6pointbuck2003 Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 what does every one use for braid? i had some knots come undone on me today and lost 3 bass jugs because of it :'( Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted April 9, 2009 Super User Posted April 9, 2009 When I'm rigging at home, I use the Fish N Fool knot. On the water, the Palomar, it's quicker and easier for my fumble fingers to tie. I make a plenty big loop when a jig needs to be retied. Otherwise, the strands of the skirt seem to come alive and dart into the loop. Quote
andamtoft Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 x3 on the palomar quick, easy, and most importantly strong Quote
smallie.huntin Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Also, I haven't tried it myself but I read in a few different places about people melting the tag end of the line just a little with a lighter. It stops the ability of the knot slip. Just a thought. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted April 9, 2009 Super User Posted April 9, 2009 Also, I haven't tried it myself but I read in a few different places about people melting the tag end of the line just a little with a lighter. It stops the ability of the knot slip. Just a thought. I've mentioned that numerous times on this forum, I always do it. Simple cinch knot, singe the ends(some put a dab of super glue as well). holds like a moray eel. For lures, simply loopknot, again no problems. Quote
mrlitetackle Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 tying the braid directly to the lure, etc.... i stick with what seems to be the consensus here...palomer.....although i have never tried the whole burning aspect of the tag end. I have never had the palomer fail, so why fix it if it ain't ... well you get the point. Quote
Fish Chris Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 The Palomar is a great knot, which I use often... But it's not for everything. I also use an improved clinch, and a bloodknot (for joining my mono leader to my braided mainline). I NEVER have problems with my knots slipping, or failing. Lord knows I tie "plenty" of poor knots..... But what I'm REALLY good at it, is recognizing a poor knot when I tie one. If it takes 3 or 4 tries for me to get one that cinches easily, completely, and looks clean and symetrical when finished, that's fine. But I won't ever let a poor knot meet the water. Oh... I do occasionally use a drop of superglue on the tag end of my braid, and the knot itself, but that's just for peace of mind. They never slip anyway. Peace, Fish Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted April 10, 2009 Super User Posted April 10, 2009 Yeah, the problem is slippage. Braid is just so slick. -Palomar. Quote
6pointbuck2003 Posted April 10, 2009 Author Posted April 10, 2009 i hear about super glue. does the left over smell scare them away? Quote
tennwalkinghorse Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Palomar and the Fishing n Fool Knot Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted April 10, 2009 Super User Posted April 10, 2009 I use the Uni-Knot for all connections except when using a Tx rig with a sliding sinker, then I use the Palomar. Quote
-nick- Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Palomer as well! Seems like everything else will fail especially when you birds nest and the bait stops mid air. Palomer stops that problem! Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted April 10, 2009 Super User Posted April 10, 2009 i hear about super glue. does the left over smell scare them away? No. If you're worried though, put some scent on. X 10 on the Palomar for braid. Quote
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