Eugene Bend
100% Strength

by Ken Eugene

Here's how to tie the Eugene Bend.

  1. Run the tippet end through the hook eye and back up the line.
  2. Form a second loop in the opposite direction with the tag.
  3. Hold the tag end and the hook eye between your fingers.
  4. Wrap the free loop around the standing line three times.
  5. Then bring the tag end over the three wraps and through the end of the free loop, i.e., the loop without the hook.
  6. Pull the tag end until the end loops of the knot are small enough that they cannot slip over the hook eye. The knot should be snug, but not tight, and should be located a short distance from the hook eye.
  7. Wet the knot to lubricate it and protect the monofilament from frictional heat damage.
  8. Then with a smooth steady motion, pull the standing line until the knot slides down the standing line to the hook eye and seats. Seating is the pulling of the knot tightly against the hook. The knot turns inside out, as a result of this seating. You will know that the knot has seated because you will hear and feel a snapping noise.
  9. In addition, a properly tied and seated knot will have a tag end forming a very pronounced V that is not greater than 45 degrees with the standing line.

Never, never use this knot as a loop knot because it requires tightness against the hook. The knot will work well with all tippet sizes down to a 7x.