Who Is Tying The San Diego Knot?

[David Unnerstall]

Is this knot called something else?

http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/fishing/bass/where-fish/2009/02/strongest-fishing-knots

I lost a fish, yesterday, and I believe the palomar knot I tied came undone (the end was in a series of loops). I had an incident with a circular saw a few years back and the two fingers of my right hand, basically, are sticks. But I can tie this San Diego knot easily enough if I keep each first finger in the loops.

[Feathers and Fins]

Only time I have used it is for offshore fishing, its a good knot but I still prefer improved clinch.

[kjackson]

I use it a lot, and I think it is the strongest knot I tie.

[David Unnerstall]

My buddy Bob told me he uses the "improved clinch." That appears to be a palomar knot with an extra granny.

[ness]

Improved clich is a regular clinch with the tag end run back through the loop. Never tried the San Diego. Good ol' improved clinch and palomar for me.

[Dutch]

The Pitzen or 16-20 is the knot that I use. It is similar to the San Diego Jam. It will hold on braid, fluro or mono. It is the only knot I use and I can even tie it with gloves on. I tie it with 5 wraps.

http://videofishingknots.com/pitzen-knot.html

[Mitch f]

Uni knot is all I use

[ness]

Uni knot is all I use

Shoelaces too?

[Mitch f]

Shoelaces too?

Good Point.... actually, what do you call a shoe lace knot? a bow knot?

[ness]

I looked that one up, Mitch. I actually use it to tie up the loose ends of tent cords, canoe ropes, whatever. I pull it the opposite direction from how it's used as a fishing knot. Probably got several names for that one.