The Spliced Loop

I only use the spliced loop for the swivel end of the lead core, as I think the ‘Keith Moors’ knot is a superior way of attaching the mainline anyway. See link to ‘Keith Moors’ Knot below.

Step 1

Step 1 – Strip back 6″ or so of leadcore and pass the splicing needle through the bottom 2″

Step 2

Step 2 – Pull the remaining leadcore back through. It can be difficult, but you’ll find that if you roll the leadcore between your fingers as you do it, it can be a bit easier

Step 3

Step 3 – You’ll have a tag end sticking through……SLOWLY pull the loop so that the tag end pulls into the hole

I normally leave a tiny bit of the “fluff” sticking out – not enough so that a bead would jam up on it though – and singe it with a lighter. This helps to make it more secure without the need for glue. It’s important to note that I only do this as I use it at the swivel end, and the type of lead arrangements I use wouldn’t be able to jam anyway.

Step 3

With swivel fitted

One of the advantages of the loop is that its very quick and easy to change hooklengths / end tackle without the need for cutting knots off and wasting the leadcore.