Fishing Knots

[Donna G]

I've been trying various knots for braid to floro for a year or so. Here's a new one I just heard about from a fishing buddy. He ties an improved clinch knot in the end of the braid, leaving about a half inch loop. Then he ties the leader to the loop with a palomar knot. I tried it this morning (not fishing just testing the knot) with 8lb floro and it seems real strong. When you pull the palomar knot tight be extra careful, like most of us have learned. Then tighten the clinch knot. Makes a pretty small knot that goes through the guides well. I'll let you know how it goes when I put it to the real world test later this week.

Yes, please let us know how it works out.

[Donna G]

I've used a knot for decades that is easy to tie and works flawlessly on all lines I've tried it on. I not only use it to put leaders to braid on bass rigs, but heavy leaders to heavy braid on catfish/carp rigs.

To tie it lay the two lines together in opposing directions, make a loop in them and then wrap one tag through the loop from the front three times. Take the second tag and wrap it from the rear of the loop three times. Carefully pull the four lines up tight and trim the tags. This knot, at least for me, has been so simple I can tie it anywhere.

That does sound easy. I'll have to give it a try. I looked at the YouTube posted on this topic on the double uni and seeing it actually tied instead of looking at a diagram or animation was very helpful to me. I think I can manage that one.

[Wayne SW/MO]

I believe the No Name, I suppose that's a good name, knot is easier because by going around both strands you can make the loop large enough to fit the circumstances. It can be tied with gloves on actually, just by making a larger loop. The mechanics are very similar to the double uni however, but with only one loop and passes over both strands.

[Stump bumper]

I believe the No Name, I suppose that's a good name, knot is easier because by going around both strands you can make the loop large enough to fit the circumstances. It can be tied with gloves on actually, just by making a larger loop. The mechanics are very similar to the double uni however, but with only one loop and passes over both strands.

That sounds like a surgeans knot to me, maybe a J knot.

[Wayne SW/MO]

That sounds like a surgeans knot to me, maybe a J knot.

No, maybe I'm not describing the process right, but it's different. Two things that are different is that you can join any lengths, the surgeons, I believe, requires you pull one line through and both are wrapped together. I'm not familiar with the J, but in looking at it it appears different. The knot I'm suggesting can be tied into any length of line and when the tags are wrapped through the loop in opposite directions you get a nice round, balanced knot, very similar to a double uni. I think it's easier to tie than a double uni.

[getfished]

I use the triple surgeons knot. Put the 2 lines together in a loop held with your thumb and finger. Pass both tag ends through the loop 3 times. Pull tight after moistening. Voila ! It's the easiest for me and strong too.