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Not being stupid or anything but what kind of knot were you using?aznkidang;4393181; said:Anyone can show me how to tie a hook since I lost 2 of the biggest catch todayI Gotten 3-5lb Catfish and a 4 inch bullgill
Thank for your time
Cookie*420;4393195; said:
That's the knot I use
Chrisplosion;4393260; said:
Just got back to school in Iowa got my license 2 days after been fishing about 4 times!
You have to get out to the water your missing out!Palomar knot is very famous for it's great and quick knot. But there are better and stronger knots out there.
BIG_ONE;4393707; said:
Often with a palomar knot, the line will break before the knot...I'm not sure how much stronger than that you can get? And even if you could, why would you need a knot stronger than your main line?
I use the Palomar from 2lb mono to 100lb braid. It's easy, fast and can do it in the dark with no problems. The loop is easily adjusted for longer lures. I remember it used to be the strongest freshwater knot and second in salt but since then so many different types of knots have came out, not sure what it is but whatever it is, I cant recall it ever failing me. I remember watching Bill Dance or Hank Parker testing lines way back when, the palomar knot was the strongest, some knots came un-done, cut into themseleves, etc. I know a lot people tie the other knots just to be cool because they are more complicated but in the end, if the fish is in your hands, thats all that really matters. Now the palomar is not a 100% universal knot, I mean it is but say with like some lures, they wont swim correctly unless the lure is free from the knot, this is when the Rapala knot comes to play. More complicated but the lure is free and not bound at the knot.
Some knots dont work well with braid either, they tend to slip out but the palomar does work for me.
A lot of people tend to pull the main line when making a palomar which is a big no no. When you do this is weekens the line, flattens it and makes it look curly. Always always always pull the tag end and leave just a bit of tag at the end of the knot just in case you didnt pull it tight and so you have extra line so when you are fighting fish or snagged as it get tighter it can use some of that tag.
Some knots dont work well with braid either, they tend to slip out but the palomar does work for me.
A lot of people tend to pull the main line when making a palomar which is a big no no. When you do this is weekens the line, flattens it and makes it look curly. Always always always pull the tag end and leave just a bit of tag at the end of the knot just in case you didnt pull it tight and so you have extra line so when you are fighting fish or snagged as it get tighter it can use some of that tag.
LOL um judt reg tied up one...got mad then posted hereKINGZ28HAWK;4393467; said:Not being stupid or anything but what kind of knot were you using?
That's the knot I use
Just got back to school in Iowa got my license 2 days after been fishing about 4 times!
fishtex;4393233; said:
Yup! A palomar is incredibly easily to tie, remember, and is a very strong knot.
Knot sticky at top of the fishing section >>> http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45902
