Sufix Advance Knot test results - 10lb rating - F&F/Improved Uni better than SDJ

[txchaser]

I was having breakoffs on 10lb Sufix advance, but never on the 12lb. Even on stuff like a light t-rig where I'm definitely not trying to hammer a big hook in. Frustrating because I loved everything else about the line - mostly that it sinks, it isn't stretchy, and it behaves well on a baitcaster. 

 

They are both sized big like big game, so the 10lb is probably 12+ lb diameter. I recalled something about them setting the test rating at the break strength tied with a uni knot. I have been using the san diego jam for some time now on almost everything, and getting great results, but I thought hey why not, might as well try it. I used the improved (two turns through the eye) version.

 

Identical 3/0 hyabusa hooks used on both ends. Hooks rotated across knots to ensure there wasn't a problem in a hook eye. 

Pressure applied quickly like a hookset. 

 

Test 1 - SDJ vs Improved Uni - winner was improved uni, broke at the SDJ knot

Test 2 - SDJ vs Improved Uni - winner was improved uni, broke at the SDJ knot

Test 3 - SDJ vs Improved Uni - winner was improved uni, broke at the SDJ knot

Wow! Ok, lets try a double SDJ and see if that helps.

 

Test 4 - Double SDJ vs Improved Uni - winner was uni, broke at the Double SDJ knot

Test 5 - Double SDJ vs Improved Uni - winner was uni, broke at the Double SDJ knot

Test 6 - Double SDJ vs Improved Uni - winner was uni, broke at the Double SDJ knot

Perceived effort to break was higher with the Double SDJ.

 

I'm not going to try to explain why it worked, but if you are using Sufix Advance, you might try a couple of other knots vs whatever your standard is. 

 

EDIT: I decided to go dig around and see what HMPE really is. Sufix makes a big deal about it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-molecular-weight_polyethylene

Same stuff as dyneema/spectra apparently.

 

[dodgeguy]

I use 8 lb with a single Palomar and it never breaks off. Sufix stated that it was dynemma particles. I absolutely love this line.

[PhishLI]

I've caught a ton on the 10 lb using the Improved Clinch (6 wraps). I've had just one break off that was totally my fault trying to jack a fish over a branch which was really dumb. IC vs IU challenge?

[waymont]

What's the improved uni knot?

[OnthePotomac]

I have only used the 14lb with a uni on the hook and so far never a problem.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

  On 7/18/2020 at 10:44 AM, waymont said:

What's the improved uni knot?

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