Zayne Royal Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 hey guys and gals. I have heard a lot of controversy about what knot is the strongest for fishing. Many people I know say the double blood knot, while some say the knotless, and some palomer, and a few that swear by snell. I would say that the palomer knot is the best and strongest. I also like it for its ease of use. I would like some of your opinions on which knot is the best either by strength and ease of use. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 21, 2016 Super User Posted June 21, 2016 Wow, opinions are like...you know what. Everyone has one That said, I use Palomar, Clinch, Uni for securing hooks to line. What is *best* is subjective at best. Quote
Zayne Royal Posted June 21, 2016 Author Posted June 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Darren. said: Wow, opinions are like...you know what. Everyone has one That said, I use Palomar, Clinch, Uni for securing hooks to line. What is *best* is subjective at best. True. And I know! idk why anyone would think the double blood is so strong especially... ive lost many lures to it, and I know I tie it right. but, an opinion is an opinion. 1 Quote
Frogfather Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Floro: I've been using San Diego Jam last few years. I like it because it can be done quickly, less tag getting wasted and I haven't broken a fish off. Stronger? Double SDJ... Braid: SDJ or Palomar. Quote
Zayne Royal Posted June 21, 2016 Author Posted June 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Frogfather said: Floro: I've been using San Diego Jam last few years. I like it because it can be done quickly, less tag getting wasted and I haven't broken a fish off. Stronger? Double SDJ... Braid: SDJ or Palomar. where you from in ohio? I'm in northwest about an hour away from Toledo Quote
Frogfather Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Zayne Royal said: where you from in ohio? I'm in northwest about an hour away from Toledo The 216/Cleveland! Hard to believe I'm going to say this: home of the World Champion Cleveland Cavs...Yup. Grown men were crying over this. 2 Quote
Zayne Royal Posted June 21, 2016 Author Posted June 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Frogfather said: The 216/Cleveland! Hard to believe I'm going to say this: home of the World Champion Cleveland Cavs...Yup. Grown men were crying over this. lol! I was there not long ago, and I was wearing a shirt I got from there today from rays mtb park, ever been to napoleon? Quote
Frogfather Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 I've never been to Napoleon but heard about football team a few years ago, 2012?, playoffs. Gotta represent with the gear! Quote
Zayne Royal Posted June 21, 2016 Author Posted June 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Frogfather said: I've never been to Napoleon but heard about football team a few years ago, 2012?, playoffs. Gotta represent with the gear! yea! have you been to rays?0 Quote
Zayne Royal Posted June 21, 2016 Author Posted June 21, 2016 Just now, Frogfather said: nope. can't say that I have. are you into biking? I think its a great place to let off some stress and give my knees a beating lol Quote
Frogfather Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Zayne Royal said: are you into biking? I think its a great place to let off some stress and give my knees a beating lol Not my cup of tea. Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted June 21, 2016 Super User Posted June 21, 2016 Palomar. And where I can't use that the good ol' Trilene knot handles the rest for me. Quote
Zayne Royal Posted June 21, 2016 Author Posted June 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Frogfather said: Not my cup of tea. you should try it out sometime, my family got into it a few years ago and it is a money waster tho... we all have over 2 grand in bikes. my dad has one for 4 grand. I would say try out rays on one of the rental bikes tho. its how we got into mountain biking. Just now, Jeff H said: Palomar. And where I can't use that the good ol' Trilene knot handles the rest for me. ive never tried the triline, though ive heard a lot about it 1 Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted June 21, 2016 Super User Posted June 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Zayne Royal said: ive never tried the triline, though ive heard a lot about it Clinch knot but twice through the eye. There is a how to vid on Berkleys website I think. I do not use this knot on any of the superlines. Quote
Zayne Royal Posted June 21, 2016 Author Posted June 21, 2016 6 minutes ago, Jeff H said: Clinch knot but twice through the eye. There is a how to vid on Berkleys website I think. I do not use this knot on any of the superlines. ill check it out some time Quote
onetime Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 I use the Improved Clinch for most mono and flouro applications, and Palomar for braid. http://www.berkley-fishing.com/Berkley-ae-knot-tying-videos-instructions-on-how-to-tie-fishing-knots.html Quote
LEWITH Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Fluoro/mono I use a trilene knot and it has never really failed. For braid it's always a palomar. 1 Quote
CenCal fisher Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 11 hours ago, Jeff H said: Palomar. And where I can't use that the good ol' Trilene knot handles the rest for me. This is exactly what I do. I use to use the clinch knot but the trilene takes only a few seconds longer and is stronger than the clinch knot. 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted June 22, 2016 Super User Posted June 22, 2016 I'm down to just five knots for fishing line; covers everything for me: To spool: Arbor - no explanation needed Leader: Alberto - FG might be 'stronger', however, I have zero confidence in tying, ESPECIALLY on the water To hook/lure: Rapala Loop for dog walkers; Palomar for all braid; San Diego Jam for everything else All three are easy to tie and stronger than any test line I'll tying them with 1 Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted June 22, 2016 Super User Posted June 22, 2016 Controversy? or difference of opinion? Call it what you will. but what it comes down to is which knot YOU tie best. Spend a rainy afternoon practicing knots. Tie several different knots, then break them all. See which ones you tie best, and use them. You really want to get better at this? Spend another rainy afternoon practicing using 2lb test line.If you can tie a good knot in that, you can tie a good knot with any line. 2 Quote
Oklahoma Mike Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Depends on the type of line or sometimes the bait/hook I'm tying, but the knots I use are: Palomar, improved clinch, SDJ, snell, rapala. For tying leaders I always use the Alberto. 1 Quote
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