When I was looking to learn a loop knot, and it seems there is a lot of choices. I ended up learning how to tie the Kreh loop knot as it seemed the easiest of the examples I saw, though I didn't do a huge amount of research. I have used it several times with mono and it appears to be all I need. Is there any reason I should discard this in favor of another knot? I haven't tried it with braid yet.

 

 

I've tied it when looping a stinger-hook snell to jighead leader knot.  

 

Kreh is a good loop knot - same as the Rapala knot minus one less line bend back through a loop. I use it most times that I want/need a loop (not often). The double or triple Surgeons loop knot is easier to tie, but a bit more difficult to control the loop size IMO, especially with larger lures, and not quite as strong as I recall.

Thanks @bulldog1935 and @Team9nine, I appreciate both of ya'll's input.

I only use it if the leader is much stronger than the line; it's not a strong knot.

All of my tightlining, ned rigging and inshore jighead and plastics/bucktails are tied on with a Rapala knot.

If you tie it and cinch a Rapala knot correctly, they're strong enough.  Most people tie them backwards.  It causes the tag to stick out of the side instead of bottom, which is one of the main advantages of that particular loop, it doesn't catch grass.  The other issue I see most people do, is make the loop way too big.  IME the bigger loops break easier and don't provide the freedom of movement that a small loop will.  I like to make mine about the size of a pea.

Every now and then I accidentally hook into a big striper while using light gear on the jetty looking for weakfish. It takes so long tire a good bass out on light gear and it's really hard to revive a fish on that particular jetty, even in perfect weather.  With a loop knot I can just palm spool and break that knot if I have too.  I would rather a jighead be stuck in her mouth until it rusts out, over her not being strong enough to fight the heavy surf after the release and end up being crab food.  

 

I use the Kreh loop knot all the time and have never had an issue with it. As someone said previously, you'll know you tied it right if the tag end is facing back towards the bait. 

i kinda feel the best knot for anyone is the knot you tie the best.    i am not even going to google the Kreh.  

 

i got a few locked in with muscle memory and i will go with those. 

51 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

i kinda feel the best knot for anyone is the knot you tie the best.    i am not even going to google the Kreh.  

 

i got a few locked in with muscle memory and i will go with those. 

I agree.

I've been using the Kreh Loop Knot without issue. I still haven't tried it with braid, but with mono I have no complaints. I got to where I can do it with muscle memory and use it for flukes, jigs, and rapala floating minnows.

Never used it, but I do use the Lefty Kreh leader knot. And that’s a great leader knot that’s as simple to tie as your shoes. 

Knot tying is part of fishing skills, learn as many as you need as no one knot is perfect for all applications or line types.

Both Kreh loop and leader knots are good functional knots to learn.

Perfection loop is stronger and ideal for live bait hooks, difficult for larger lures for example.

Tom

Any different knot for flouro vs mono?