San Diego Jam knot

[gbassman519]

Is this knot just for braid? looks to be hard to tie useing mono or floro.

[Mike L]

It’s the only knot I use for fluorocarbon which is the only line I use except for 2 presentations. 
 

 

 

 

Mike 

[A-Jay]

14 minutes ago, Mike L said:

It’s the only knot I use for fluorocarbon which is the only line I use except for 2 presentations. 

Mike 

Me Too.

A-Jay

[NHBull]

Me three

[Choporoz]

+1

[BoatSquirrel]

Yup.

Its actually quite easy to tie.

[gbassman519]

Thanks  for  replys , i will try  to  use  it. just  that  rapping around that gets  me  lol  line  hard to  feel

 

[WRB]

What lures are you trying to tie SDJ onto?

Tom

[NHBull]

20 minutes ago, gbassman519 said:

Thanks  for  replys , i will try  to  use  it. just  that  rapping around that gets  me  lol  line  hard to  feel

 

Putting a clothes pin over the eye adds weight and helps keep the bottom loop open.....I do this when I don’t have my glasses

[Choporoz]

When I decided to learn any number of knots, I just grab some line while sitting in front of the TV in the evening. After an hour, I can do it the next day with my eyes closed.  For SDJ, I keep each middle finger in the top and bottom loops, and do the twists with the other fingers and thumbs.  Pretty easy after just a little practice. 

[jbsoonerfan]

I'm working on this knot, since @roadwarrior called my knot ugly and hurt my feelings, I have to try something different.  

 

Does anyone go through the eye and make a loop and go back through it? Just trying it and I like the idea of the line being doubled up.

[Hammer 4]

For me, the SD knot works good on all types of line. Nowadays due to the meds I have to take, one side affect is my hands tend to shake like crazy, so a knot like the cinch or uni is much easier for me to tie, I just have to check them more often.

[bueller]

New to the site but not new to fishing. I've been using the SDJ offshore for tuna and other pelagics for years and it has never failed me. I find it easiest to tie if I hook the lure to something. When I bring the line back up to make the top loop, I hold the main line and the loop with my thumb and index finger and since the lure is secured I have a free hand and three fingers on the other to wrap the knot. Hard to explain in words but with this method I can tie it in about 10 or 12 seconds.

[gbassman519]

FRY , i like that idea ! that sounds easy for  me to  do sence hands don't work too good tieing knots.  i will be useing crankbaits, spinners, worms.i want to use this knot because i read that it is twice as strong as the palomar knot. thanks for all the responces.

[bunz559]

You can definitely use it for other line types. I usually use the double SD knot for my larger swimbaits. 

[Jig Man]

I use a knot that is similar to the San Diego Jam.  It is the Pitzen.  It is easy and quick.  I use it with all lines.  I even tie it with gloves on in the winter.

[roadwarrior]

[waymont]

Hi SD Jam knot fans! I have never tied this knot, and fished it. Sitting on my couch, I find it quite easy to to tie.

My question is how many wraps around the two lines do you guys suggest with fluoro?

I use fluoro from 8lb-20lb line. I haven't been able to get out and fish for 10 days to be able to try it out.

Thx.

[Choporoz]

I use six wraps with most lines, but I admit I've only used 5 with 12 and 15 pound without issue.

[Big Swimbait]

After I make my top loop I pinch it, grab the tag end and just spin the bait around 6 times. Go thru the bottom loop and back out the top loop the same way the main line goes in. Quick and easy.

 

[GreenPig]

6 turns with lines under 20 lb mono diameter.  5 turns for heavier lines

[Mike L]

12#- 6 turns

14# - 5 turns

20# - 4 turns

 

 

 

 

Mike

[NHBull]

I too love this know, but also find Shaw’s knot even easier.

 

[Jig Man]

27 minutes ago, NHBull said:

I too love this know, but also find Shaw’s knot even easier.

 

That is a Pitzen just doubling the line.  I don't double the line.  I do 5 wraps no matter the line type or size.  The difference between the SD Jam and Pitzen is the loop at the bait, Jam go through Pitzen don’t go through.

[roadwarrior]

Too ugly.

My primary knot, especially for treble hook lures is the Pitzen...And it's pretty!