It occurred to me that if there was a good enough mid line loop that could withstand stress in all directions, why not use the same loop at the end of a line.
Because end of line loops are often expected to pass through or around an object before closing, and most midline loops don't have an easy means of accomplishing this. Also, you get more options when you aren't constrained to midline tying methods, and so you are more likely to find better properties, such as security, stability, jam resistance, and so on, depending on what you need.
In my rookie knot efforts so far I have decided to focus on the Water Bowline with a Yosemite Tuck as the one line I would learn first, though I realize this knot is not a mid line loop knot.
There is some discussion about several variations/modification of the bowline that could be superior somehow to all the main commonly known bowlines.... Like the Janus Bowline...
If that is to be declared to be the best, where can I find step by step tying instructions ?
There are tradeoffs to be made among many of the various end loop options. No one loop is the best for all possible applications or considerations. For example, the
Monsoon Bowline has exceptional security, but it isn't as simple or compact as a
Water Bowline which isn't as secure, but is still pretty good. You have to experiment and research to determine what's the best fit for your needs.
I hope that helps.
