Gr8wall Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 well like the topics suggest. in my previous rig (i think i was using like 50lb mono) i just tied a snell knot to the hook. Now that i have a new reel (kvd sig bc) with 50lb power pro braid, what kinda of knot should i use (this rig is for flipping only)? i guess what do you guys use? thanks Quote
KvD Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 the palomar knot is all i use.. from 4lb to 12lb line... http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com Alex Quote
Uncle Leo Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Palomar is the only way to go with braid in my experience. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted June 10, 2008 Super User Posted June 10, 2008 Palomar. Simple and very effective. Quote
BadKarma42 Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Palomar, palomar, palomar. Strong, simple, fast, effective. Quote
Gr8wall Posted June 10, 2008 Author Posted June 10, 2008 yeah i use a palomar knot on my other braid line but i like how when you tie the snell knot upon lifting the rod tip it cause the hook point to pop up like a stinger. i guess im trying to ask if you can tie a snell knot properly with braid and still have it be effective (holding the knot or so). or will it slip. thanks guys. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted June 10, 2008 Super User Posted June 10, 2008 Honestly, if you pull just about any knot tight enough and retie as necessary, you shouldnt have a problem with too many knots. A lot of times there are too many "rules" in fishing. I tie knots with braid that most people wouldnt recommend. I havent had a knot fail yet. I dont forsee "yet" being any time soon either. Quote
basser89 Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 While I haven't used Power Pro, I do use braid when I'm fishing the river. I use Suffix and tie the Palomar knot as well. I have not had any issues with the knot slipping either. Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted June 10, 2008 Super User Posted June 10, 2008 Palomar on everything Quote
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