How to Tie a DOUBLE PITZEN KNOT! | "Knot Easy!" Series | Fishing Knot Tutorial

[@nextlevelangling]

Thank y'all for watchin' - tight lines! 👊

[@cameroncoco9151]

This Charles Ellis I am 77 years old now I developed this knot in 1972 I have shown fishermen how to tie yrs back it’s has gradually Addvance I have a couple of men still alive that showed back then some of the top fishermen I showed how to I was in the Stuttgart bass club for 30 years jimmy Huston. And bill norman came to are meeting I think it was 1974 they were there talking about the ferderation turn any way I show bill a fishing buddy show rob Kebbe from Hot Springs Ark I have heard about them showing Fishermen at simonors

[@pepepepito623]

Trying the" doble wherever jam" I did this,make sense! And stop licking the knots!

[@pepepepito623]

​@@cameroncoco9151"...Hot Spring..."it looks like: by the original "Ark"..

[@nextlevelangling]

@@pepepepito623 don’t worry, I’m not going to lick your knots, just mine 🙂

[@colobisman6132]

Best. Knot. Ever. I used to have problems with other knots breaking off when I used fluorocarbon. I haven’t had any failures since switching to this knot. Another huge plus is it’s easy to tie.

[@hoglatinoamerica6867]

I switched to this 20 years ago and never looked back, strongest knot ever!

[@vincentmiernicki5101]

Some of the Best Knot Tutorials !!!

[@nextlevelangling]

Thank you - the kind words are appreciated!

[@winchestermodel7044]

Best knot I’ve ever used. And once you master it, it is extremely fast and easy to tie.

[@nextlevelangling]

Close cousin of the Double San Diego Jam Knot as well - my other favorite fluoro knot. I use the Double Pitzen for fluoro main line and the Double SDJ for fluoro leader - I find that the double SDJ is easier for line with a little more stiffness to it 👍

[@Rich-it1mc]

Gotta admit Ty was the first guy I saw tie this knot. He sparked my interest. Then Shaw Grigsby's videos. However, your demonstration was the clincher to make the procedure clear to my simple mind.... Thank You

[@nextlevelangling]

I also have a simple mind, so I'm aiming to make tutorials that are easy to understand, even for guys like me. Thanks for watching, and glad I could help!

[@YaxisX]

I found it helpful to play this at .50 speed. It is still possible to hear the voice instructions, but get a better viewing of the finger positions. Thanks for the oversized tools for demonstration.

[@nextlevelangling]

I’ll remake the entire series one day with a better camera. For now, just working with what I have 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@darrintouchet4063]

Best demonstration I’ve seen so far, thanks

[@nextlevelangling]

Thank you 🙏

[@DinksWithDad]

Tyler’s channel is my fav fishing channel subing simply cuz u gave him props

[@nextlevelangling]

Gotta give props where props are due! He makes awesome content

[@rickk2012]

i wrap it 7 times been useing this knot foe 50 years

[@TWC6724]

The Jimmy Houston knot! Well done. The bright thicker line makes it easy to see and understand what you’re doing. 👍

[@nextlevelangling]

Thank you!

[@wadepatton2433]

I've been using the Palomar mostly for a few (or more) decades now, but I like this one and will add it too my bag. thanks

[@nextlevelangling]

@@wadepatton2433 thanks for watching Wade! If you like this one - check out the Double San Diego Jam Knot as well - it’s very similar and a touch stronger than the Double Pitzen with fluoro line. I also find it easier to tie. I have a tutorial for that one as well 👍

[@1_of_4]

Excellent video tutorial thank you.

[@nextlevelangling]

Thanks for watching!

[@1freexp511]

Thanks man awesome tip!! I've been practicing this knot for the past week before testing it on the waters, and have been tying it wrong plus I was struggling. I was practicing with a worm hook. With that tip I can now confidently tie the double pitzen properly and pretty fast too.

[@nextlevelangling]

Glad I could help!

[@Tina-sj7kz]

Thanks! After crushing four fingers on my dominant hand, tying fishing knots has been a struggle. I think I can do this one now!

[@nextlevelangling]

Sorry to hear that. I may look into adaptive knot tying - I don’t think there are many if any videos on tying knots with one hand. Check out Clay Dyer when you get a chance- he’s a bass fisherman with no hands, ties knots with his mouth. Very inspiring!

[@juddsmith5609]

I use this knot as my go-to. Super easy once you do it a couple of times

[@allenfowler1794]

Great job!! I learned this knot from Tyler Berger also. Great knot...now my go to knot.

[@nextlevelangling]

Thank you! My favorite light fluoro knot for sure💯

[@genecarlino622]

Great knot. Silly comment about sticking w Palomar and fishing w bolt. Obviously for demo purposes. Great video. Short concise. Well done.

[@nextlevelangling]

Thank you Gene 🙏

[@ESEDROOPYDOG]

Thank so much for this video I needed that final loop to know what was going on and this video was well explain , god bless and thank you

[@nextlevelangling]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@judytello4031]

great applaction,very helpful

[@nextlevelangling]

Thank you!

[@mattjohnson7835]

I've tried various knots over the years, but always go back to double Palomar. The double P starts out the exact same way as this knot, but you make an overhand knot then slip the bait thru before tightening. I like easy, so I many give this one a try. I am wondering to make it slip-proof if you could use the loose ends to add a double clinch knot on top of it?

[@nextlevelangling]

It wouldn’t be possible to finish this knot with a double clinch, because it would be too tight to cinch down. You can finish any knot with half hitches or a Rizzuto finish technically, but it shouldn’t be necessary with this knot

[@dwightrice7966]

Hey, Jake...regarding the double pitzen, do you wrap around more than 3 times for light line (4-8lb)? I know with a few knots, it's wise to wrap a few more times than with a heavier line. And, in light of Tyler Berger's recent discovery about the knot strength of the Double San Diego Jam knot, have you changed your mind about the efficacy of the Double Pitzen knot? Put another way, do you have more confidence in the Double Pitzen than the Double San Diego Jam knot? I prefer the simplicity of the DP knot but agree it will eat up leader length. I like the DSDJ knot when the leader is short because when the tag ends facing the hook, it picks up less slug at the knot than the DSJ. Thoughts?

[@nextlevelangling]

@@dwightrice7966 Hi Dwight! In the 4-8 lb range, 1 extra wrap might be good, but I wouldn’t exceed that. In the doubled-line knot category, each wrap is almost like two wraps. Strength-wise, I definitely have confidence in both knots, but even prior to Tyler Bergers test, I switched pretty much exclusively to the double SDJ. This was primarily because of how much faster I could tie it, how consistently I tie it without error, and how easily I could tie it in windy conditions. The direction of the tag end is another bonus. I even use the double SDJ to tie on certain flies with super light tippet

[@dougsather2939]

That is my knot now Works great 😇🙏🎣

[@hooknheritage6305]

Nice demonstration brother, I love bassfishinghq as well but seeing this done with bigger and bright line was awesome. Aight we out 😁 tight lines

[@nextlevelangling]

Thank you and tight lines 🤘Sneak preview - next up in the series are the Double San Diego Jam, Alberto Knot, Uni Snell Knot, FG Knot, and a knot of my own design!

[@mdross]

Jansik Knot is the BEST.... very simple and does not waste too much line

[@nextlevelangling]

I’ll check it out!

[@ruelfunelas9389]

Would this work also for Heavy braid?

[@nextlevelangling]

@@ruelfunelas9389 I would not recommend for braid - the clinch style knots don’t work well with slick line. I would suggest the double uni knot or the Fish-N-Fool knot. Both are incredibly strong with braid. With super heavy braid (80 lb +) - I’d do the Fish-N-Fool knot. I have tutorials for both knots on my channel 👍 Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@mikebrown7858]

Does this know work on Braid, Fluorocarbon and Mono?

[@nextlevelangling]

Good with fluoro and mono - not recommended for braid. The Fish-N-Fool knot and Double Uni knot are great for braid 👍

[@MailmanDownEDC]

Would you recommend this knot to tie braided line to a lure or hook?

[@nextlevelangling]

This is a clinch style knot, best for mono/fluoro. For braided line to lures/hooks, I’d recommend the double uni knot or the simple Palomar knot. I have tutorials for both 🙂

[@MailmanDownEDC]

Cool!! Appreciate your quick reply. I’ll definitely check out your Double Uni Knot tutorial.

[@andersriksson100]

Is it really significantly better than the Trilene knot for FC and mono alike? And three tag ends in the wrong direction...

[@nextlevelangling]

Any of the knots that pass through the eyelet twice are significantly more strong than the knots that only pass through once based on all the tests I’ve seen. At some point, I’ll do a comprehensive test of all of them myself 👌

[@andersriksson100]

Yes the Trilene passes thru the eyelet twice, I wonder if three passes will make it better as long as they don't cross in there...

[@nextlevelangling]

@@andersriksson100 I had a total brain fart regarding the Trilene knot. With the knots that pass through the eye in the same direction (like the Trilene and the Fish’N Fool knot, my theory is that there is an unequal amount of force being applied to the lines passing through the eye. With knots that pass through the eye in opposite direction (double San Diego Jam, Double Pitzen, Berkley Braid, Double Uni, Double Clinch, etc) the force is evenly distributed in the eye. When tying the Trilene knot and Fish’N Fool knots, I’ve noticed that one of the two wraps around the eyelet falls to the side quite easily and is entirely reliant on the wraps above it to hold it in place.

[@JG-yc8kr]

Been using this for years on flouro. Best knot, hands down. Use double Palomar on braid and Palomar when tying mono. I use a Blood Knot on Braid to Fouro and works best for me.

[@rickaskins5478]

Will this knot work for all lines?

[@nextlevelangling]

The clinch style knots like this one are best suited for mono/fluoro because of their tactile natures (not as slick as braid) - there are better double-lined knots for braid: double uni knot, Berkley braid knot, Palomar knot

[@Flashbackjacko]

Does it work with braided line?

[@nextlevelangling]

It’ll work, but is better suited for mono/fluoro. I would suggest the double uni knot, Berkeley braid knot, or the simple palomar for braid

[@theredstormer8078]

It seems that only one of the two loops around the ring are actually under tension. The other could be tensioned by the second strand that sticks off to the side. I'm not sure if I'm doing it wrong or if that's just how this knot is, but if that's right it's kinda weird. Regardless, it works pretty well as a slipknot.

[@nextlevelangling]

It sounds like it’s not being cinched properly- since both lines running through the eye ultimately end in a tag loop, you might only be cinching with one side of the loop as opposed to the entire loop. This knot essentially has two cinches, you must first cinch the knot up (after the wraps and feeding the tag loop through the top-most loop), and then cinch the knot down to the eye. Your first cinch is likely where the imbalance is occurring- it needs to be tight around the loop tag end before cinching down. Hope this helps!

[@anthonyarkadia9760]

It's actually a cinch knot, that is what makes it so strong, the more tension on the main line, the tighter the knot gets. Also the lines do not dig into one another, ever! My dad showed me this knot 30 years ago.. I have never used any other knot.. I can honestly say that I have never lost a lure, or a hook using it..! I always tie a double uni knot to braid with 12 feet of flourocarbon, them the Pitzen.. What I love the most is that it can be used with any line you do desire..

[@PaddyByrne931]

Is this any good for braid?

[@nextlevelangling]

It’ll work, but I’d suggest the double uni knot or Berkley braid knot over this one specifically for braid. I have tutorials for both of those as well 👍

[@PaddyByrne931]

@@nextlevelangling Quick reply, thanks very much, I'll check them out

[@anthonyarkadia9760]

The strongest knot that has been tested over and over and everytime it exceeded the line strength is the double line uni knot. You tie it just like a uni knot but instead of going over 2 lines, you are going over 4, and you wil have 3 tag ends.

[@nextlevelangling]

I have a tutorial for that one as well - I believe it’s the strongest practical knot in existence 💯

[@pacman4568]

Maybe it's just me, but I'm not convinced. I've never had a Paloma knot fail. Would this knot be stronger if the single tag end was passed through the loop, before tightening?

[@nextlevelangling]

I personally wouldn’t use a Palomar for fluorocarbon or mono as it does not utilize the ability of those line types to create strength by biting into itself, and because there are many knots for those line types that have tested much stronger. However, my number one piece of knot advice is if you have a knot that never fails you, it’s probably working just fine for your purposes 👌

[@jeraldtucker7469]

This knot is called the double San Diego jam knot in Southern California.

[@nextlevelangling]

I have a tutorial for the double SDJ as well - it’s very similar, but has one additional step that creates a different knot profile and tag end location. If there’s one thing that’s true about knots though, it’s that no one can seem to agree on one name to call them lol. I do my best to use the most commonly accepted names 🙂

[@craqerjaq]

is this just a no go for braid? seems to just be slipping through when I try that

[@nextlevelangling]

It’s better for mono and fluoro because those tend to be less slick, and this knot benefits from line that tends to resist slipping. I suggest trying the double uni knot for direct connection with braid. In all this knot research, I’ve observed that knots with downward wraps work better with mono/fluoro, and knots with upward wraps work best for braid (like the double uni knot). I’m getting real nerdy with this stuff at this point 🤓

[@nextlevelangling]

Also, I have a tutorial on the double uni knot if you need one 🤘

[@johnarcher9480]

So, if the Palomar and Uni had a baby.

[@nextlevelangling]

Haha, I’d say it’s more like if the reverse clinch had a dad. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Troutaholic1961]

My hook is not that heavy

[@nextlevelangling]

If you hang a heavier object from your hook, it will help. You can use your scissors or pliers to add the necessary weight to perform the wraps 👌

[@DanielA-mp2sk]

Coo

[@MarcoMaga]

That knot is the same knot unit double. Check and you see.

[@jimcallaham1392]

please show this knot tied in 70lb test mono and explain why it is better than a double uni or crimps

[@nextlevelangling]

I don’t think I recommended it for 70lb mono, line that heavy would likely be too stiff to tie this knot. I use this knot for 10-20 lb Fluoro. For 70lb mono, I would likely tie a San Diego Jam knot, or a snell knot if I was using a circle hook for giant catfish. What kind of monster fish are you targeting with 70lb mono?

[@jimcallaham1392]

@@nextlevelangling sharks from the beach

[@anthonyarkadia9760]

It's very simple, it's not a traditional knot, it's a cinch knot!.. Try it against any knot you use, and the Pitzen will win everytime, simply because there is no line abrasion from the Pitzen as it is a cinch..

[@thefella131]

👍👍👍👍

[@nextlevelangling]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@waynekaye6883]

A wonderful knot. I've been using it for a few years now, but you are wasting far too much line. You don't need anything like 6 inches on each side.

[@nextlevelangling]

I’m sure it can be done with less line waste, but if your loop is too short, the line stiffness may prevent you from performing the wraps using the gravity tension method. You could certainly just make the wraps the same way you would for any other knot (manually with your fingers), but that removes the fun part 🙃. To your point, I only use this knot for fluorocarbon main line setups, it wastes too much line to be used with braid to fluoro leader setups, in my opinion.

[@kencleg7721]

A clinch w a loop 4 turns not 6

[@donmenard1302]

Double Improved Clinch knot. I've been using this for years, very strong knot.

[@nextlevelangling]

@thegoods2240 double reverse clinch is another appropriate name for it - good observation 👍

[@peteredwards1528]

But you are not gonna have that same weighted gravity with a size #12 hook

[@nextlevelangling]

If you have an object to hang from the hook, you can add the needed weight. I will typically use a pair of scissors, but if your using a small hook, you may need another object like a fish scale, a sinker/drop shot weight, or something that can rest in the smaller bend of the hook and add the needed weight

[@gerrydamacion9731]

To me it seems like the same knot as double san diego knot

[@nextlevelangling]

The double San Diego jam knot has an additional cinch - the tag loop passes through the bottom-most loop prior to passing through the top loop. I have a tutorial for that one as well 🙂 Another name for the Double Pitzen would be the double reverse clinch knot.

[@knowsbeans]

Why doesn’t this work on braid?

[@nextlevelangling]

It’ll work, just works better with mono/fluoro. This is technically a reverse clinch knot - the clinch family of knots work better with mono/fluoro because those line types tend to resist slipping. For braid, try the Berkeley braid knot, double Uni knot, or the simple palomar (I have tutorials for these)

[@the45er]

Next time I need to tie 200# braid to an eyebolt, this is definitely the knot I'll use! For 8# fluoro onto a Beetle Spin in a 15 mph wind, I think I'll stick with the tried and true Palomar!

[@nextlevelangling]

I wouldn’t recommend 200 lb braid and an eye bolt for fishing. Works well enough for demonstrations 😏 Tie the knot that works best for you! The Palomar is a solid easy knot

[@erniebrightfishing]

The Palomar loses 50% of it's strength on flourocarbon if it's not tied perfectly and also has tendency to burn your line. Several pro anglers have told me the same. It's ok for braid, but most anglers use the double pitzen or a variation of it. But you know what is also said. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Lol.

[@TheRaven243]

The Palomar is a poor choice for fluorocarbon. You have to be very careful when tightening, it can be a real line burner.. I would only use a Palomar with braid.

[@johnz5055]

​@@TheRaven243i use the palomar knot but recently been breaking off my flourocarbon leaders thought i was doing something wrong it been driving me nuts but now i know why so thanks guess ill give this knot a try

[@winchestermodel7044]

Sure, if you want to use and inferior knot, by all means continue to use the Palomar.

[@slimdog7026]

Lure manufactures don’t like this knot They sell less lures😂

[@nextlevelangling]

Haha I hope they don’t try to take me down!

[@JAG0071877]

Think i'll just do a Palomar knot

[@nextlevelangling]

Use what works for you! My only bit of advice is this - there isn’t a perfect knot for everything. Adding different knots to your arsenal for different line types, strengths, and techniques is essential for developing as a fisherman (just my opinion).

[@wadepatton2433]

You have wisdom beyond your years. No so much so many. Here's to sharp hooks and fresh baits!

[@dixienormous1000]

I've tried this Snake Pliskin knot and it breaks off just as much as the old tried & true Palomino knort. My crap still ends up in Davey Jones' lake & river lockers.

[@erniebucher7494]

This a double San Diego Jam knot and in California it's been in use for longer than anyone can remember.

[@nextlevelangling]

It's 1 step short of a double San Diego jam knot - this one does not pass through the bottom-most loop prior to the final cinch at the top of the knot. Another appropriate name for this knot would be the double reverse clinch knot. Also, I have a tutorial for the double SDJ knot - one of my favorites!

[@alexfranchuk9608]

Sorry but it is not. It goes straight to the top loop whereas a double SDJ or a single SDJ first go through the bottom loop near the hook and then through the top loop.

[@SALT1893]

Looks strong but uses a lot of extra leader material.

[@nextlevelangling]

That is one downside to it for sure, but I primarily only use this on my setups with fluorocarbon main line and no leader. I found it performs best with 10-15 lb fluoro

[@Gmar69]

Hahaha, you using natural spit to lubricate the line. Why couldn't you just say it. I know these knots here in Idaho.

[@nextlevelangling]

Just "saying it" wouldn't prevent the line burn.

[@jckdnls9292]

I just use the same knot as tying my shoes and it's never failed I'm 25 yrs of fishing. All these "special knots" are really unnecessary

[@nextlevelangling]

Tie your shoes with a double pitzen, you'll have to cut your laces to get them off 😏

[@scottreece2421]

I bet those lures look funny with a bow tie in front of them.

[@lorenzojantociii7394]

Looks like the San Diego Jam knot 👍

[@nextlevelangling]

It’s similar to the double San Diego jam, but has one less cinch. Both great knots!

[@lorenzojantociii7394]

@@nextlevelangling you're right , I'm still learning, gonna use this knot next time I fish, these fish in Hawai'i are Strong ,ha , thanks for this tutorial 👍

[@nextlevelangling]

@@lorenzojantociii7394 of course brotha! If you’re targeting saltwater giants, I recommend the double San Diego jam knot for heavy line - very popular knot for tuna and other powerful fish. For lighter mono/fluoro, I like the double Pitzen

[@mkiujm]

Is this good for braided line as well?

[@nextlevelangling]

These clinch style of knots are more suited for Mono/fluoro. For braid, check out the Double Uni Knot, Berkley Braid Knot, or the simple Palomar knot 👍

[@joshuaswanson3068]

Is this stronger than a double uni ?

[@nextlevelangling]

It depends on the line type. Generally, the clinch style of knots like the Double Pitzen are stronger with mono/fluoro. I don't have scientific proof but I would wager yes, this one is stronger than the double uni with mono/fluoro, but I do not believe this would be the case with braided line.