hook in a loop

[jeffc Talk Angling User Find all posts View Profile Close jeffc]

I'm really going to show my ignorance now but can someone explain the 'hook in a loop'
I've seen it discussed on several forums but have not seen a clear explanation, diagram, theory, uses or the advanatages/disadvantages?

[compleat tangler Talk Angling User Find all posts View Profile Close compleat tangler]

giles cochrane invention require eyed hook basically put line through eye and tie double overhand knot hook moves freely in loop tried it and undecided as giles says anyway fish come into your peg/swim because of what your feeding and not your hook knot !

[mitch fish Asi Box For Sale PM me with any interest Find all posts View Profile Close mitch fish]

Has any body used this yet?
What you think of it?
Cheers Mitch

[Boss man Talk Angling User Find all posts View Profile Close Boss man]

Hi
Have a look at the thread that I have posted
Les