Tying Knots - Improved Surgeons Loop
by Ken Collins - April 16, 2016

Making Loop
Fold over tippet in dominant hand and pull loop shape up towards sky till a four inch loop is formed.

Backwards Six
Now wrap loop around on itself and make sure the criss cross of the tippet strands are on top - pinch this now under the the same fingers as original loop. this forms a back ward six or a lower case d. Hold snugly.

Twisting double stranded loop
Pinch double stranded loop with other hand and twist 180 degrees (half turn only) towards you. You will now have a new twisted criss cross of strands.

Grabbing this Criss cross
By pushing or messaging this criss cross move it back into the pinch of your dominant hand.

Single loop through double
Now grab single strand loop and put it through the double standed loop from the back through to the front.

Figure Eight noticed
If you have twisted the double stranded loop the right direction and put the single strand loop from back to front - you should see a figure eight knot.

Moistening
As you get this knot to its final snug stages be sure to moisten it with a bit of saliva.

Trimming
This knot will not slip so trim as close as you want.