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I have a question about braid line and the knots required. I’m going to switch out the Mono line I’ve been using on my Dipsy rods for braid. Do I need another knot, I’ve always used the wrap round 6 times and back thru the loop(not sure of the name). Will this work on braid?
I use a palomar. Never had a problem. I use it for everything.
http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php
Palomar knot is used by bass fisherman as it gives the most pulling strength per sq inch. A very strong and easy to tie knot. Watch the video, it is easy, Mike
i think your talking about the clinch knot. i use the improved clinch knot. i wrap the line around about 8 times then go through the bottom loop then go back through the top loop then snug it all down. or you can do a google search for improved clinch knot. it all i ever use on mono, floro, or braid.Quote:
Originally Posted by skinny5382
sherman
[QUOTE=sherman51;24876]i think your talking about the clinch knot. /QUOTE]
Yep your right, I did a google and in fact I've been using the improved clinch knot. My Grandfather showed me this knot 35 yrs ago, I'm sure he told me the name but I forgot.
So I guess any of the good knots will work, I was just wondering if braid needed another. Good to know a few different knots I guess.
I use the uni-knot/blood knot, never had a problem in over 30yrs.
http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/uni-knot/
I have had clinch knots come loose on hard hook sets before I knew how tie a Palomar on braid while bass fishing. Never had one come loose since changing to Palomar.
I have had clinch knots come loose while bass fishing on a hard hook set. I changed to a Palomar and have never had one come loose.
Skinny,
When I first entered into the planner board trolling world with braided line I tied the typical clinch knot. I quickly noticed that on larger, harder pulling fish that I was losing them due to the knot coming undone. I was advised by more experienced troller’s to tie the palomar knot with braided line and I have had little to no trouble ever since.
I highly recommend using the palomar knot with braided line… (And it’s simple to tie!)
Tight Lines!
Palomar it is! Seems everyone likes this knot and I haven’t heard any stories of coming loose. I will need to practice up some; I’ve using the improved clinch so long. Old habits die hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buc-Eye
Did I ask what size I should be using? I want to pull Dipsy’s with braid to hopefully get down deeper. 20 lbs, 30lbs ? what do you guys use?
Palomar. Day in and day out, the best knot. Works well and easy to tie.
The knot of wrap 6 times tuck thru the eye and then back thru the loop I have simily called the "Fishermans Knot"
Use the Palomar and you should not have a problem.
I agree with Greg that the best knot you can use on braid is the Palomar.
You will notice that the braid has a bit of a coating to it. This may make it hard to tighten the knot as it comes under pressure so be sure to have it good and wet as you pull it home. Also I use fire line as my main on most of my trolling rods. Great stuff until you happen to pick up another nearby line someway. The stuff is a real PIA to untangle. Most times you will be better off to just cut and retie. Also get some braid shears or sissors, the clippers you use on mono most times don't work well on braid.
I stopped using this stuff years ago because its causes lightly hooked fish to become un-hooked (no stretch) and even simple tangles are impossible to untangle. Its a good thing to have a little stretch in the line...it can correct a lot of mistakes.
Cheers, Docwet