ELIMINATE Knot Shock - Best Fluorocarbon Knot

Dealing with busted knots on hooksets with fluorocarbon can be very frustrating. This knot handles these hooksets with no problems. Fast to tie and trustworthy. Links to some of my favorite lures are below.
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[@shannonkirby9295]

Great video, Steve. Have a wonderful Easter

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You too! Hope you have a terrific Easter. I've already eaten way too much. Lol.

[@ks_bass_snob]

I will have to start using this. I use the uni knot about 90% of the time but I do use the palomar on some applications. Great tip!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! Good luck out there.

[@mattbullinger1533]

Amen thank you I will master technique today Plastic keep educational videos coming.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Will do! Thanks for watching!

[@DerekRC]

Thank you.

[@chrisrobinson9332]

Ive been using the uni knot for w yrs now but i switched over to yo-zuri hybrid n ive had it break a few times. I will most definitely give this a try next time out on the water. Thanks Steve

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Good luck! Let me know how it goes for you.

[@bobbarnhill8557]

Great knot. I use the double San Diego Jam knot for the same reason. Palomar and the improved clinch knot don’t play well with Floro.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

They sure don’t. It is amazing how easy it snaps.

[@CA-sl2xw]

Brent Ehrler’s knot of choice. He made a video about it a few yrs back, swears by it.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It's amazing how strong it is. Really love it. Once I got my pinky finger positioned right. Lol.

[@flipper644]

New Subscriber....Just came across your videos the other day. Really useful tips in a concise format. Happy Easter!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! Happy Easter to you as well!

[@toddlester8063]

I saw in your example there you had a straight Flipping hook. With those hooks, I've always been told to snell them to get that upward popping action on the hookset. Thoughts?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I use the Snell knot only when punching with those huge weights. I'll have to try it though. Sounds like it would be a great experiment video. Thank you for bringing that up!

[@1965JB]

First time I tried fluoro line I was using palomar or improved clinch knots on 4 and 6 pound test. I couldn’t even cinch up the knot without breaking it. Kept me away from fluoro for 4 years!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It's crazy what a difference it makes. Especially when there is an expensive lure on there!

[@bradalanfoster]

thanks for the tip. i've been dealing with palomar knot shock for quite a while now and i've finally decided to do something about it. so is 3 wraps good for 17 pound flouro (abrazx)? what about 15 pound?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great question. I have been using 3 wraps for multiple pound test lines. I haven't had any issues yet with three wraps, but I would sure think that four would be fine if you are looking to go a little more. I use 20lb a lot and had great success with it. Once you get the pinky finger figured out holding the loop for you it is a super fast knot to tie.

[@bradalanfoster]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors thanks for the speedy response! i'm looking at using either the double san diego jam knot or the double uni knot. i've been using the uni knot for years to connect braid to flouro so i'm very confident tying it. i'll give the double-uni a shot and see if it fixes my "knot shock" issues. i've been struggling with breaking off when doing a snap hookset on the palomar knot for at least 2 years. i can't believe more people don't know about this issue. i thought i must be tying my knot wrong or setting my drag too tight or had a kink/fray or just plain ol' bad luck. thanks again for the tip, i'm hoping this solves my issues with breaking off.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@bradalanfoster I totally understand. I went through the same thing. I even sent rods back thinking the eyes were rough. Lol. Oops. It is a huge issue with fluoro and you just don't hear it talked about that much.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Great knot!!!👊🏻 Started to use it last year and like it!!!!👍🏻 Stay Sae & God Bless!!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It sure is strong!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

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[@paleryder2]

Is this much different from the knot Shaw Grisby demonstrated dozen years ago? I've never had a problem using his but I'm always open to something better.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I would have to look that one up. Not real sure.

[@stroker429]

Hey Steve, check out the Toit knot, I think you'll be surprised, it has surpassed all other terminal knots!!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I will! Thank you.

[@stroker429]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors thank you!!! I enjoy all of your videos and your tips!!!

[@jackmiller1459]

Check out double pitzen vs. Jack's Knot 2.0. Knot test vedio on KZbin.

[@jasonvenesky2438]

This knot has not failed me since switching. I’m primarily using it on jerkbaits.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It’s a good one for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Steve. I am not a fan of a Palamar knot with floro. Especially any floro under 12lb can snap at the knot. I use a knot with 3 tag ends but is easy to tie and minimal line wast. I believe it's the old Trilene knot but not sure of the name. I have seen alot of pros tie it and they didn't know the name either but say it's a 100% knot.

[@TheMrZanshin]

I’ve often thought about using a drop of super glue on my knot to make them super strong. Anyone know why this would be a bad idea? Any evidence the fish smell glue and do t bite? Happy Easter everybody!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I haven't tried it. Interesting question. Happy Easter too!

[@normanham6142]

Roland Martin uses a drop of super glue. I don’t believe it affects the bite negatively. If anything, it probably increases catches by making knot stronger.

[@kevinbeaudean704]

It may melt the floro.

[@emoutdoors5661]

Steve, I also use and love the double line uni. Pretty easy to tie as well. On big lures or rigs you also don’t have to feed it all through that loop like you do for the Palomar, so it’s nice, fluoro doesn’t like the line cutting back on itself like the Palomar causes. I sometimes set up line knot tests in my garage and with the double line uni, it never breaks at the knot. Heck I even believe the single uni to be better than the Palomar for fluoro anyway on my tests. Great video!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing all this!

[@mr.bummers]

Is there a difference between this and the 'Double Pitzen'?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

They are basically the same except for how the wrap is done. Two great knots. If you are a Double Pitzen user I'd stick with it. Super strong and also eliminates that knot shock.

[@mr.bummers]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors Thank you for the reply. Gotta say-been watching KZbin bass gurus for some time now (started fishing @ 65-be 70 in June-still suck at it), & just found you recently. It struck me that of all those experts, you're the one I'd most like to go fishing with. Ever hit Whiskeytown Lake in N. CA? Shasta's the big bass lake up here, so I'm curious what a pro could do in the 'trout. water of Whiskeytown.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@mr.bummers I have not fished that lake. If it's similar to a lot of those CA lakes, I'm guessing it has really good clarity. If I was fishing it for the first time, I would either target some big fish or go for numbers. If big fish was on my plan for the day, in those trout lakes it is hard to beat a great big swim bait. The bites may be few and far between, but you could get hit by a giant. The Huddleston swimbaits are the ones I have the most experience with. They are pricey, but they have tremendous action. If I was going for numbers and trying to find fish, I would probably use a suspending jerkbait to really cover some water and when you find a school, that jerkbait can catch a bunch quickly.

[@johnmango6056]

There’s not many bad knots…. Just the ppl who are bad at tying them. Many many many good knots out there.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

There are!

[@stevencaldwell838]

Funny, after bas fishing, trout fishing and saltwater fishing for 35+ years now, the only knot I use is the advanced clinch knot and the only line I use is Izorline xxx copolymer. I can’t remember the last time my line broke at the knot and, I’m absolutely amazed at how universal Izorline xxx copolymer is … just my two cents!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I used to use a lot of copolymer line. I haven't as much lately. I definitely need to again. Thank you for sharing this for everyone!

[@stevencaldwell838]

Steve Rogers Outdoors Cheers Steve, and happy Easter. Izorline xxx is an amazing line! Strong ass hell, limp as it gets, very low memory, neutrally buoyant, small diameter and best of all… very well priced! Believe me…. I’ve tried just about every line on the market over the years. For me, Izorline xxx copolymer simply gets the job done!

[@johnm2617]

Just started using the double unie last year * love it ! Night and day over the palimier * Thanks for educating the boys

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It took me what seemed like forever to figure out what was going on when I kept breaking off all the time. Crazy what a difference there is.

[@johnm2617]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors Jacob wheeler has a way where he ties the palomar! But he flips the loop ! And supposed it dosent cut in ?? Theirs a few videos! Ty

[@cgravey]

Doesnt this use a ton of line?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It does use more line than something like the improved clinch knot. I also use more so I can maneuver my fingers easier.

[@cgravey]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors fair. I will have to try it

[@cgravey]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors thanks for the next-level advice as always!

[@johncoopes1056]

If you twist the Palomar when you tighten it down it will break. Make sure you didn’t twist it when you cinch it down and you will be fine