Different lines need different knots

[Cdw332]

Decided to try some braided line because, well ,that's all I had at the time.  What kind of knot should I use to set up a Texas rig?

Edited November 18, 2016 by Cdw332
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[WIGuide]

I use a palomar for virtually everything. I haven't found a line it doesn't work well with yet as long as you tie it correctly. 

[Mr Swim Jig]

Palomar here as well.

[Montanaro]

Never ever had an issue with the san diego jam tied properly which isnt hard

[riverbasser]

Another vote for Palomar knot but for some of the mono rigs and treble baits I have started experimenting with the fishnfool knot. It seems to work pretty well and is suppose to be one of the strongest.

[Team9nine]

Palomar for every line type here, too...

-T9

[roadwarrior]

Try tying a variety of knots to find one you like.

Just remember this: "If it ain't perfect, it ain't good enough".

 

[smr913]

Palomar with braid and San Diego Jam with fluorocarbon. 

[IndianaFinesse]

As everyone else said, I use a palomer knot for everything.  The only thing I do different with straight braid is wrap the braid around the eye twice before starting the knot, don't know if it helps or not but I figured it might help prevent slippage. 

[new2BC4bass]

The Uni Knot for everything.

[bigfruits]

as long as the bait isnt long and covered in hooks, a palomar knot for braid  and mono/hybrid and a carefully tied palomar knot for FC.

 

[Mike L]

On 11/18/2016 at 4:07 PM, smr913 said:

Palomar with braid and San Diego Jam with fluorocarbon. 

Ditto 

 

Mike 

[Jig Man]

I use the Pitzen (16/20) for every type of line.  It is quick and I can tie it in the winter with my gloves on in just a few seconds.

[Choporoz]

Palomar with braid/Gliss;  San Diego Jam for all others. 

[BassinLou]

I tie the same knot on all of my lines except for when I pitch and punch, then I switch over to the snell knot. 

[soflabasser]

On 11/18/2016 at 0:40 PM, Cdw332 said:

Decided to try some braided line because, well ,that's all I had at the time.  What kind of knot should I use to set up a Texas rig?

Your going to get many different answers since there are many knots you can use for a Texas rig.I use the uni knot and I have never had the knot slip on any of the big bass I have caught. 

On 11/18/2016 at 7:35 PM, new2BC4bass said:

The Uni Knot for everything.

Also the uni to uni knot for braid to mono connections. 

[NHBull]

The Palomar is an easy knot to tie, but more difficult to tie correctly.....

While many anglers love it, but those that make their living fishing, shy away

If I had to go with one knot it would be the improved uni

[Steveo-1969]

I use the Trilene knot for every line type (braid, fluoro, mono) and have no issues.

[J Francho]

A Palomar and Uni knot are reliable on all types of line, if well tied.

[Bluebasser86]

On 11/18/2016 at 3:07 PM, smr913 said:

Palomar with braid and San Diego Jam with fluorocarbon. 

Yup.

Palomar for mono and copolymer too. I tie the SDJ with my big baits because it takes a ton of line to tie a palomar around a big swimbait. 

[hatrix]

San Diego jam or a uni. Neither are actual knots but are slips.