leads :D
Same story here
Hola. Just to let you know I really enjoy all your videos.
Gracias for sharing your knowledge.
And I send you and to all your family a big hug from Playa del Carmen México 😃🎣
I have been to playa del Carmen such a beautiful place! Thank you for watching and wishing the best to you and your family 🙏🏼
Top 5, tying fishing knots videos by Hey Skipper. Must see now and tell your friends how wonderful you can learn and pickup skills tying fishing knots because this is one of the all time best online class.
I use the first one he showed but I loop the eye on the hook two times with my string THANKS FOR SHOWING ALL YOUR FISH LINE KNOTS.
Dopest knot video I've seen 👍🏼
I love getting fishing knowledge from you. You're very helpful. I hope to spot you in obx one year.
This video was an amazing refresher on knots. I always use the no-disappoint knot but instead of twisting and passing through an eye I form a simple square knot and pass the hoop over the hook and tackle and bind it. Way less steps, virtual unbreakable, and less excess to cut
Yes I don't know what it's called but very easy and it works, hardest part is getting the doubled line through the eye of hook.
I use soft crab or peeler crab as bait for sea bass here in the uk , i have just tied a egg loop knot, and i will let you know how i get on, thank you for sharing
The last one is just amazing 👏 😍
Knot 4 is a perfect knot for me here in southern Idaho fishing large rainbows and browns over abrasive lava rock and threading night crawlers onto hook and line!!👍
Thanks Brother!!
Top "notch" instruction, seriously!
Thanks I'll definitely use these. Great video you two.
👍👍
way better than most channels you explain it very clearly everyone else is confusing
Best knowledge to have.. Thank yall..im refer yall to my fishing buddies for knowledge and tips..
Good knots. That looks like a collection of Mitchell reels behind you. I have fished with the old 300s, 308s and 302s for the last fifty years. Great reels even still today!
A man after my own heart! I have a large collection of 300s, 308s, 304s and the "high speed" models of the same in the 400 models. I also have salt water Mitchels, the 306 and the 406. I also have 2 salt water bait casters with no level wind a 600 and 602A. What was cutting edge 50 years ago is now antique and high speed was nothing like it is today. However, there is a large supply of parts to repair them if they break and upgrade the drag systems. Ebay is a treasure trove for me because I simply won't retire them!
I still don't own any newer spinning reels and mine get regular use. I'm 67 and remember when the Mitchel 300 was considered to be "top of the line" and in my mind, it still is. I still have the very reel my parents bought for me when I was a kid and begged them for one for my birthday one year.
We have always known the first knot as a tucked blood knot. Works in almost every situation. Reliable and strong.
I tied fishing leaders hundreds at the time and mastered the egg loop knot it’s soooooooooooooooooooo good
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
Tks, great watching.
This is a nice video fishing knot for very fisherman should watch for tying fishing hook, thank brother for sharing 👍🎣
So far this has been the best fishing knot tying video I’ve seen.... great job
I use the clinch knot for smaller fish and I use the polymer knot for bigger fish I only use the snail knot when I use the offset eye hooks.
Simplest knot: Palomar! Very strong, quick to tie, and easy!
Isn't that type of food
The egg loop knot is such a great idea. Thanks.
Excellent demonstration! Thank you for teaching us!
AWESOME KNOTS CLASS Thank you for all these
The explanation of hook types and knots to use was very helpful. I'd never even considered it.
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I was dumb forgot the account password. I love any tips you can offer me
@Jordy Harlem Instablaster :)
Great, in depth info. Thank you.
Good video and like how the focus shows everything really well
That egg loop knot is insane. I'll have it down by tomorrow evening for sure though!
Uni knot for me, fast ,easy and very rarely breaks, I've pulled up 8 foot sharks with it, easy to tie when rolling around in the swell
Easy for you to say. I'm getting so old I find it hard to thread the line through the hook.
When I do get it right I and up making a fishing net. : )
Love this video!!! I’ve been looking at many vids on the egg loop knot to learn it and this one is the absolute best! Fantastic job with the camera angle, line selection, and finger work. Explaining each step of the way is super helpful too. New subscriber right here!
Same here. Was looking for a refresher on the egg loop knot after being taught by a guide up here in Alaska years ago. It’s the way to go if your fishing for salmon. 👍🏼
@@overbuiltlimited works for chicken liver or shrimp too for catfish
The egg loop looks pretty handy. I use clams alot in the surf up here in Massachusetts.
I use the Snell knot for most of my fishing. I use eyed hooks for sea fishing but, spade end for most of my freshwater fishing. It works perfectly on both.
I see what you did in the intro, real smooth, REAL SMOOOTH
Your idea make me very comfortable
Once I learned the palomar knot, I forgot all the others! That's the only one I need.
Me to
I was a little disappointed when he didn’t use that at the easiest/best knot
All these knotts are great and fun to tie at a work bench or a kitchen table , but Try it standing on a rock in waist deep water with 20mph wind blowing. Palomar .. easy and fast and hard to mess up even in adverse conditions.
Exactly. Its super easy and tested to be the highest knot strength available. There is an improved Palomar version but its like 1% or less difference. You're not going to notice that and its 2 extra steps.
@@ToasterBath247 personally i think the (non improved) clinch knot is the easiest, but Palomar is definitely stronger and not much harder.
I always love watching your videos! And that you leave in the funny bloopers… its all good. Going to use one of those for big cat fishing around all the rocks and concrete structures..
Finally, a video of someone doing a delicate procedure with an actual good camera angle
Thanks for this video! It is really helpful for a beginner like me
Awesome job sir!!!!! Can’t really find many people that can do those knots.
I'd like to see how you recommend to tie a 1/4 oz bucktail jig and a deep diving lure to a 3 way swivel. That's how I troll for bass in deep water.
VERY easy to understand you, GREAT presentation and camera view. You got a new Subscriber. Thank you so much!
I love your Mitchell 300's up there. great reliable tough reels! Thanks
Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo 👍👌🙏👌👍
Greetings, from Algeria, and thank you very much for your explanation
Good demo and camera work, thanks.
That doubled leader on the 4th hardest the overhand knots should probably be surgeon(double overhand knots)
I like it! Thanks man, I learned, now I need to practice.
Excellent video Young Man!
You would make a good teacher in real life!
VERY IMPRESSED, EASY TOO UNDERSTAND, WELL DONE YOU.
🦈🐠🐙🐛
I LOVE YOU MAN!!!!
Ty im a beginner in pier fishing and im learning alot ty
Subscribed and thank you. Hope this reaches you and those you love in great health and happiness 🙏❤️😎🎣
11:37, with this knot could you also use that loop to hold on pilchard , also if you used this knot, the initial part through the hook longer can you tie midline hook to have sinker at the bottom?
That 4th one just became my go 2... i never seen that one before
I learned a snell knot early and use it for everything lol.
The snell with a twist looks amazing. I’ll be doing that when fishing around sneaky stuff that’ll break me off. Good stuff!
Uni knot is the best to know for strength, speed and can be used to tie a strong and gd leader knot and hook knot
That's my go to!
Great video! Thank you.
Thank you so much. I never had anyone to teach me anything about fishing. I've been learning through trial and error for the last 12 years, and I've always been curious how to tie a proper fisherman's knot.
Great channel good information and easy to follow please show more on trout fishing I don't live by ocean thanks.
I have 150lb line for big tuna, marlin, etc, I find it difficult to tighten if wrapped several times, what would your suggestion be for thick fishing lines...thanks
I like to make a slightly different Snell knot. Instead of wrapping the tag end starting at the hook side and working up to the eye, I wrap from the eye end and work down towards the hook. This keeps everything under the coils and you don't have the exposed tag end running on the outside of the coils from one end of the coils to the other.
same, but it make it harder to do.
this is absolutely awesome if youre actually going to make it a whole series
We (Margo and I) love your channel, thank you and Erin for all you do. Incidentally we fished De Soto pier last month where you caught the snook, it’s a nice location I’m so glad you got to be there
I wanted to give a like and subscribe, but then I noticed I already did that last year. I think this just shows how good your videos are. LOL. Thanks for nice tutorials!
Great video. Thank you for this!
Dunno if anyone not said anything before.. but you forgot the most important part.. wetting the line before cinching tight.
In saying that.. loving all your videos! Thank you muchly (from aus)
the best teaching ever
Excellent! The fourth knot impressed me a lot as well as the fifth knot. You are teaching an old dawg some new tricks. Thanx!
Great tutorial, thank you!
3 reminds me much of a straight lash. NIce seeing familiar concepts in something initially confusing.
8:11 to make it stronger, put the hook through the loop 4 or 5 times and you don't need to make a second knot.
Nice succinct review. Thanks.
I find a figure eight knot is also pretty useful. Quick to tie, and never failed me.