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Old 03-24-2011, 11:11 PM   #1
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Fred Hall Knot Contest - Tie one on !

At the Izorline Booth.
The proceeds go to the legal fund for Fighting the MLPA Lawsuit !
$5.00 to enter in the contest - tie your best knot and have a go at it.

I spent some time at their booth today tying knots. I tied a few cow knots that broke above the line test, so I was happy about that.

I also saw a few knots tied with 60 lb. test that broke over 100 lbs.
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Old 03-24-2011, 11:56 PM   #2
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what booth #??
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Old 03-25-2011, 09:09 AM   #3
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The Izorline Booth is in the last building - in the 2nd row from the right as you pass through the doors.
I don't know the number of the booth.

Look for Wendy Tochihara she is working the booth.
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Old 03-25-2011, 09:23 AM   #4
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That's really cool. I always wondered how well I'm doing with my knots. The only test I can make is when I snag on rocks or kelp and then spend the next 5-10 minutes pulling up the line without flipping over and either I get my tackle back in one piece, or the line breaks. But after pulling so fricken hard, I can't help thinking that my knot is holding up.
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Bump.

went by there yesterday and tried a couple knots, mine broke at 99.5# on 60lb!! that put me in the lead for a bit and i was stoked, but somebody came through and it broke at 102. # had visions of fishing that new calstar haha!

im going back on sunday and will try a couple more, its a fun way to give and support the mlpa fund and some needy kids!!
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Old 03-26-2011, 10:15 AM   #6
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Its very addicting isn't it .. ? lol

The knots I tied were the real world knots I use while fishing. I was happy to see them break a good amount above that 60 lb. test.

The ring used on the machine is always going to break our knots sooner than what would happen if they were tied to a smaller diameter hook ring.
-So it takes a special application more suited to the ring diameter.

- which I'm sure you know if you tied a 99+
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A few things that work.
-Draw the knot the shortest distance possible.
-Don't cinch the knot down like a gorilla - draw it uniform and let the machine do the serious tightening.
-Tie it wet if you can. This is a little tricky, but it helps.
-Double all the knots.

and lastly don't yank on the tag end hard, draw it uniform, but not seated too tight. This step can and will damage a critical part of the working line.

Good Luck
see you there.
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