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Tom Rowland Podcast

How 2 Tuesday - Homer Rhode Loop Knot - Tie it! Test it! - Episode #764

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Sports, Wilderness, Health & Fitness

4.9903 Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2023

⏱️ 2 minutes

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Summary

The Homer Rhode loop knot is a type of fishing knot that creates a fixed loop at the end of a fishing line. This loop can be used to attach hooks, swivels, lures, or other terminal tackle. The Homer Rhode loop knot was developed by Homer Rhode, a famous angler and fly fishing expert, in the early 1900s. The resulting knot should be strong, secure, and easy to tie. This knot is especially popular among fly fishermen, but it can be useful in a wide range of fishing applications. In this episode, Tom test the knot with 12 lb fluorocarbon. How do you think the Homer Rhode Knot fared in the test?

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0:00.0

Fishing like a local isn't just about catching fish.

0:03.6

It's about connecting with the environment and the people who call it home.

0:08.0

It's about hearing the stories and traditions that have been passed down for generations and sharing unforgettable moments with the people

0:15.7

you meet along the way.

0:17.9

Fishing like a local is having an experience that stays with you forever.

0:22.2

And with Fishing Booker, you can experience it too, no matter where you are.

0:26.7

Discover your next adventure on Fishing Booker. We're tying and testing the Homer Road loop knot. The Homer Road loop knot is an old

0:46.6

school knot that's used to form a loop, usually in heavy monophylliment. It's very easy to tie.

0:53.5

Tie an overhand in the line, leaving enough tag end

0:58.0

to pass the tag end through the eye of the hook,

1:02.0

go through the overhand that you've created, and

1:06.3

tie another overhand around the standing line.

1:11.8

Pull it tight. pull it's tight

1:19.0

and you will form a loop.

1:22.0

Now it's time to test it. And the results are in.

1:25.0

We tied three identical Homer Road loops with D'Iowa 12-pound J. Floro.

1:31.0

The first one broke at 8.97 pounds, the second 7.42 pounds, the third 8.14

1:39.5

pounds for an average breaking strength of 8.17, which is 68.1% breaking strength. you're

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