06-06-2011, 08:20 AM | #1 |
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knots...3 Best
So i was kinda of curious to hear what your 3 best knots are... I have a few down my-self but hear different things from different people. and some of you do it so fast I get lost.... Cheers.. T aka...Travis...aka...Tugboat |
06-06-2011, 08:41 AM | #2 |
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improved clinch knot, palomar and uni to uni knots cover about all my needs
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06-06-2011, 08:45 AM | #3 |
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knots
check out animatedknots.com you can see them step by step.
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06-06-2011, 08:59 AM | #4 |
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San Diego, Double San Diego, and Baldy
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06-06-2011, 09:03 AM | #5 |
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Palomar for hooks.Double san diego for jigs or lures.Uni to Uni for line to line.
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06-06-2011, 09:42 AM | #6 |
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06-06-2011, 09:43 AM | #7 |
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Sorry, I can't keep it at 3. I use
Baldy for hooks and palstics. San Diego for Irons Spider hitch or surgeons loop for dropper looping Uni to uni for conecting spec to mono/fluoro Seaguar knot to connect fluoro to mono. These work for me. Mike |
06-06-2011, 10:13 AM | #8 |
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The Best Knot
- is a knot that has been properly lubricated first - then drawn carefully and not too far along its main line. If you apply this any of your favorite knots they will test better. ---------------------------------------- San Diego or Irwin for hooks, swivels, or irons. Inshore connection for Spectra to Mono... Albright, or Uni to Uni. or San Diego-Swivel-San Diego Offshore Bimini Twist to Albright Special for connecting Spectra to Mono. or Cat's Paw for loop to loop.
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06-06-2011, 10:21 AM | #9 |
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Didnt think about Dropper loops and stuff on my list. for rockfish and bass I just tie a standard DL, for larger fish a Rose Knot is my choice.
I also go Seaguar for mono/fluoro connections. Spectra to mono I almost always have a Dacron loop but in a pinch will go with a Uni to Uni. |
06-06-2011, 10:34 AM | #10 |
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Perfect...
I got the Double Uni ...line to line down .... the SD knots are new to me.... thanks all for the help.... just don't wana lose "That One" even though its a good laugh win i would watch a jig fly of into the sunset... got a bit of rope, gona spend some time working.... also....looking to go out wed.... and check out the june issue of SD magazine, there is a good article on MPA, bait, and LJ.... |
06-06-2011, 12:11 PM | #11 |
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Multiple knots?? I just use a Uni-Knot for everything because I can cinch it tight or make a loop... but most importantly I can tie one in the dark, just by feel... and yes, I do lube before I cinch.
Someone tell me if I'm just being naive. Maybe I'm just lucky that I haven't experienced any knot failures?? I've had line snag/cuts, but not knot failures. |
06-06-2011, 01:29 PM | #12 |
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http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos...-fishing-knots
found this article from fieldandstream while looking up on how to tie the suggested knots from this forum. it list the 5 strongest fishing knots. it maybe a good read for us who don't have a favorite knot. |
06-06-2011, 02:01 PM | #13 |
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nice Field and Stream Article.... really helped out allot..
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06-06-2011, 02:08 PM | #14 |
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just curious why noone has stated the Tony Pena as a a knot they use for attaching braid to mono/fluoro?? Noticed it was pretty commonly used in a similar topic recently discussed on BD. I am pretty new to the whole use of braid but started tying the Tony Pena as my connector knot. Havent really gotten to put it to use on anything but a few small calicos but seems good.
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06-06-2011, 09:22 PM | #15 | |
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Quote:
- You can tie it well - so keep on using it. It can be tied in lines up to 200 lbs, and it is one of the knots used on long range boats while fishing cow tuna. ---------------------------------
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I do use a drooper loop knot when fishing weighted, but for hook to line, uni, never had a knot fail. Even use it for fishing light line, surf fishing, and have no fails.
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06-07-2011, 02:37 AM | #17 |
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Albright Special - Spectra to Mono/Flouro
Perfection Loop - When fishing with live bait. Dropper Loop - Fishing live bait at the bottom
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06-07-2011, 03:56 AM | #18 |
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Tony Pena knot
Double San Diego Spider Hitch |
06-07-2011, 07:15 AM | #19 | |
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Forgot to mention - I even use the Uni-knot on the anchor-end of my anchor line! This is a bit superficial, but I just think a well-tied Uni-knot just looks good and other knots look like a jumbled mess... as if the fish are going to judge me on the prettiness of my knots. |
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