Strongest Knot For Fishing?

[Squirmin Wormin]

We've been doing into fishing for some time now. We also have many knots we like to use,but is there a way of knowing which knot is stronger than say other knots? and if so how ? I know they have a way of measuring lb test lines and such. but was just curious about knots and do you think it matters and effects your fishing? I don't know for certain ,but believe it does matter. I've always used a polomar knot for a good 20yrs now, and found it doesn't break at the knot where it is tied. There's alot of knots to go with and like the polomar knot to be my choice. what's your op?

[WRB]

Try looking up fishing knot strength on the internet.

Line type, your knot tying skills all play important factors in knot strength.

Tom

[buzzed bait]

dont know about strongest knot....  that's a subjective term i think given the variables Tom mentioned.

i myself use a palomar knot nearly all the time....

[Catch and Grease]

I prefer the San Diego jam but I still use the Palomar and improved clinch sometimes... That's for line to lure.

[EmersonFish]

There are different knots for different line types, presentations, etc.; but as WRB implied, the most overlooked aspect of knot strength is the ability of the person to consistently tie it correctly.

There are things all over the internet where knots are tested against each other, but even those have their issues. Some knots may be better with heavier lines than light lines; some knots may be better at absorbing shock where a break test uses a steady pull; and on and on. The bottom line is, it's too complicated to really pin down a best knot, and there are plenty of good knots for every situation; so use an appropriate knot for the situation that you are confident you can tie well.

I know that's not the fun answer. I don't have a fun answer. Sorry.

[F14A-B]

Palomar, improved clinch, Berkley use to have a segment called Knot Wars, they tied and compared different knots, maybe you can google it, idk....

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Its the knottie not the knot.

[John G]

Uni

[tomustang]

It's not the knot that counts, it's how you tie it!

[EmersonFish]

Not to belabor a point, but just remember that there are certain knots, regardless of how well of tie them, that don't work as well with braid. The Palomar knot you tie, Squirmin Wormin, is a fine line to lure knot with braid; and if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It can be a pain in the neck with larger baits, as you know, but it works.

[Catch and Grease]

Not to belabor a point, but just remember that there are certain knots, regardless of how well of tie them, that don't work as well with braid. The Palomar knot you tie, Squirmin Wormin, is a fine line to lure knot with braid; and if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It can be a pain in the neck with larger baits, as you know, but it works.

Same goes with FC... Some knots can be a pain with flouro

[J Francho]

Double Windsor.

[EmersonFish]

Same goes with FC... Some knots can be a pain with flouro

True. FC is finicky. A lot of knots will work, but even with those, you have to be a lot more careful tying them than you would with "mono."

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Double Windsor.

Except on Casual Friday

[rippin-lips]

I love the Palomar for braided line. On thin braid I do a double Palomar. Fluoro I've been using the uni knot. Amounts of wraps depends on line diameter. I like the bit of cushion it provides for the weight hitting it.

[Mike L]

Any knot you use will become stronger by doubleing the line through the eye.

That's one of the reasons the palomar is one of the most popular knot's used for tying braid.

IMHO The double SDJ is absolutely the strongest knot you can tie when useing floro.

Keeping in mind what has already been said...If any knot is not tied correctly, you need to learn that first.

Mike

[WIGuide]

I tie the Palomar for virtually everything. It hasn't let me down so I don't see a reason to switch. Another knot that's very strong is the Jimmy Houston knot. It's advertised as a true 100% knot where 100% of the time the line will break before the knot.

[hatrix]

Double Windsor.

A very underrated knot.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Not the knot its the knottie