got away

[jbomar3771]

i went out to practice flippin and pitchin and on the first pitch i hooked about a 7 or 8lb bass. he ran with it and pulled out the drag and the next thing i knew he was gone. he broke my line at the knot. if i leave a lure tied on fore several trips out will that cause the knot to be brittle? should i retie every time i go out because it shouldnt have broke the line while the drag was going out? needless to say i wanted to cry

[Deuceu72]

You ALWAYS need to be checking your line for this very reason.........I tie new knots EVERY time I fish and usually retie several times on the water..........The line is your most important link to the fish..............When in doubt............RETIE!  ;D

[NEBassMan]

I agree.  If you leave a bait on between trips, always retie before you throw it out there.  you never know what happened to the line or knot while you were intransit from lake to home or otherwise.

Jason

[TopDog]

I agree with what they said.  I always also check it after each fish I catch.

[Alpster]

At the end of every fishing day, I cut off all baits, back off the drag on all reels and remove them from the rods. This helps me to always, tighten the reel seat, re-tie the bait and reset the drag. JMHO

Ronnie

[roadwarrior]

At the end of every fishing day, I cut off all baits, back off the drag on all reels and remove them from the rods. This helps me to always, tighten the reel seat, re-tie the bait and reset the drag. JMHO

Ronnie

Yes, I agree 100%. I do this, too...100% of the time. But...

I also fish Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #6 on spinning tackle and #12 on baitcasting equipment. I have NEVER been broken off by a fish using this line! You don't have to use my line, but choose some line that will NOT break, there are many. There is NO REASON to EVER be broken off by a fish.

[Catt]

That would be a big 10-4  

Not only is your line your most important link to the fishit is the only link

[bass109]

should i retie every time i go out because it shouldnt have broke the line while the drag was going out? after every few fish, it gets hard at times because your having too much fun. : Same thing happen to me before, with a big fish.

[craigaria]

Sometimes I may re tie my line 25 times or more in one fishing trip. I check the line every few casts when fishing in heavy cover, and after every fish caught. It is easy to see the smallest of damage to the line. I just strip off the bad spot, re tie and I'm good to go. It is better to be safe than sorry...

[jbomar3771]

i was using trilene xl 14lb test. that is the second time that  happened to me in the last few months. the last time it happened ,i set the hook and it broke at the knot and the fish was only about 3 lbs. i watched him jump out of the water about 3 times shaking the jig out of his mouth. i use the trilene knot. i will be ckecking my line all the time from now on.

[Rebbasser]

Try the Palomar.  Never had one fail, but have had the Trilene knot fail.  Not very often, though.  I still use it.

[T-rig]

You are probably not tying you knot properly. Lubricate it before tightening.

[bass109]

was using trilene xl 14lb test. that is the second time that happened to me in the last few months. the last time it happened ,i set the hook and it broke at the knot and the fish was only about 3 lbs

same thing happen to me, but with berkley vanish 15lb test and broke on a 6lb largemouth also 3-4lbers.

[Johanv]

That has happened to me as well and ever since that trip after every 4 or 5 fish depending on the line I cut of about 15cm and retie

[spiritgide]

Most fishermen understands the frustration and the problem.  The why is easy to understand if you think about it. The last few inches of line takes a lot of abuse, dragging over fish jaws, rock edges, snags, the tip guide and so on. Each such contact wears the line a little, and things that grab the line momentarily (like wrapping around a branch) puts extra strain on the knot as well.  The knot is the weakest point anyway.  

I usually cut back and re-tie after a catch, or after any unusual snag that might hurt the line.  I occasionally slide my fingers down that last foot of line, too-  and if I feel any roughness or evidence of damage, I cut back and re-tie.  Whenever you re-tie, remove at least a few inches of line, more if damage is evident or probable.  

[MALTESE FALCON]

I re-tie often, and I'm constantly checking my line for nicks. When I re-tie, I always moisten the knot before i cinch it down.

Falcon

[RI_Bass_Guy]

I re-tie when I get to the water, after ever fish caught and I constantly check it...

I have lost some nice fish and have learned the hard way..re-tie....re-tie

[Siebert Outdoors]

I check the first 10 ft or so of line for wear then tie on my lures before fishing.  Thats the portion that gets the most wear.  

I dont retie after every fish but I do check the knot and line for wear.

After every 10-20 casts I run my fingers down about 2 ft of line and check it for wear.

I pitch alot so when the lure is on the way back to me I grab the line and run my fingers down to the lure.  If I dont feel any wear I pitch it back out.  Its fast and works great.

[RI_Bass_Guy]

Where the line is tied to a jig or thru T-rig weight I think is the weakest link. The line going thru the eyelet or weight will hit rocks and wood and running your fingers on the line will never tell you if that area has been damaged in anyway.

[logger]

Sorry man must have been a dandy fish. I'll echo everyone here that says re-tie a lot. Also check the line for any nicks from cover or toothy fish.  I learned that lesson the hard way too.

[sirmo]

use braided line and never break a fish off again.  Thats what I do.

[jbomar3771]

thanks guys, went out today for about an hour , i was flippin in real thick cover , dropping it down anywhere it would break through the matt . i landed a 7lb and a 5lb and didnt break my line. it was a real confidence booster    

[uiubassmaster]

I also fish Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #6 on spinning tackle and #12 on baitcasting equipment. I have NEVER been broken off by a fish using this line! You don't have to use my line, but choose some line that will NOT break, there are many. There is NO REASON to EVER be broken off by a fish.

after hearing roadworrior talk up yo zuri hybrid i had to go out and try it for myself and I love it! its extremely strong and smooth, has low memory and retains its shape and resilliance.  I have yet to have been broken off from a fish and I too use 12 lb. on my baitcasters for cranking and spinnerbaits.  If you are in question at all of whether to try it or not, I would say to try it, you wont be dissappointed.