The BEST knot for heavy line! (tie the Centauri Knot)

[@robertlarson6931]

Now this will make rigging for striped bass a lot easier thanks for the video

[@JustTheLip]

Absolutely, glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@texasbassranger]

I've been using this knot since 1977. But I do 5 loops just for insurance. I've never had this knot fail. I don't know how many Palomar knots I've had break or pull out on me. Likewise, I was using the triline knot for a while until I figured out the triline knot and the Centauri knot are pretty much the same thing, Just different steps to accomplish the same outcome.

[@Tyborz]

@@texasbassranger The trilene knot has been much harder for me to do with heavy line because the line needs to be doubled over in the eye.

[@finmanpoozie4756]

I have to be honest here: I watch a lot of knot vids. I think this is hands down the best Centauri knot video that I've come across so far Your steps are exactly what I follow with a few tweaks to make the cinching simple with 150# fluro. I use pliers on the tag end for the final cinching down, and use a Thirty Fathoms Knot Puller (tweaked by adding a snap & split ring to cover fresh water sizes). The knot has never failed me. While learning it, I had to make it a point where I pinch the knot. That was part of the learning curve. Before starting to cinch it really mattered that the tag end is on top of the loops & the main line is on the bottom so they run sorta parallel to each other...observing it helped me get them almost flawlessly completed...Uber strong knots! Excellent video! ...Uber strong knots!

[@taylorjones7609]

I don’t fish, but this is very helpful for my macrame! Thanks!

[@JustTheLip]

That’s awesome! I don’t know anything about macrame but I’m glad it works for that too!

[@vernonsimmons4578]

Great, comprehensible presentation, thank you.

[@JustTheLip]

I’m glad you enjoyed it-thank you for watching!

[@glennunderwood4690]

You should always pull the tag to tighten, then a double loop knot to finish

[@jn8601]

Il lefty so I made it way more complicated lol. I got it thanks I've been going nuts trying to tie up some leader's with heavy mono

[@JustTheLip]

Haha that’s fair, I’m glad you got it though! I hope it works great for you, thanks for the comment!

[@huntingadventureph]

I use this knot on snap and it holds well..i do 4 to 5 loops for assurance

[@chaleys8089]

Thanks for the video I really like the live bait 😂🤙

[@JustTheLip]

Haha I’m glad you liked it! You’re the first comment about that little guy!

[@kevinkleinhenz6511]

Polomar knot is the way to go. So simple so strong.

[@temerenpfaffenberger3761]

This knot is stronger with bigger line.

[@user-eb6sb9xi7h]

Well tied and well explained. It resembles a nail knot/tube knot without the nail/tube. I'll certainly use it. Thanks.

[@surenbhola107]

Thank you, great knot😊

[@JustTheLip]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@aaronbuster2452]

This is the knot we used when rock climbing. The main knot was a figure 8 then the tag of the figure 8 got tied into the knot you demonstrated. I'll give this a try. I just learned the tuna knot last night but it takes a lot of force to set well. I might use the figure 8 for jigs which need a lot of action.

[@artofnoly9754]

Good clear stuff... thanks so much.

[@JustTheLip]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching and for commenting!

[@noraripinshamaan9969]

😮

[@norwegianguy9480]

I use this knot for all my fishing. If you pull the line through a fly wich has an upward or downward bendt hookeye, make a loop and tie the knot, you can pull the knot to the fly and pull the loop over the fly. Pull tight. It is way better than thurle and double thurle.

[@JustTheLip]

I haven’t tried tying it that way-thank you for the recommendation!

[@---nk4mk]

Is this knot good for tuna of all sizes? I normally use the Palomar knot and with the jigs i have for tuna. A good amount of mono leader line is connected with an FG knot

[@fishing_ct7522]

I watched another guy tie this and wasn’t that good, this guy did way better good job

[@stevewaggoner8237]

Great video man!

[@JustTheLip]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it!

[@davidgc4396]

Great knot. Interested to know if this is stronger than a Palomar knot. Palomar hasn’t failed me yet with 60lb fluorocarbon. 😊

[@Alsyad_aboammar]

Very nice thanks 👍👍👍

[@JustTheLip]

You’re welcome, thank you for watching!

[@zbow1974]

i use the double improved clinch knot, all i need for anything at all really.

[@JustTheLip]

That's definitely a good knot as well!

[@christopherromina5445]

Clinch knot is really strong and easy, I wouldn't trust other people's not even though they say it's strong

[@JustTheLip]

Clinch and improve clinch are also great knots!

[@stevecollins7698]

Wow

[@eyeguyeyeguy1]

Does that work with braid as well tying directly to the lure? Will it slip?

[@paulheath4540]

Have a look at Billy Fishing, figure 8 knot

[@brianeldridge8204]

Can you tie this knot going thru the eye twice and then completing the knot as described?

[@JustTheLip]

I have not tried that for this specific knot, so I’m not totally sure honestly. But it is plenty strong as is 💪

[@steverpcb]

That's actualy a Nail knot !

[@JustTheLip]

I have heard that a few times in this comment section-awesome! I did not know that before, thank you for sharing!! 🤙🙏 and thanks for watching

[@robertdejonge3607]

I go with the Orvis knot in this case ;)

[@JustTheLip]

I'll check that out! Thanks for watching!

[@robertdejonge3607]

@@JustTheLip Saltstrong has a good video about it. I used it on 80Lb mono and caught 70Lb big eye tuna on it. Super easy and strong knot for thick line!

[@texasbassranger]

Using lighter line, it's much, much easier to wrap the line around your finger then pull the loops off to make that final pass through. Trying to form those loops with 10 lb line is a nightmare. The finger wraps work much better. Just sayin'

[@JustTheLip]

That makes a lot of sense! I have to admit I haven’t tied this one much on light line, so I appreciate the tip! Thanks for watching!

[@philnelson940]

I agree. Been using this knot for years in a range of line strengths, and wrapping around your finger works really well. Just don't wrap too tightly or you can't pull your finger out ! You can use 4 loops (rather than 3) and/or you can run the line through the hook eye twice for a bit of extra safety.

[@texasbassranger]

@@philnelson940 When using lighter line, I always do two passthroughs the eye, Usually anything under 12 lbs, good point,

[@joacimlopez9735]

Why is it that when i pull on the tag end, the loop to the hook opens back up?

[@umami0247]

Should add a few wraps above these loops on the main line then go through the loops and pull. Shouldn’t be able to come lose. Kinda a improve the Trilene knot.

[@JustTheLip]

That might add some security, but I will say I’ve never had this come undone on me as it is!

[@robertoetting6070]

I catch big halibut using this knot

[@JustTheLip]

Awesome!! Glad to hear it!

[@eddiefishtaco6804]

Do the supercow tuna knot

[@monsterhog1118]

I prefer the San Diego jam knot for heavy line

[@JustTheLip]

I have heard that some people do prefer it, thank you for letting me know! I'm going to put out a video on that knot here sooner or later... thanks for watching/commenting!

[@livehappy9194]

Aren't u supposed to pull the loops back out before u tighten

[@davidgregory4889]

That finish is not quite correct. The very 1st loop should be pulled through the other 2 lops to the front and then a figure 8 forms which is tightened up...

[@JustTheLip]

Not for this knot!

[@dipitydoodaa2397]

All I tie is two square knots and that’s it. Never fails. All these other knots are unnecessary.

[@JustTheLip]

If it works for you, that's great! There are situations where the square knot may not have the necessary strength, and some people prefer to use more fishing-oriented knots. I wouldn't say other knots are unnecessary, they're just used in different situations! Thank you for watching!

[@pakde8002]

Coincidentally I watched a video on tying a figure of eight for heavy line and stranded wire. He tied it exactly like this knot except he only used two wraps (loops) and before cinching he twisted the loops to form the figure of eight. Therefore this could be considered an improved figure of eight knot. Also, not to be contrary but if you only use the figure eight it seems to me you're doing very specific fishing and basic fishing, which is fine but there are other types of tackle with specialty knots and if you're limited to a square knot you will absolutely limit your chances. This is a fact, not merely an opinion.

[@KM-fckutube]

Sure bro. Sounds rad.

[@draileduncommon]

Definitely not for big hands or old eyes like myself

[@JustTheLip]

I understand that, it especially gets tricky with heavy lines. Which knot do you prefer?

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

Leave 3 inches of tag end and put an overhand knot because you may not tie this complicated three loop knot correctly.😭

[@JustTheLip]

I promise, after you tie it once or twice, it isn't nearly as complicated as it seems!

[@scottyd4366]

So on that first knot you don’t want to catch a big fish.

[@JustTheLip]

What do you mean?

[@JustTheLip]

I agree, always cautious not to trim it too closely! Thanks for watching!

[@jbjohnson6228]

Not what is shown in the picture

[@JustTheLip]

As the person who took the picture and tied it, I assure you it is the same knot! I did take the picture in different lighting so it would come out a little clearer, but it’s definitely the same knot! Thanks for watching!

[@falaazismail5657]

Wtf is a dime? Sorry, I’m asian

[@JustTheLip]

Haha it’s a $0.10 coin in USD. It’s 1.7 cm in diameter, for reference.

[@falaazismail5657]

@@JustTheLip ☺️

[@JustTheLip]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mako-7790]

Doesnt work

[@temerenpfaffenberger3761]

False. I just tried it and it’s the strongest knot I have tied with my 150 pound mono.