Knot For Tying Lures On?

[CC268]

I have been using basically the improved clinch knot....basically run it through the hole twist it 7 or 8 times go through bottom hole and back through the hole I just made....wondering if this is an okay method for 12lb line or if I should be using a different type of knot

[Mike L]

You're doing it right. If you step up to heavier line like a 20# mono or floro you can cut back on the twists too 4.

I've been tying that knot the same way for 40+ yrs, it's the first knot I learned and what I've taught my kids and grandkids.

A lot of folks use that knot for all line types and never have a problem.

 

That being said there a lot of differnt knots that are can be used for all types of line.

Now I use the Palomar for braid only and the San Diego Jam for floro, co poly and mono.

 

 

Mike

[Darren.]

I have been using basically the improved clinch knot....basically run it through the hole twist it 7 or 8 times go through bottom hole and back through the hole I just made....wondering if this is an okay method for 12lb line or if I should be using a different type of knot

If it works, holds up and doesn't slip, it is good! Could also try the Palomar for a simple knot.

[tomustang]

I have been using basically the improved clinch knot....basically run it through the hole twist it 7 or 8 times go through bottom hole and back through the hole I just made....wondering if this is an okay method for 12lb line or if I should be using a different type of knot

Course it is! I use it on all my knots except for braided line, which gets the palomar

[J Francho]

I still use an improved clinch with several baits.  Spinnerbaits and buzzbaits can tied on real quick this way.  The knot holds well with the 10-15 lb. P-Line CXX I use for those baits.

[roadwarrior]

I don't think it makes much difference, you can use any knot or just your favorite knot.

What is important is tying a good knot: If it ain't perfect, it ain't good enough. For the

most part I use a Palomar Knot for single hooks and a Duncan (Pitzen/ 16-20) for

treble hooks. Here's a new knot you might try:

 

Big O Knot 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/110842-new-knot-the-big-o/

 

 

[CC268]

Thanks guys! Just wanted to make sure it was alright

[JMurph24]

I like the berkley trilene knot which is an improved clinch knot only it is doubled around the eye. Also have been using the san diego jam knot I really like this one. I use to only use the palomar knot, but i've broke so many of them on hook sets (my fault tying it to quickly and getting line hot) that i started experimenting. If you do use the palomar knot take your time and lubricate your line well as you must do with any knot. 

[The Rooster]

Speed knot.

Pass the line through the hook eye and pinch the tag end in the middle with one hand while holding the end of the tag with the other hand. The hook or lure should be dangling freely on the loop below if you've left enough line for it (several inches). With the hand pinching the middle of the tag, pull it up along side of the main line so you can now pinch the main line with it, too. Lure is still dangling below and you still have a hold of the end of the tag. Now pull the tag down along side of the loop and swing the lure on its loop around the tag 4 times. This wraps the tag up pretty good and creates a loop at the top where you were pinching it before. Now bring the tag back to the top and through that loop, wet it down with spit, and pull it tight, and then trim the excess tag length left over.

I can tie this knot in 4 - 5 seconds. It is similar to the Eugene knot. Works on mono, fluorocarbon, and co-poly lines that I've tried. Don't know about braid.