Thread: Ok knot experts

I tie directly to jig with braid ... and what I do is use a Improved Clinch, and leave a couple inches of tag end. Then when I'm cinching it down & it starts slipping open, I tie a double loop overhand knot in the tag end. That stops the slipping when that "granny knot" snugs up to the Improved Clinch. I use the double loop so as to make the knot bigger, since I'm using 10/2 PowerPro ... and 2lb test diameter line in a regular overhand knot just isn't big enough.

Now, I'm using the regular PowerPro ... so if you're using the slicker braids, you might want to make that a triple overhand knot

I've yet to have a knot fail, or unravel, when the Improved Clinch is backed up with the double "Granny" ... and I don't even have to use the "Granny" anymore, since my PowerPro braid is over 2yrs old and all the "slickness" is long gone.

A bow!

No loop knot, through the eye twice.

Palomar

Palomar.

I have been known to use a loop knot. But look out if there is a gap in the eye of the hook. Darn braid will slip through in an instant.

For crappie improved clinch...for bass palomar

On heavy line I use an improved clinch knot and it works just fine. Tried Nonofil last winter and had to learn a new knot. Nothing would hold for me but a uniknot.


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Palomar on everything. Quick and easy

Typically, improved clinch using PowerPro (10# & 15# on dipping rods, 20# on trolling rods). No extra overhand knot needed to hold. I don't get much slippage, and the hook on the jig will straighten (or break!) before the knot gives. If the line itself breaks, that means I have to pull 20' of line off the spool and start over.

That said, I do use palomar and loop knots from time to time.