knots

[LeCounts1099]

Improved Clinch only here for 50 lb. (or other) mono Leader material to snap or hook!

AND my knots in regular (non- leader) mono. are ALWAYS the double- improved Clinch!


I.C. are not as "pretty" as snelled hooks are on the leader... but I NEVER trusted snell knots from day # 1! And I hear D.I.C. knots are tough to tie all the time from guys-- esp. in the field! But not for me-- I find it fairly easy even in the dark? (It's tying knots between braid & mono. that's a nightmare for me! HATE braid!)


Anyway... haven't lost a fish to knot failure now in 12+ years! (Used to happen 2- 3 times/ year with other knots/ snell knots!)

No problem pre- tying them & storing them for years... they hold up fine! (Keep away from light & heat & salt water obviously). PROPER tying/ tightening/ moistening, & proper snugging up... every time!!... is the key! No glue needed... nor desired!

[Clogston29]

very important to pull knots tight. take a few wraps around something and pull with pliers or something, hand tight isn't enough IMO. i'll show you how I usually do it this weekend if you remind me.

[BassDawg]

[QUOTE=LeCounts1099;559880]
I.C. are not as "pretty" as snelled hooks are on the leader... but I NEVER trusted snell knots from day # 1! And I hear D.I.C. knots are tough to tie all the time from guys-- esp. in the field! But not for me-- I find it fairly easy even in the dark? (It's tying knots between braid & mono. that's a nightmare for me! HATE braid!) [QUOTE]

Crazy Al's knot never failed, not once for me, LeCounts, and with practice you'll be tieing it in the dark , if you should so choose.

[Andy D]

Braid to swivel Palomar. Leader to swivel 50lb 3 turn Clinch Knot and as others have stated always wet your mono knots before sinching them tight.