John Collins on how to tie the Springer knot.

[@Hucklongfin]

I caught a 298# YFT the first time I tried this knot. I got a 321 two days later. Both were with 100# fluoro. These were the first Tuna over 100# for me! Great knot and easy to tie.

[@davidmalone4017]

John Collins is truly the best teacher-thank you so much John!!!

[@armandosantana4544]

Thank you for taking your time out to make this video and show this knot! Added to the arsenal.. 👍

[@jimmascaro2456]

This reminds me of the knot called the jansek special. The only difference is the jansek special passes the tag end through the 2 loops a third time instead of your 2 times. I found it in a knot book & liked it because its simple, its a 100% line strength knot & when tied right & brought tight, the tag sticks out at a 90 ' angle from the leader under pressure & it forms a nice tight little "fist" thats perfectly in line. I use it on all hooks & those new tactical clips for quick changing lures. Great knot, never failed me yet. Use it on 40 & 50 lb fluoro all the time for lingcod & halibut - now I know it works for bigger game too. Thx! For the sake of my aging memory I call it the 1 2 3 knot (1 knot, 2 loops, 3 times throught the loops) simple simple.

[@CAyellowtail]

used this knot last week for YFT up to 110lbs. worked great and never failed. thanks john

[@joemuscarella2391]

Thank you for posting this video. I am heading to Costa Rica and purchased some 80# fluorocarbon for my leaders. I have spent the past week trying to find a knot that I could use with it. I tried a bunch of different knots, and they all looked ugly because the line was so thick. I came across your video, watched it twice, and tried it out. I was thoroughly impressed with how easy it was to tie this knot. I made 5 leaders with barrel swivels on each end. The knots look tight and clean. I will forever call this the John Collins knot. Thank you very much.

[@davidmalone4017]

John Collins is terrific!!!

[@eduardoescobar4279]

Captain, that knot is the base of a chain knot , after that springer knot to do half itchs in opposite side of the main line to form a chain of about 1 inch it works like a spring that absorbs the shock when a big fish hits. Love your videos- Eddie Fishtaco 😲

[@justfishing17]

I used this knot with 130lb mono and landed a 212 bigeye on it..Simple n fast to ty.

[@sinorswim8727]

This knot can be referenced in the Ashley Book of Knots as ABoK #1843 which Ashley gives credit to the anonymous author of the 1904 publication "Handbook of Boat Sailing"

[@johnhollis3419]

Maybe call it Tri-Spider knot. lol,,, it's your knot. Thanks for sharing it. Enjoyed it.

[@vinfish4697]

Simple and impressively strong

[@eddiefishtaco6804]

The cow knot is the real name of the Springer knot. Cheers

[@glenniesan8820]

wow! amazingly simple.

[@donwaddington7335]

Will that knot work on Madmacs, Nomad's?

[@HoxFeesh]

For smaller diameter lines like 15lb up to 40lb, are there any added benefits like increase in strength, to adding a few more turns (ex. 3, 4, or 5, instead of just 2)?

[@ahndeux]

I got a motorized tension tester. I have been using the Springer knot for a while. Unfortunately, its not a very strong knot for the 15-40lb line class. Its breaks at about 75-85% of the line strength. Adding one extra turn (3 instead of 2) brings the strength up to closer to 85%, however, its very touchy. If you don't cinch the lines just right, it breaks at close to 50-60% of the line strength. The most reliable and best knot so far is the Trilene knot. That broke at 100% of my line capacity on 5 out of 6 tests. I was sold on it after seeing that result.

[@carlosm9719]

Doubled?

[@JeremiahF1271]

Tried it with Momoi 130# mono didn't like it. Tried it first on my desk drawer handle which is about 1/4" round slipped every time. OK maybe too thick?? So I tried a 9/0 bait hook knot held under tension but would come loose too easy wouldn't stay binded without tension. Too bad wanted to like this knot.

[@scottspangenberg5576]

What is the minimum test mono you would recommend for this knot?

[@twsd]

Anytime I use light line I go 3 times. Test yourself.

[@heirloomseeder]

It appears to be like a double anchor knot

[@johnhollis3419]

Variation of the Trilene knot ???

[@Macarelo70]

is this knot good on fluorocarbon

[@jimmascaro2456]

Yes all I use aside from the perfection loop for nose hk live bait.

[@ThisIsSolution]

Noice

[@Macarelo70]

is this knot good on fluorocarbon

[@HoxFeesh]

Yep. Used braid to mono to fluoro with zero failures.