Testing The Most Popular Fishing Knots!

[@davidc9522]

I’ve been fishing for over 40 years and have tried all these knots through trials on the water. I got the same results you explained in less than 5 minutes. Well done!

[@Paul_214]

It wasn't the knot that surprised me, it was the fact that we saw zero testing in this video 😮😮😮😮

[@matehidas6472]

Same

[@Mrstealyogirl6996]

I mean he gave the results as well as the testing links. Y’all really surprise me sometimes

[@roderickconstantino5354]

I can describe to you what the visual test would look like….. (zoomed in on hook) number go up….snap, repeat 4 more times. He visually showed how to tie the knots, which is still helpful….Watching all 5 snap, is redundant and not needed over the actual numbers.

[@Qasada]

dont need that useless video.. we want fast result... we dont watch movie!

[@kyleskan]

I watch myth busters for the spreadsheets

[@NineteenEighty8]

Palomar is KING! Cheers brotha', you earned a subscriber. Straight to the point and no bullsh*tting around.

[@pavelssuskis3468]

Exactly! Used to make improved clinches around the hook, but once I tried palomar I was totally shocked how fine strong and unbreakable it is

[@LorenzoPoppy-sw1zm]

Agree , I haven't lost a fish on a Palomar knot

[@NineteenEighty8]

@@pavelssuskis3468 Yeah, I've literally snapped hooks off before using palomar. Been fishing 30+ years and NEVER had a palomar fail on me, ever.

[@pavelssuskis3468]

@@NineteenEighty8 the only drawback form me is when you have soft finishing line for feeder. It is just torture that pays off by the results 😅

[@jp9er4life]

Wtf....thats what u call to the point?

[@bigrich6750]

I learned the improved clinch when I was a kid. I didn’t even know that was its name. Somebody showed me how to tie it, and that was the knot I used until I was in my 30s. I’m 68 now, and worked in a tackle shop after I retired and learned serval other knots, like the dropper loop to make pompano rigs. I still primarily use the improved clinch, but the palomar is great when you can pass the loop over your terminal tackle. I really appreciate how quickly you got to the point in this video, and have subscribed.

[@eugenegress5896]

Palomar is great, but that little loop part of the line ,ALWAYS, Wants to hang back and ketch, wrap itself ner the eyelet or eyelet swivel ect. You have to block off its sneaky double back, lol.

[@And-the-new]

My dad taught me the palomar before I started fishing. He grew up on a Farm in Mexico and used the palomar for farm animals and ranch work! Not surprised! Thanks Dad! Rest In Peace!

[@BG-bx4ey]

How did he pass the farm animal thru the loop?

[@Burlehmangus]

lol Palomar for farm animals….how? Literally one of the only knots NOT usable in that scenario lol. Bowlines, clove hitches, anchor hitches, sheep hitches, stopper knots with clove hitch…..all for farm animals….but a palomar lul. You get that bill to jump through the loop!

[@And-the-new]

@@Burlehmangus Yes! He did lots of knots but that one he told me was the most useful in everything! He grew up on the farm I didn’t!

[@And-the-new]

@@BG-bx4ey are you serious or your just being a jerk?

[@andrewhayes1420]

I have used the improved clinch knot exclusively for ages; I know people love the palomar, but at this point, I can pretty much tie the ICK with my eyes closed, so I have no intentions of changing, at least not for such a small improvement in strength. It has never failed me.

[@fernfolch]

Me too. There's this trick I do to it so its harder to slip out. I heat a small part of the end of the leader where you cut ( once the knot is done) with my lighter and push it so it becomes a small hard ball of flourcarbon that is harder to pass throught the knot just in case its thinking of slipping. Ive been doing it for ages and dont remember if I made it up or saw it somewhere but ive never heard of anyone else doing it. I also rub crazy glue on my fg knots to make em like carbon fiber 😂

[@BatMouse-1989]

Me too. And I think it's the best looking knot. So satisfying when you tie the knot and you see a perfect spiral forming. lol

[@brothersdeen4553]

Been using palomar knot before I even knew the name, never fails

[@lowspender147]

Palomar has minimum friction between the line, and that minimum friction divided between two line, it probably the strongest yet very simple knot

[@VoidFatherr]

Been using the Palomar knot for 15 years, good to know I was using the strongest one all along!

[@BS-Outdoors1320]

Palomar works good on braided line to a hook but it seems to break inside the knot on larger fish like big snook,reds or tarpon on florocarbon. I happened to see a KZbin video of Shaw Grigsby talking about him testing every knot on florocarbon specifically and the strongest was what he showed on the video that another pro angler taught him how to tie. He didn't know the name of the knot back in 2010 ish when the video was recorded. In the comment section years later when I rewatched the video I saw where people were saying it was a double pitzen knot. I've never had this knot fail on florocarbon. There's a double San Diego jam knot that's very similar to the double pitzen knot with the exception it has an extra loop for the tag ends to go thru. I haven't got to try it yet. Anyway the DPK is as easy to tie as the Palomar. It was only an issue with really big fish.

[@SalmonKing52]

No surprises to me. I just find the improved clinch easiest to tie (but I’ve been using it for over 60 years so…). What really did surprise me was that the 12# line broke consistently at 75% of the rated strength!

[@briangriffith7804]

I’d love to see this test on mono and braid up to 150 lb test. I’m sure the knot strength will vary dependent on line thickness. it would be interesting to see. Thanks for the video.

[@larrytrickett9115]

Palomar will always win

[@imducci9357]

​​@@larrytrickett9115 Palomar in big diameter mono or even worst, fluoro isn't and option (unluckly) cause It wont tight correctly because the rigidity of the line, I tried on a 0.70mm fluoro but It doesn't work, I think in bigger moni the best Is the improved clinch or the uni knot

[@larrytrickett9115]

@@imducci9357 the palomar is designed for braid

[@MrBamery]

​@@imducci9357I use Palomar for bluefin tuna using 150-200# mono or fluoro leader and have no problems tightening the knot.

[@BarryBooster]

For the heavy mono you have to use the Centauri knot. The other ones don't cinch down at all they don't work on 80lb+ line

[@bcallisjr]

Awesome! I'm sticking to my knot! I have yet to have it fail. The line breaks first!!

[@David-we3sb]

what's your knot?

[@bcallisjr]

@@David-we3sb everyone calls it the Brucey because I invented it by accident.

[@David-we3sb]

@@bcallisjr cool! Is it similar to any other knot?

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

I grew up tying the Trilene knot (A version of the improved clinch knot) and now that my eyes can no longer find the holes, the Palomar or the Miller knot are my go-to knots.

[@Ardeact]

Trilene has failed me so many times, I was sure I was clinching it down correctly

[@smacked88]

This is my go-to knot, I've never had any issues with it, but with thinner line it can get difficult to make the final pass through both loops.

[@BG-bx4ey]

I learned the uni when I was 8 because the improved clinch was frusterating to tie and failed often.

[@ody7222]

Love it. I switched to the palamar knot a couple of years ago from the improved clinch and have taught it to all my kids for ease of tying. Was nice to see it perform so well in testing. In my experience of using it I lose less lures in the cast and don’t have the obvious knot failure from the clinch days. Thanks

[@Kaelland]

The knot I grew up with was the improved clinch. It's still my go to knot in a lot of cases because it's easy to tie, and I have trouble tying much else with the light line I use on my ultralight and light action rods. Although I do use a Trilene knot on my ultralight and light action setups sometimes. I'm going to start trying to use a Palomar knot when I can. But I'll probably stick with the improved clinch and Trilene knots some of the time.

[@Mark-dx8rr]

I've been using nothing but an Improved Clinch Knot for 56 years and it's never failed me. I will use other knots when I need more wobble in a Crankbaits or something.

[@shawnbowen6833]

Palomar for all braid. improved clinch for regualr mono to swivel or lures. Egg loop for bait. Uni to uni for line to line (yes there are stronger and thinner knots but this is easy to tie and hasnt failed me yet.). Those are the 4 i use regularly.

[@packerjh2]

I also tie uni to uni. I can tie it dead of night with no light and it hasn't failed me shark fishing yet!

[@BG-bx4ey]

I use the uni for everything except eggs and I've never pulled in a squiggle tail.

[@freddysflyz]

Hi - After I learned the Palomar knot, it's all I use when I can double the line through what I'm tying on! Thanks for sharing your test results!

[@Damonkeyspanda]

Just started using Palomar knot for hooks and am impressed. This video also gives confidence. Double uni for connecting lines, pretty damn strong, in my opinion. Improved clinch is a go to for me with bottom walkers.

[@wilyfisherman3953]

Hi Tom. I have one more example to test out. In my Loop knot I loop the line through the eye twice before tightening. I use this on my Topwater baits. Would this make the knot stronger??

[@MrCalamiteh]

I always used the Improved clinch for 12lb and below, and the san diego jam for 14lb + Curious to see the san diego jam. I had used the palomar but had issues. I may revisit it because I was doing this with 6lb line that I later found to be problematic on its own. I'd say I break off on a fish about once a year, and it's usually because I don't retie. I feel extremely confident in that system I have with the San Diego jam at higher weights, and improved clinch at the mid/low range of line weights. I rarely dip below 8lb nowadays, though. I use 5 wraps from 12lb-14lb, and 6 wraps for 6-10lb.

[@HookEmHeavy707]

Just like many other's here in the comment section, such a boost of confidence hearing the Palomar came in at #1 My dad taught me the Palomar knot when I was 9 or 10 (I'm now 36) and it's the only fishing knot I've tied in my entire life. Thanks for the testing 💪

[@andergraph1]

I use the Improved Clinch Knot followed by a uni and have not lots a hook yet due to slipping.

[@feralgrandad4429]

Grandad taught me the clinch knot (though a lot of us this side of the pond call it a blood knot.) Dad taught me the improved clinch knot. Then my Grandson taught me the palamar knot 😁.

[@jasonbroom7147]

I'm always surprised when someone doesn't use a Palomar knot for most of their fishing needs, given how easy it is to learn and tie. The strength of it is more of a fringe benefit, but well worth knowing about.

[@BG-bx4ey]

I feel like the uni is the simplest and most versatile. You don't have to pass anything thru the loop, so large baits, leaders, etc are easier to tie that way. Also, if you know 1 uni, you know 2, so you have an excellent line to line knot too. I have had putiful results with mono and fluorocarbon with the palomar, but watching this makes me consider user error more.

[@josh08287]

Anyone that has ever hooked themselves with a long jerkbait or big crankbait while trying to pass the loop over it to tie that stupid palomar knot will almost immediately swear them off. improved uni-knot (just two passes through the eye) is stronger than a palomar with braid and so much easier to tie.

[@jasonbroom7147]

@@josh08287 - Did you notice I said "most"? Also, I disagree completely on the improved uni-knot being easier OR stronger. Maybe you're just not as good at tying a Palomar knot, but simple testing shows it is consistently stronger than any uni-knot.

[@eriksontovar3386]

Straight to the point. I enjoy videos like these

[@memewithme1747]

Try the trilene knot too! I'm guessing it would be 90-95% off of my personal experiences, but I'd love to see it confirmed

[@diggy-d8w]

Fantastic video for my time..... you've taught me what the knot is I've used all my life, "Improved clinch". I fell out of fishing about 12 yrs ago after some things happened & then all my gear was stolen. I've never got going again but I might now. Not sure where to start w/ all the rod/reel choices but I know my knot & I think I'll try the palomar when I get going again. peace

[@1badEK]

Palomar knot has always been my go-to knot.

[@Wanted1069]

I started using the Palomar 4 or 5 years ago, and haven't had one fail yet! Usually fishing saltwater for drum. But shark are always abundant so its not like I haven't had a chance or two to really crank on the knot. The few times I lost fish were from straightened out hooks or a 75+lb stingray. For ease of tying and for a solid engagement to your gear, I like it!

[@mlast3264]

Very well put together and edited. Clear and concise, a rarity these days. I use the improved clinch, but will learn the palomar. Thanks

[@RadYOacTVe]

I use the palomar when tying to a hook, jighead type hooks and use the uni on larger lures like a a double spinner or buzzbait then go with the double uni when tying a leader to braid.

[@jonveverka6082]

First knot I learned to tie was the uni and have never had a problem with it. The other two might be considered better but if it isn’t broke I don’t see the need to fix it

[@paterpeter1985]

With any knot, especially the uni knot, it is extremely important how you tie it. You have to close the knot almost completely up the line and then gently slide the knot GENTLY towards the hook, lure swivel before you close it. Use enough water or spit and test it with your hands. So don’t just jank on the line to close the knot, because you will damage the line.

[@jonveverka6082]

@@paterpeter1985 let’s not forget if you want to connect 2 lines together the double uni is perfect so knowing how to tie it is great

[@zn316]

uni knot is all rounder knot, you can use it for many things

[@SMC4117]

I’ve been using the improved clinch knot both in fresh and saltwater for over 40 years and it has never disappointed!🎣

[@johnpots4181]

It's nice to know.I've been tying the right knot all the time

[@gt1man931]

The uni can be tied in the dark and it is super fast and simple, it is the no brainer go to knot once you try it under all conditions.

[@tomrowlandpodcast]

Agreed. The Uni is fast, easy reliable and strong

[@cjjames3808]

Ditched the improved clinch for the palomar years ago. But I still use the ns loop for soft plastics

[@garyrosenburg3474]

Trilene is the goat, simple and strong AF, never ever failed me, ever.

[@JamesKuntz-q9i]

I've used that, too, for many years. I don't know why no-one tests it.

[@borderlands6606]

I used the Palomar knot on braided line for many years, but avoided it on mono until this summer. Thicker monofilament lines do not lock down well on complex multi-turn knots, though they will tie well on light lines. I lost a good fish on an improved clinch knot with 15 lb line that slipped on a good barbel, and will only use Palomar now.

[@josemrodrigues1972]

Are the results the same whether fluorocarbon, multi or mono? Thanks!

[@Spiraljam]

I was a Palomar knot guy for years, and still will when tying direct to braid or flouro less than 8lb. I started using a uni knot in 2010 when I began my braid to leader journey and it hasn’t let me down.

[@BG-bx4ey]

Same here. Palomar is not reliable for larger mono and fluoro. I use the uni for every line and the double uni for every line to line type including fly line to micro leaders.

[@Spiraljam]

@@BG-bx4ey I don’t use the uni to uni anymore for leaders, whenever I was snagged or broke the line off it would fail at the leader knot 100% of the time. I switched to an fg knot for leaders, it never fails.

[@stevescuba1978]

​@@SpiraljamI just learned the FG, songs haven't tested it myself, but I had many uni-uni knots fail. I switched to Albright knots, and had a much better time if it, with the benefit o it passing easily through the eye on a cast, out needed

[@alfonsoolmos8125]

Same here

[@benitocamelo-os7to]

Been using the Kentucky rig for catfish and red drum fishing and it pays off. Improved clinch from 20lb leader to swivel t-knot to a 40lb hook line to keep that hook line from getting tangled to leader, using a piece of stir straw does the trick and a figure 8 knot at both remaining ends completes that Kentucky rig.

[@dlmsarge8329]

Excellent video! I discovered the uni knot about 6 yrs ago when I got more serious about fishing and found it to be a huge improvement over the improved clinch that I had been using previously. Might be time to try the Palomar. It may depend on how easy it is for me to tie. ALSO please do similar tests of knots for attaching fluoro leaders to braid in the 10 to 15 lb range.

[@robertdahle7216]

The improved clinch not was better than the one you've been using

[@SavageVoyageur]

Nothing beats the uni knot IF tied correctly. Tie 2 loops around the hook then 7 wraps, pull with pliers then melt the end.

[@packerjh2]

The lighter the line, the more wraps. Same goes for improved clinch. It makes a big difference

[@rectodeath]

Is there a stronger loop knot you would recommend?

[@daimenellenburg8971]

I’ve always use the improved clinch. But was taught to go 7-8 wraps, not 5. I wonder if it makes a difference?

[@paigeloomis]

I like the uni knot for multiple flies on a rig. It can be a slip knot when tied to the bend of a hook and so it can be opened up and be removed from the hook bend. Comes in handy sometimes when re-rigging.

[@cabelas777]

Brother, I have been waiting for someone to do this exact video. Thank you so much, man. I use the Uni-knot and for sure will now use the palimar

[@godly2k]

It's gonna depend on how heavy line your using. On thicker braid lines (0.28++) the uni knot is a lot stronger than the palomar. Like 25-40%. Always a good idea to look up knot strengths for different types of lines and thickness, and not rely on 1 test on 1 type of line and thickness.

[@JosephCHLam]

Have indeed used Palomar for a long time with much confidence & success, until going offshore with 50lb+ fluoro line which is very hard to tighten down in a palomar knot. the last bit would often get nicked by the end of the hook eye or my nails, or just doesn't tighten all the way. not sure if i wasn't tightening enough before the line cuts my hand, or what. So have been stuck with uni which is way easier to tie with stiffer line... maybe it's been covered, but is there any difference with thicker diamater line?

[@1221Ralph]

I had breakage issues with the Palomar when I started using fluorocarbon for freshwater. As soon as I switched to the Uni, the breakage stopped. So I stick to the Uni and have all the confidence in it.

[@technoty1]

After recently picking up fishing again from when I was a kid, I've been using the Palomar for small lures and hooks, and the improved clinch for setups which require passing through bulky items which can be a pain with the Palomar. Since learning these two knots, I have not lost a single lure or hook on a fish or snag, and from experience alone, they are much stronger than the standard clinch.

[@smetljesm2276]

Subscribed 😆 Wonderful clip for us beginners. Thank you for you testing. Would the same apply for braided line?

[@Rob-dunk]

Which in your opinion would be the best for 6lb flurocarbon

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Tie them and test them yourself. Your hook and your line might be different than this guys.

[@michaelknibbs]

The improved cinch was ok when we all used monofilament, but I switched to the palomar knot as a necessity when hybrid lines came along. It’s a simple knot to tie if we remember not to twist the loop and to wet before pulling. Nice concise video. I’ll take the testing on trust.

[@ottomakinen13]

Gotta try out the Palomar! I have used a knot close to the Uni knot since I started fishing around five years ago. The knot has broken only a couple times, and both times were when the hook was in the weeds, but it would be nice, and possibly beneficial at some point to know other knots too, I believe! Thanks for this short but informative video!

[@Andyfishing23]

Tie the Palomar knot and you won’t go back mate. It’s super strong and the easiest to tie.

[@LorenzoPoppy-sw1zm]

I haven't had a knot break or become loose since I was 9 , I use the Palomar or the Fish-n- Fool , both have never failed me 👍

[@Treymendus33]

My dad taught me the Palomar knot when I was a kid. Its the only knot I have used my whole life.

[@adambuschbacher9450]

Great video, thankfully I have always used the improved clinch for floro and Palomar for braid so it confirmes my knots

[@jimh4287]

Will the improved cinch and Palomar knot’s work on braid?

[@marcuslinton310]

Palomar is the best option for braid because it prevents any possibility of slipping

[@jimh4287]

@@marcuslinton310thanks

[@quintinross5594]

When I first seen the Palomar knot, I loved it bc it was super easy, I never knew till this video it's the strongest knot on the board, I tied this knot 2 hours ago and I love it!!

[@OregonGrown1991]

My grandfather taught me the improved clinch when i was about 5 or 6 fishing with him so id tie my own and not take up all his fishing time lol. Been my go to for most applications through the years. Of course ive added some others but that one will always be my first choice when applicable.

[@jasonladegast418]

Good video, earned a new subscription. I will continue to use the improved clinch. Palomar occasionally.

[@winchestermodel7044]

Two knots that are substantially stronger than the Palomar knot are the Double Pitzen and the San Diego Jam knot. They aren’t actually knots, they are hitches. Fluorocarbon is especially weakened when a knot is used. Since I switched to the Double Pitzen I have had zero line failures.

[@BG-bx4ey]

Lol which video game do you fish in?

[@BG-bx4ey]

You sound like one of those "I've never missed a shot on a deer" kind of guys...

[@winchestermodel7044]

@@BG-bx4eyweird comment. 🤡

[@shanomac69]

Been using the Palomar knot on FLOROCARBON for 25yrs, and no issues. Everybody complains about florocarbon, but if you tie a knot correctly you don't burn it when cinching it down, I mostly fish for Salmon and Steelhead, very hard fighting fish, most times when my line breaks it not the knot but the line itself from hitting structures in the water. So don't go hating on florocarbon because you can't tie properly, it takes practice and patience

[@shreqboi1]

New to fishing at 37yrs old, only knot I know and was taught is the palomar knot. I was looking to find other knots to use next time I wet my line but I’m glad I don’t need any other, the one I already know is the best.

[@banffspring72]

Great video. I was curious as to what brand vise is shown, Peak ?

[@ricqik]

The palomar knot has the least friction when tying which reduces pre-abrasion from tying and also double the line through the eye which helps abrasion resistance.

[@raptortamer1478]

Are you talking with braid or mono cause every time I tie a palomar especially with weaker lines the line has a new weak point specifically on the line right at the knot area with mono and fluro only.

[@lafawnduh1543]

I love the palomar knot but they say it isn't good for fluro. Should I go back tying the palomar on fluro?

[@ahumpage]

Results comport with my experience, thank you for the review. Personally, I think it is the two loops through the eye that make the Palomar so strong. I also think that's what makes the Trilene and Improved Trilene so strong, too.

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

I learned the Palomar Knot from watching the fishing shows on TNN and ESPN in the 1980s and I once went to a sportsmans show and walked up the Stren booth where this pro fishing guy had the same scale set-up at his booth for breaking the knots and was teaching everyone the Improved Clinch until...I walked up, tied a Palomar Knot and beat his knot by what seemed to be 100% knot strength, as the line broke before the knot did. Mr. Stren couldn't believe his eyes and tied one himself and got the same result. Mr. Stren then thanked me profusely in front of everyone and went off to tell the other Mr. Strens all about this awesome and easy-to-tie knot some guy just showed him. 😆

[@rodney8075]

Nice no bs straight forward data. Truly a beautiful thing.

[@mrc8266]

Aha, glad I found this. The Clinch knot is what I've always called a Blood knot. So I just need to incorporate that improvement and I'm sorted.

[@mtphill71]

The improved clinch & palomar knots are the only two I use.

[@shawnsnow6413]

Nice. I always use the improved clinch knot or the Palomar depending on the situation. It's almost impossible for a Palomar to slip plus it's easy to tie.

[@williamwest7313]

As someone who fishes at night a lot and has failing eyesight, the uni is by far the easiest for me to tie. Ease of tying trumps other factors. YMMV

[@HungryH1951]

If I wanted a knot that was very strong and less loss of fish and hooks, definitely the Palomar knot. Very strong and reliable. My next favorite for quick ease of tying and reliability is the improved clinch knot, which I use about 80% of the time. It is also quite strong but not as strong as a Palomar. I've been using these for many years.

[@KatMo7121]

When I fish a snaggy lake or creek, I'll keep using the improved clinch (clamp) knot, because the alternative to losing my hook is losing the entire rig, including the sinker, swivel, and/or bobber. I use the palomar knot or uni knot for almost everything except panfish and have no complaints with either one!

[@tompeavy8254]

I’ve always used the improved knot with all non-braided line and palomar with braid. So my knot game is on point. Now I gotta get the fish to bite.

[@luster5497]

Lately I’ve been tying the polymer knot, but instead of using the inside loop, I’ll loop on the outside then tread it back through.

[@jansteyaert1]

I picked up fishing in the 90s from my cousin. Only used spade hooks at the start (eyed hooks just weren't a thing where I grew up, so I snelled everything, and I still do). Never lost a hook due to the knot breaking or coming undone (when tied correctly). Guess it's one of those things where you just do whatever has been working for you. I'm not even sure where it ranks in strength compared to these, as long as it works.

[@TBizzell68]

The palomar was the first knot dad thought me as a kid, but have been using the improved clinch almost exclusively, I,m switching back, it’s easier to tie without my glasses, thanks.

[@Allyourbase1990]

I always do an improved clinch knot and a Palomar knot . I’ve never lost a hook yet . Love them

[@muskietime]

Palomar used when tying on a bare hook. Often the Double Uni when tying on a lure as hate using up so much of my Leader. Appreciate the Test and the easy to see Knot Tying Demonstration. Be well.

[@kurtkarasch8768]

Uni is still my go to. Especially when leader fishing. Uses less than one inch of line for each tie between large fish.

[@lukasseoane-scheitermaier7456]

I picked up a book about fishing when I was 8 years old (25 now) and it had a list of knots, out of those I chose the Palomar because it seemed simple at the time. I haven't used another knot since

[@kencee9213]

Nice and i use the reverse clinch knot from knot wars app. I use the uni knot sometimes but will try the polomar

[@RiverWolfoutfitters]

I've always double loop my uni knots on the tag end, in the hook eye, major but simple improvement on strength, than just one tag end loop

[@tomrowlandpodcast]

I have tested a few like that and it definitely can improve strength

[@akwojo]

I noticed the knots tied for examples showing how to tie the different knots were not lubricated. Were these used in testing?

[@patrickhankins5381]

I would be interested to see how the double davy knot holds up to the palomar. I use the double davy at night fly fishing; I know the palomar is probably stronger but a little difficult for old eyes to get the line through twice on small flies at night !

[@kayvaanshr1ke]

Have always used the improved clinch

[@JimmyCricket61258]

Uni-knot needs 6-7 wraps for 4--8lb test 6 wraps 10-15lb. I would love to see your results with just one more wrap. Thanks

[@glenmason6899]

Agreed also not all line is equal eg supple vs fluorocarbon. My suggestion is always test your line and knots before you go fishing. So you have real confidence in your gear.

[@BG-bx4ey]

Is that for optimal breaking strength or to stop it from slipping? I use 5 wraps for 10-130# braid, 4 wraps for 6-10 and 40#+ mono & fluoro, 5 wraps for 12-30# mono & fluoro with excellent results but certainly open to improvement!

[@BG-bx4ey]

​@@glenmason6899That's wise. I just wasted 20 years learning the hard way...

[@drdirtymcfly2029]

I’ve had a few hogs break my uni knot, it was from top water strikes both on Berkeley choppers disrupting the top water. Top water strikes are so insane I ended up getting a bait caster finally with some 30 on braid I’m hoping that’ll be my ticket to securing that giant top water fish, do not even think about trying to fish top water with anything less than 20lb braid and especially if your using a spinning combo just stick to finesse.

[@Chuckles540]

only knot I ever use. Palomar, but I fish with mainly braid and it's by far the best on braid

[@liamcopeland2846]

So you're saying you tie your hooks/lures directly to braid? 🤦

[@stephenridd6834]

For 60 years I've used the 5thbwt knot (improved clinch) for all my hook, swivel, etc connections. However, thinking of switching, at least for hooks, to the Uni knot ... rationale is that the upline facing tag of the knot acts as a 'barb' to hold worms on the hook and preventing them working free from the barbless used.

[@stevescuba1978]

For the life of me, I can't think of why you would be using worms and barbless hooks. You're the first person I've ever heard suggest such a thing. The only barbless fishing I've ever had to do was catch and release gold medal waters, or in areas with protected species, but never where live bait was allowed.

[@haroldgreen1425]

In 70 years of fishing I've always used one knot. The improved clinch. I've spent most of my life bay fishing both in boat and wade fishing. I primarily use 17lb xt. Now many small treble hooks have an eye too small for a double line so that eliminates double knots. When you're out wade fishing with waves above your waist and fish all around then if you break off there's only one thing in mind. Get another hook on and out there quickly. I need a knot I can tie in seconds under all sorts of conditions and that will hold well. Over all the years I've perhaps had the improved clinch pull apart perhaps three times. Likely my fault for being in too big a hurry. At any rate I've broken the lines numerous times without ever breaking that knot. I commonly used a #10 3x treble hook for speckled trout and on one occasion likely hooked a very large jack. Half way through the fight I lost the fish. I reeled in to find the knot held but the hook had straightened out all three barbs. Eagle claw at it's very worst. I still use them but I'm no longer as trusting about them.

[@robertdahle7216]

Fishing for 70 years, waiding in waves above your waist and a trouble hook bait And you straightened all three barbs on it BS.

[@marcuslinton310]

Hooks are chosen based on the size fish you're expecting to catch. As hooks get smaller most people use smaller reels and smaller line as well. As the hook size decreases and the line size with it, you can usually double the line thru no problem. I don't know why anyone would use say 50# braid with size 4 hooks for instance, it makes no sense at all. As for treble hooks, I rarely see any that can't handle a double line, especially #10 size. You can look up the Eagle Claw #10 on google and the eye is massive, easily handle double 17lb of any line.

[@haroldgreen1425]

@@robertdahle7216 Actually when I set the hook the fish caught a second line I had out of the back of the boat and I had two 6500 ambassador reels smoking as line peeled off the reels. Before I could even release the drag on one the line went slack. I kept that treble hook for years as it's the only one I every straightened all three barbs with. I don't care if you believe it or not but you should at least check your spelling before posting.

[@haroldgreen1425]

@@marcuslinton310 You ever wade fish when it's below freezing? I've had my hands so numb that I couldn't push a treble hook through a live shrimp. A simple clinch knot worked well for me over all my fishing years so whether it was the best choice or not doesn't make me any difference. I will say I spent half an hour or more fighting a large shark across most of galveston bay on a single #10 treble hook and only lost the fish at the boat when the hook got thrown.

[@sputnick66]

can you try a double Davy knot? I'd love to hear how it stacks up.

[@andrewgio1]

i like improved clinch for light line, uni for heavy line, and palomar knot for braid direct

[@stackedpennies4377]

Grew up with the improved clinch (AKA: enhanced). Funny- there’s a lot of sentimental value to many aspects of fishing. I think I’ll stay with the knot I grew up with.

[@miguelbarrero5572]

I always use the Palomar Knot, it's so easy to tie and it's very strong 😃😃

[@Nathan-hb3pu]

Yes I will continue to use the clinch knot or blood knot the improved clinch/blood knot for mono. If I wished to tie braid I'd use the Palomar knot👍

[@L-lp9fl]

Short and sweet. Using the Jack knot.

[@JonqsSimulationsOfficial]

I've never had my improved clench fail me. It's always the line that snaps first higher up, so I'll stick with it.

[@david.bowerman]

My father taught me the clinch when I was a kid and he passed away while I was still a teenager. After he passed away, I stopped fishing and it has been nearly 15 years, but I just got back into fishing again. I did not have any issues with the clinch knot until recently when I had an unexpectedly large or strong fish on my line. 15lb braid, 14lb mono leader and a max drag of something like 12-14 lbs. The knot slipped and I lost the fish after what felt like several minutes of fighting it. I retied with the Palomar that night and will be using that one going forward, it is just as easy, if not easier to tie and I don't want to lose another fish like that to a knot failing.

[@dannyboy3281]

I used the improved klintch been here in the UK it's known as a locked blood knot , I use it in carp fishing .