What knot do you use?

[Pole Bender]

I use the Palomer Knot but have been considering using a loop knot to give the jig more movement.

[bwillaub]

My favorite knots:
1. Palomar
2. Trilene
3. Improved Loop

Each one has it's own applications.

[CrappieKillerJigs]

1. loop knot - use this knot almost always
2. fig. 8 knot - somthing i came up with but it works great
3. improved cinch knot - use this every great moon

pole bender that there loop knot is like night and day...get alot more hits with it then i do with any other knot

[mark lo]

Loop knot almost all the time - I really like it the best.

[bugman]

Look knot mostly but will use the cinch knot when its dark or the wind is blowing bad just because i can tie it with my eyes closed.

[Musky Bob]

I use a palomar loop almost all the time.

Since there seems to be different loop knots, I assume the loop knot being mentioned is one to create an open loop, as shown at the following:

What Fishing Knots are Used For

It shows different knots recommended to attach line to a hook.

Attach Line to Eye/Hook/Lure with a Loop
Attach Line to Hook with an Improved Clinch Knot
Attach line to Hook using a Palomar Loop
Attach Line to Hook with a Rapala Knot
Attach Line to Hook with a Trilene Knot
Attach line to Hook using the Uni Knot Loop

Create Open Loop in the End of a Leader
Make a Neat Loop in the Standing End (Perfection Loop)
Make a Loop in the Standing End (Surgeon's Loop)


Just curious if the loop knot is to create an open loop or not?

[Ranger397V]

I use Palomar on all my crankbaits and Walleye rigs. Everthing else gets a loop knot for the reason mentioned above.

[old fuzzy]

The Fuzzy!!!it Can Be Tied In The Dark...now If They Just Made Tha Dam Hook Eye Just A Tad Bigger So I Could See It,,,,,,

[bigfish5]

i think that the type knot you use depends on the type of fishing you are doig. you might possibly use a different knot trolling, spider rigging, long lining, vertical fishing, casting , shooting docks. the type of knot might change in each of those situations. personally i only use 2 knots. a palomar or a uni knot. both work well for me.

[shockley32]

I use all the above, depends on the situation.

Brad