Sherlock 60 Posted January 9, 2010 Posted January 9, 2010 I'm going to try 12# fluorocarbon line for deep cranks this year. What knot do you recommend? Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 9, 2010 Posted January 9, 2010 I like the Palomar knot in general for terinal tackle. Be careful passing the trebels through the loop though. There are several good knot articles and diagrams on the site. Quote
Hot Rod Posted January 9, 2010 Posted January 9, 2010 I use a uni-knot for all my floro including cranks. As I have had bad results with a palomar on floro but I use the palomar on other line types. Make sure that you lubricate the knot well with water or saliva before you tighten it regardless of what knot you use! Quote
bmadd Posted January 9, 2010 Posted January 9, 2010 I use a palomar with my 12lb fluoro. As long as you moisten the knot before tightening I have had no problems. Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 9, 2010 Super User Posted January 9, 2010 I started to use a Fast Lock Bass Snap for crankbaits as it is easier to change them when fishing and to tie the snaps on the line using a Palomar knot. Try this technique this year and I think you will like it. I have been known to do the same with spinnerbaits. There is a simple method to use to be able to use a snap on a spinner bait. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted January 9, 2010 Super User Posted January 9, 2010 16/20 for all lines Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted January 9, 2010 Super User Posted January 9, 2010 Palomar on 12lb Trilene 100% fluro.. Quote
Bronzefly Posted January 9, 2010 Posted January 9, 2010 I've read more than once that the palomar is not reccomended for FC lines, but I've had no problems at all and I use FC quite a bit. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted January 9, 2010 Super User Posted January 9, 2010 It's very important to moisten the line first, or the line can burn itself when chincing up the knot, in regards to the palomar. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 9, 2010 Super User Posted January 9, 2010 Sixteen-Twenty Knot http://206.210.94.83/collaterals/pdf/fhf_knot_sixteen_twenty.pdf 8-) Quote
The Rooster Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I read to use the Eugene knot and I did this all last year and never had a knot failure at all. Was very impressed with how well it tied tightly without slipping. Quote
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