Losing Irons to the kelp!

[Phatford]

Originally Posted by CalicoCody

X2 on the straight 40lb mono for jigs. I have had weird experiences with the Palomar knot breaking before... and since then, I have stuck with the standard San Diego jam knot, or even a Double San Diego jam (ties the same way as the single, just double the line thru the eye/ring).

The trick to the Palomar Knot is to make sure you tie it correctly... Not saying you didn't but a lot of people just go through the motions and don't make sure the LOOP is above the Knot. It will cut a 97% knot down to like 20% if tied wrong.