PondHunter Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 What's the best knot to use with 1 and 2 lb test lines? I have been trying to use a Uni-Knot, and it just makes too much friction and breaks in tying it. Would the Polomar be better? Thanks for any replies! Quote
Turkey sandwich Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 On tiny pieces of tippet, I'll use a clinch/improved or a loop for really finicky trout. Outside of fly tippet for spooky trout, I don't think I ever use anything that fine. Quote
Preytorien Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 I have some very fine braid I use for river finesse fishing, and I use a San Diego Jam knot, with at least 7 wraps. If I'm feeling particularly lacking in confident, I'll use a double SDJ knot. Quote
RichF Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 I've always used a palomar with fireline. Worked great for me. Quote
blckshirt98 Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 I always use a palomar, but make sure to lube the line and be extra careful when clinching the knot to avoid line burn (mono and fluoro). Quote
PondHunter Posted June 16, 2016 Author Posted June 16, 2016 Thanks guys! I will try those and see which one I like best. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 16, 2016 Super User Posted June 16, 2016 22 hours ago, PondHunter said: What's the best knot to use with 1 and 2 lb test lines? I have been trying to use a Uni-Knot, and it just makes too much friction and breaks in tying it. Would the Polomar be better? Thanks for any replies! Are you using plenty of lubrication (spit) when you tighten the knot? That is often the critical piece as no lube=high friction=heat=weakness. Quote
RichF Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 ooops. Thought the title said fireline. I withdraw my vote for the palomar. Quote
dsqui Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 i actually started using the trilene knot this winter for ice fishing (1lb line) and it has carried over to my summer fishing but i only twist it 4 times instead of 6 1 Quote
BrianSnat Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 I use an improved clinch, or a Duncan loop for very thin line. Quote
PondHunter Posted June 16, 2016 Author Posted June 16, 2016 20 hours ago, Darren. said: Are you using plenty of lubrication (spit) when you tighten the knot? That is often the critical piece as no lube=high friction=heat=weakness. Yeah, I use plenty of spit, but it doesn't seem to help. I will try the other knots that have been mentioned. Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted June 17, 2016 Super User Posted June 17, 2016 Trilene knot with nylon or fluoro Palomar with PE oe Quote
crypt Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 palomar,with spit………..tie it really slow.again, with spit. Quote
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