Bass fishing: How much time do we spend tying knots?
Oct 29, 2020 09:25:33 #
It seems to me that in order to try different presentations, one must swap our lures quite often. I've heard that snap-swivels near the lure is a no-no.
Anyway, just curios how much time others spend tying knots or is there a better way?
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by MTEXXAgain
Anyway, just curios how much time others spend tying knots or is there a better way?
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by MTEXXAgain
Oct 29, 2020 09:25:40 #
If I already know what lure I want to switch to and where it is in my tackle, I can cut off my old lure, grab the new lure, tie it on, and have it in the water in under a minute, easily.
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by _fnt_
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by _fnt_
Oct 29, 2020 09:25:44 #
Oct 29, 2020 09:25:51 #
There are knots you can tie that make a loop at the end of your leader. Then just switch out hooks with the loops. I did it all last summer... works awesome for bass fishing.
The end of this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LNVeGvH_MRE
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by not12talkmuch
The end of this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LNVeGvH_MRE
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by not12talkmuch
Oct 29, 2020 09:26:08 #
In ideal conditions I can tie a Trilene knot in about 20 seconds, in bad conditions it takes anywhere from 30 to 40 seconds. On a long day when I’m struggling to find a bite I would spend maybe 6-10min total?
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by 5uper5kunk
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by 5uper5kunk
Oct 29, 2020 10:55:56 #
A very few minutes just cut and retie - 10 changes @ even 1 min is only 10 min.
Oct 30, 2020 14:33:44 #
bpicinc
Loc: Zwolle, LA. Toledo Bend
FS Digest wrote:
Palomar makes my re-tie time very short
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by charliefoxtrot2013
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by charliefoxtrot2013
This!!
Oct 30, 2020 15:01:59 #
jfbanzai
Loc: Menomonie, Wisconsin
FS Digest wrote:
It seems to me that in order to try different presentations, one must swap our lures quite often. I've heard that snap-swivels near the lure is a no-no.
Anyway, just curios how much time others spend tying knots or is there a better way?
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by MTEXXAgain
Anyway, just curios how much time others spend tying knots or is there a better way?
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by MTEXXAgain
The only time I tie directly is with a hook presentation, like a Texas rig of something. I put a snap on the rod that I intend to use for crankbaits or other stuff that will most likely be changed fairly often. I don't use swivel snaps, as I had one fail several years ago and now just use the snap. I haven't seen any detriment to the lures that I use a snap on.
Oct 30, 2020 15:10:25 #
Gary Northrop
Loc: Richland WA
I use snaps on hard baits, except for topwater, where a loop knot
is better for action. Of course, the smaller the snap the better.
is better for action. Of course, the smaller the snap the better.
Oct 30, 2020 15:44:13 #
gr8advice
Loc: Boston
I love the Palomar because it is simple and very strong, but it is a PITA for me when I have a treble hook lure such as a crankbait. The line always seems to get caught in the treble when I tie around the lure.
A minor negative is that I tend to have a long tag which leads to line waste.
Nonetheless, I think that the Palomar is strong. I can't remember having lost a lure even if it gets stuck on a laydown or lilly pads/weeds due to the knot.
As an aside, I definitely want to work on tying leaders when I have time to practice this winter.
A minor negative is that I tend to have a long tag which leads to line waste.
Nonetheless, I think that the Palomar is strong. I can't remember having lost a lure even if it gets stuck on a laydown or lilly pads/weeds due to the knot.
As an aside, I definitely want to work on tying leaders when I have time to practice this winter.
Oct 30, 2020 16:44:34 #
Yes I never tie line to my plugs I all was use snaps they allow the plug to move side to side beter and can change them easy . and your knots hold better. I even use them on jigs but I use the small ones black. They are snaps only no swivels. At sportsmans warehouse they 10 $ at Wal-Mart 2$
Oct 30, 2020 20:28:50 #
DeeJay
Loc: Southwest Virginia
When tying the palomar knot run your hand through the loop, cup the bait in your palm and fingers and work the loop back over your hand. As long as you don't have a giant lure works great.
Oct 31, 2020 09:20:57 #
FS Digest wrote:
Palomar makes my re-tie time very short
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by charliefoxtrot2013
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by charliefoxtrot2013
the uniknot is the fastest stronget knot I know
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