04-17-2011, 06:54 PM | #1 |
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More Knot Wars
The lure was just too strong I couldn't resist the temptation to tie a knot. -After checking out the scores (97 lb.) at the time - I tie a fishable SD style knot that broke at 99 lbs. for a high score. Then I immediately tied another variation of the SD style knot for a 100.5 lb. It remained that way all day until JL from Squidco tied a monster knot that broke at 102 lb. Another guy tied a 100.5 lb. and one more guy was able to score a 102 lbs. So the four of us were in the finals. ------------------------------------------------------ 2:30 was the cut off and we each had to come back and tie our best knot. I guess they wanted to have the finalists tie their knots with line from the same section of the spool, as the line strength and diameter will vary throughout the spool. -The first guy ties a 71 lbs. and it snaps in his knot. -I tie my knot which breaks at 90.0 lbs., but it snaps in the Izorline not my knot. -JL from Squidco had some difficulties and his knot broke at 26 lbs. (sometimes shit happens) -Then the final guy ties his knot which broke at 90.5 lbs. inside his knot. SOB - I felt a little ripped off that the Izorline broke and not my knot, but thats how it goes sometimes. So I get 2nd. Place and a Friends of Rollo T-Shirt. The Winner gets a free trip on a 1 1/2 Day Boat. Heres a pic of my knot, notice the 3 tag ends on the left side and the 1" piece of mainline where it broke. Still not bad for 60 lb. test line.
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04-17-2011, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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Congrats on that!!
Next time I see you on the water don't be surprised if I paddle over and ask you to tie on my Irons Jim |
04-17-2011, 08:45 PM | #3 |
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Nice! I was listening to Lets Talk Hook Up today and the guy who landed that 400 lb tuna also used a SD Knot.... Gotta look that one up.
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04-17-2011, 09:31 PM | #4 |
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Damn izor line!!!!!!!! Billy, that's a good lookin' knot which boat was the 1st prize for? Btw did you check out the phenix booth and see those 1007 blanks, they were a prototype they looked nice.
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04-17-2011, 11:21 PM | #5 |
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At least you know you can win next year! 90lbs is a pretty impressive knot with 60# line, it'll give you more confidence for when you're out on the water :P
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04-18-2011, 12:04 PM | #6 |
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Thanks Jim, its an addicting fishing sub-sport.
tunaseeker - everyone should use a SD, Uni, or Irwin in some form or another IMO. They don't break easily, even when tied in the single line configuration and can remain small enough to draw a bite from picky fish. Kev - thats a special SD, not your average double SD. Its hard to tell in the pic, but there is a secret hot sauce in there and its lubricated with Porter before the draw. -I don't remember which boat it was, but I had already said I would donate it back to The Izor guys for more Rollo's benefit. I need some good karma right now - my fishing arm is out of service for awhile. swank - I might have a chance of winning, but there are additional factors to consider in line variation and diameter throughout the spool. -Technique is definitely the #1 factor, you have to tie these knots with great care. Line strength will vary throughout the spool, so you need some luck too.
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