How to tie the Eugene Bend Knot
04 Aug 2025
Named after its creator, Eugene Sunday, this knot is highly regarded for its simplicity to tie and its strength. It's characterized by a double loop that provides excellent holding power.
Step 1
Form a loop with the lines parallel
Put the line through the eye of the fly, and form a loop.
Step 2
Wrap the parallel lines around the line
Keep the last part of the line parallel to each other, and wrap these parallel lines around the long end of the line three times. Keep a small loop at the last wrap.
Step 3
Put the tag end through the loop
Take the tag end that's still at the start of the knot and put it through the small loop that was formed at the last wrap in the previous step.
Step 4
Pull the tag end
Pull on the tag end first to tighten the knot onto the line.
Step 5
Pull the line to tighten it
Pull on the line to slide the knot against the eye of the fly. Cut off any excess line.
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