5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I have been using a classic cinch knot for the past year. I just downloaded the Bill Dance app last week and he has a "Knots" section. I just learned the palomar knot. WOW! That is one tough cookie! Question is are there by knots that I should not use with certain lures? Or can I go palomar crazy and tie it on my drop shot rigs, minnows, spoons, cranks and spinners? :-) Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 I use a palomar for braid and an improved clinch on mono or flouro myself. Just be sure to tighten evenly and moisten the knot before tightening. I have used the palomar with everything with no issues but I think the improved clinch is easier to tie on mono or flouro. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 Learn to tie the Pitzen or 16/20 knot. It will work on any kind of line and you can tie it in the winter with gloves on. Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted January 7, 2013 Author Posted January 7, 2013 I'll check those out. :-) Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 I use the palomar for braid and the san diego jam for fluoro Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted January 7, 2013 Global Moderator Posted January 7, 2013 I use the palomar for braid and the san diego jam for fluoro Same here... Mike Quote
Avalonjohn44 Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I always thought I tied the clinch or improved clinch until I downloaded that app... FInally discovered that the knot I have been relying on for years is the San Diego Jam... Pretty Bad-*** Name for a knot. I have never had that knot let go.Also use the palomar knot now and again, but not as confident in it. Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted January 7, 2013 Author Posted January 7, 2013 I AM NOW A SAN DIEGO JAM ADDICT! 1 Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 8, 2013 Super User Posted January 8, 2013 Check out the Knot Wars app. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 8, 2013 Super User Posted January 8, 2013 Palomar for everything and it's only failed a few times and that was my own fault for not retying. Quote
nwmike Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I really like a doubled up double uni for attaching my fluro leaders to braid.I also snell any straight shank hook and palomar everything else. Quote
G_money Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I really like a doubled up double uni for attaching my fluro leaders to braid.I also snell any straight shank hook and palomar everything else. X2...I use the double uni for any line to line connection. Quote
PondBoss Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Snell knot on straight shank flipping hooks, but other than that it's the San Diego Jam. Best know I've ever used easily. Quote
Loop_Dad Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Learn to tie the Pitzen or 16/20 knot. It will work on any kind of line and you can tie it in the winter with gloves on. x2, but I cannot do it with gloves (except those with cut off finger tip types). Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 8, 2013 Super User Posted January 8, 2013 Give this one a try: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/110842-new-knot-the-big-o/ Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 8, 2013 Super User Posted January 8, 2013 I use the palomar for braid and the san diego jam for fluoro x2 Quote
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