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Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:51 pm to meauxjeaux2
i use improved clinch for anything freshwater. it is just faster. but when big fish are on the line, i dont trust it, even though i have used it in a pinch.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 1:01 pm to Clyde Tipton
quote:
I tie a palomar for everything
Posted on 5/25/16 at 1:02 pm to CarRamrod
Saltwater is a different ball game. I'm not sure what the actual knot is called but circle hooks get something similar to a snell that draws the point straight up like polar pop said. I've seen bimini's tied but I've never been a party to much billfishing, I go uni to uni.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 1:04 pm to GoldenSombrero
Palomar for most.
Loop knot for hard top water baits
Loop knot for hard top water baits
Posted on 5/25/16 at 1:10 pm to GoldenSombrero
quote:
Palomar
Posted on 5/25/16 at 1:14 pm to Murtown
Rebeck if you have a bare hook.
Palomar for everything else.
Palomar for everything else.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 2:40 pm to DiamondHawgFan
quote:
San Diego jam knot. Except with braid.
But add in a loop knot for topwater or live baits that you're live-lining.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 2:41 pm to Polar Pop
I was just looking for a knot that wont snap my line on hooksets. That may not even be the issue. I always wet my line when i cinch it down, but i still get breaks every now and then with 20lb mono or lighter. I use 30 now with no problem, but that is some thick mono that im not really crazy about. And no, I hate braid for flipping. I use clear/blue/flourecent Stren because I like to watch my line for subtle bites. Just wish I could downsize a bit.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 2:47 pm to mach316
lay off that juice son 
Posted on 5/25/16 at 2:48 pm to mach316
Are you actually finding a piece of the knot (little twists or otherwise) when it comes back broken, or is it just straight line?
Posted on 5/25/16 at 2:50 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
I have been using the palomar whenever i can and really like that knot. Up until a couple years ago i only used the improved clinch. If i have the time i will snell leaders and have them stored ready to go.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 2:54 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
I use uni-knots for everything with zero issues. Only change is when using braid, run the line through the eye twice before starting the twists.
This.
I got a hook snagged on a stump in deep water once. Using 15 lbs fluorocarbon line and a #3 worm hook. I pulled on in trying to just pop the line, but broke the hook instead. Let's just say I gained a lot of confidence in that line and the uni knot that day.
Only exception is for walking baits. I will use a loop knot. And a snell knot when punching with a big flipping hook.
This post was edited on 5/25/16 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 5/25/16 at 3:03 pm to PillageUrVillage
Loop knots on hollow bodied frogs?
Im going to have to try the loop knot, I look like Im dragging the dog when I attempt it.
Im going to have to try the loop knot, I look like Im dragging the dog when I attempt it.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 3:06 pm to Polar Pop
I still use the uni on frogs. But poppers and spooks I use the rapala loop knot.
ETA: Mainly because I use braid with frogs.
ETA: Mainly because I use braid with frogs.
This post was edited on 5/25/16 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 5/25/16 at 3:12 pm to PillageUrVillage
I have pulled a uni tight with a loop and had it hold. I use that for Rapalas.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 3:18 pm to AlxTgr
It's pretty similar actually.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 3:27 pm to SouthboundTiger
quote:
improved clinch
For everything...i can't remember a time where i thought, 'man, i need a better knot'
Thats all my dad ever used as well, but im willing to try something better.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 4:16 pm to SportTiger1
multiple strength tests on various lines have proven there is indeed a difference and it does matter what you use.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 4:36 pm to GoldenSombrero
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