The Surgeon's Knot is stronger and becoming more popular. (leader in blue)
1. Lay the leader and tippet together, with 2. Form a loop in the center, with the leader's tag
the leader's tag pointing right and the section in front as shown.
tippet's tag pointing left.
3. Bring the leader's tag section and the 4. Bring the leader's tag section and the standing
standing tippet section over and through tippet around a second time. You can bring them
around the back of the loop. thru again to form a stronger knot (triple surgeon).