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    Guys, Have been rigging two jigs on 4-6lb line and have had trouble with the bottom one breaking off. Have been using a clinch knot, leaving enough extra then using another clinch knot. What is the proper way of doing this?

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    I think I would use 2 polymer knots rememberinb to wet the line to reduce friction as I dressed them down. Spit works real good!

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    I like using those little 1/2" fly clips. Put them on with a palomar knot and never have any problems. Its a lot faster when changing jigs and the fish don't seem to mind them.
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    Hey Bill, what is 1/2" fly clip. I like the sound of being able to change rigs easily.

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    It is like a small snap that is just a loop that is comes together at the end so you just pop the jig on and pop it off. I will try to find a link for you.

    Her ya go I think this is he is talking about. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...results1.jhtml
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    I use to use the cinch knot but now I use the Palomar Knot. (Sp?)

    The palomar knot is a much stronger knot. Once you learn to tie it you won't go back. I can tie the cinch knot in my sleep as I used it for over 30 years. It take me a while to tie the palomar knot but it's well worth the extra effort.

    The jigs will hang ok and if you are slow trolling at .5mph the fish won't mind if they hang a big sideways.

    Although you can also tie a loop knot on the line nad attach the jig to the loop. That works also and lets the jig have more room away from the main line.

    Some guys use the wire three ways to help get the jig out away from the main line.

    Just remember that the more knots you tie on the line the more stress you put on the line and the more likey you are to have the line break.

    And yes wetting the line before pulling the knot tight reduces the friction on the line and makes for a much stronger knot.
    Quote Originally Posted by SEMOmike
    Guys, Have been rigging two jigs on 4-6lb line and have had trouble with the bottom one breaking off. Have been using a clinch knot, leaving enough extra then using another clinch knot. What is the proper way of doing this?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kokanee King
    It is like a small snap that is just a loop that is comes together at the end so you just pop the jig on and pop it off. I will try to find a link for you.

    Her ya go I think this is he is talking about. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...results1.jhtml
    Actually these are the ones I use.
    http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ainCatcat20166

    I guess I used the wrong word "fly". Those do look interesting, has anyone tried them?
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBNFSHN
    Actually these are the ones I use.
    http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ainCatcat20166

    I guess I used the wrong word "fly". Those do look interesting, has anyone tried them?
    I have used the "No Knots" before. They are nice, but hard for my fat fingers to get a jig back off of them once it's on one. Also, they have been the weekest link for me on many occasions when I would snag up(I use FireLine). They would break before the knot or line would.

    Sometimes the added action one allows your lure is worth the downfalls though. I haven't used any for a couple of years, but the bronse ones seemed to work the best. My 2 cents. <,"}/>{ Rippa
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBNFSHN
    Actually these are the ones I use.
    http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ainCatcat20166

    I guess I used the wrong word "fly". Those do look interesting, has anyone tried them?
    Ah yes. I am familar with thoes. I use them when crappie fish in my tightline rig, I tie it at the end of my tight line rig to attatch diffrent size weights quickly if the wind picks up.
    To land one of my crappie i need a gaff and a .22 pistal :D

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim The Lippa Rippa Mon
    I have used the "No Knots" before. They are nice, but hard for my fat fingers to get a jig back off of them once it's on one. Also, they have been the weekest link for me on many occasions when I would snag up(I use FireLine). They would break before the knot or line would.

    Sometimes the added action one allows your lure is worth the downfalls though. I haven't used any for a couple of years, but the bronse ones seemed to work the best. My 2 cents. <,"}/>{ Rippa

    For fat fingers like mine carry a pair of needle nose pliars. Use the medium size almost weightless and the jig swings free.

    http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/co...knot&noImage=0



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