What is the best knot in your opinion for light line like 4 and 6 lbs.
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What is the best knot in your opinion for light line like 4 and 6 lbs.
I've used a regular old cinch or surgeons know since I was a kid and it works great. Just remember to spit on the know before you pull it down or you will burn the line and weaken it.
I use the polymar a lot except with flourocarbon and the improved clinch knot.
This link will take you to a post with a link to a Unit-Knot, but that page has all kind of knots and is animated. Really good site for knots.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-t...869-knots.html
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I always used the trelene know for light line and the palomar for heavy line. But keep thinking about trying a loop type knot for crappie jigs ti see about more movment.
I prefer the palomar knot.
After many years of tieing all kinds of knots, I settled on the uni-knot with the polymar coming in a close second. The uni-knot will work with all size lines and stiffness and can be tied in the dark after a little practice.
I have much better luck with palomar than a cinch knot. Maybe I just can't tie a cinch knot very well. I find the palomar quicker and easier anyway.
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Reverse clinch. Quick & strong.
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I've always used the Trilene knot for light line. Never had a problem with it.