Tieing a jig to line

[EZrider]

Just wondering what kind of knot you all use when tieing a jig to your line?

[deathb4disco]

I've started using the Orvis or Becker knot:

http://www.flyfishga.com/becker.htm

It's easy to tie and very strong. Several knot "gurus" swear by it.

[smoothlures]

I either use the palomar or if I want 2 jigs on 1 line I'll use the surgeon's loop. Both are very strong.

[wanzek]

I agree with smoothlures.... Palomar and Surgeon...

[MAINEIAC]

Palomar knot. If your eyes or fingers don't work like they used to (me) run it through single & back through single. Makes tying a lot easier.

[shipahoy41]

I'm old and stuck in my ways. I've been fishing a Palomar knot for about 50 years and it is still a great strong knot and easy to tie.

[GRIZZ]

I'm old and stuck in my ways. I've been fishing a Palomar knot for about 50 years and it is still a great strong knot and easy to tie.

Agreed - best all around knot. Best knot strength and break weight. I've been using it for over 20 yrs. I used the fishermans/berkley/rapala knot before but the palomar is better and easier to tie.

Just remember to spit lube your knot before tightening. Cinching a dry knot can create enough heat to weaken your line.

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfi...matedknots.com

[stinkies daddy]

I'm with Ole Ship, i use the palomar knot and for multiple jigs i use a dropper loop

[deathb4disco]

Art Scheck did some very extensive knot tests a couple of years ago for one of the fly fishing magazines. (He also summarized his results in the book, Fly-Fish Better.)

He found that the Orvis, Pitzen, Trilene and Palomar knots were the best. Some knots worked better with heavier lines, others worked better with lighter lines.

Almost any knot tied well will work. We're after crappie, after all, not tuna.

[gone fission]

With weedguard - Palomar

Plain head - Double Surgeon