knots

[The Dad Fisherman]

Palomar for Braid to Swivel

Improved Clinch for leader to Swivel and to Hook

[CaptMike]

I like an improved clinch with only three or four wraps. Leave the tag end three inches long while you tighten it then trim it to 1/2 to 3/4 inch to allow for some stretch

[t.orlando]

Palomar for all my knots. I also pre-tie before season and as season gos on. If leader wallet gets wet, make sure to dry leaders off. Rust can start to develop on snap,hook, or swivel at the knot, and I don't trust that. I use gloves and pliers to pull each knot tight.

[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.

[BassDawg]

ALL great knots and the proper applications for them, as well as excellent advice from Tony about leader wallets. I tie enough leaders to begin my season with and continue tieing throughout the year. Also, don't be bashful when it comes to stripping worn spool line. The leader may be good to go , but the main line could be depreciated and that can end up in a night of frustration, bro.

My favorite book of knots is Vic Dunaway's "Baits, Rigs, and Tackle" wherein he details every knot and why to employ them.

Another great link is Grog's Fishing Knots Index that provides animated, step-by-step knot tying that you can freeze frame by frame until you get them down.

The only tip that i would add is to moisten all leader and spool line material prior to tying yer knot. It makes a huge difference and i also use 50#(BGame) for my mono leaders material. Mr Dunaway gave me that tidbit, himself .