Slim Beauty Knot

How to Tie the Slim Beauty Knot

1. Tie a doubled overhand knot (figure-eight) in the heavier leader to form a small loop. Do not tighten fully.
2. Pass the lighter line (or doubled line) through the leader loop.
3. Wrap the lighter line around both strands of the leader 4 times moving away from the loop.
4. Wrap back toward the loop 3 times.
5. Pass the tag end through the leader loop.
6. Moisten and carefully pull all strands to tighten. Trim tags.

Pros

• Very strong and compact connection
• Excellent for heavy leader connections
• Slim profile passes through guides well

Cons

• Complex tying procedure requires practice
• Harder to tie in rough conditions

Best Used For

Connecting doubled mainline to heavy fluorocarbon or monofilament leader. Popular for tarpon, sharks, and other big-game species.