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What knot adds a tippet to a leader?

The surgeon's knot.

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  2. The arbor knot
  3. The clinch knot

Why: A surgeon's knot or loop to loop connection adds a tippet to a leader.

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Answer: The surgeon's knot. A surgeon's knot or loop to loop connection adds a tippet to a leader.

  1. Scouting America: Fly Fishing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fly-fishing
    Add a tippet to a leader using a surgeon's knot or a loop-to-loop connection
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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