Name you poision (knot)

[JimInPB]

True.

Except: if you use it on a tight loop, like for your jib clews, it becomes difficult to untie it because the part that can move to loosen it is constrained back up into the loop, and can't slide down the standing end. Think about it, or try it. I always have to have the jib clew tucked under my arm and am facing away from the sail when I tie it or it ends up being done "backwards."

I'm not understanding how reversing the direction of the tag end causes that issue. I am not sure if I am misunderstanding what you are describing or if you misunderstood what I was trying to say before. Below is a picture of the knot variation that I was talking about.

 

[JamesG161]

the fisherman's bend

So you picked the Right side picture knot from Brian.
My Post #2 is the one I think you are referring too.
But...
My berth fixed Bollard lines, for quick hooking, is tied with the one you picked. Doubled for wear and stress.
Jim...

 

[Brian D]

@JamesG161, I think the Fishermens Bend is very different from the Angler's Knot. I was taught the Fishermens Bend was also referred to as the Lovers Knot. The Angler's Knot is more akin to the Bowline than the Fishermens Bend.

 

[Will Gilmore]

What I have always called the fisherman's bend is usually illustrated for tying to a ring, like on a dinghy dock. It is slippery, not fixed, like a bowline.

- Will (Dragonfly)

 

[All U Get]

This one is my favorite for a temporary Mid ship cleat tie up for provisions.
Quick on and easy release.
http://www.animatedknots.com/pile/index.php

Jim...

Dang that is about as easy as you can get, I let you know how my wife handles it.

 

[Stu Jackson]

I am not sure if I am misunderstanding what you are describing or if you misunderstood what I was trying to say before.

Could be...what I was saying is :tie the knot facing toward the new loop or away from it. I think you're saying lefty/righty.