Knots & Glue: I've seen references here several times, and again recently, about applying superglue to a finished knot. First, who amongst us has actually done this, and what were the...

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

I've seen references here several times, and again recently, about applying superglue to a finished knot.
First, who amongst us has actually done this, and what were the up and down sides to it ?
It seems to me that once the glue was fully set, the body of the knot would become rigid. When it needed to flex, wouldn't it then have a tendency for cracking and subsequent failure ? I see this as primarily an issue for knots used to attach terminal tackle, not so much for main line to leaders.
Anyone have experience or thoughts on this issue ? Just thinkin'

Able Man Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)

The only time(s) I've used glue, was when finishing off the "head" of a fly, I had just tied... It seems like you've got a got point, about "loss of flexibility", and sense that a wee little bit of "extra tag-end", might be preferable to adding any kind of glue, when actually JOINING 2× different lines. (Or even "mending a parted line"... )

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

nutz4fish wrote:

I've seen references here several times, and again... (show quote)

Hey Maxx, when I was using fluoro leader on my jigging rods, I tried superglue on the leader knots. I found 2 problems with it, 1st, you're correct,the knot won't flex to go around guides,etc. 2nd thing I noticed, since braid is made from superslick fibers, the glue doesn't really penetrate and stick to the braid. After 15 or 20 casts, the glue would start to seperate from the fibers, and hang up in the guides, causing backlashes. Now I tie the braid direct.

Shutupandfish Loc: Transplanted roots back to Wyoming

Because the glued knot is supposed to be stronger I tried it on the tuna rods on the Alberto knot braid to flourocarbon and didn’t lose a fish to the knot, but never lost a fish to that knot without it so I don’t put glue…..

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

I don’t like super glue on knots
Loon Knot Sense is a UV cure glue popular with flu fishermen.
I use this on my braid to flouro leader knot. Usually an FG or Alberto.
Makes em hold together pretty good

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

Ben Bragg wrote:

I don’t like super glue on knots
Loon Knot Sense is a UV cure glue popular with flu fishermen.
I use this on my braid to flouro leader knot. Usually an FG or Alberto.
Makes em hold together pretty good

I knew I was gonna get confused on this subject . Question : how do ya uv cure that knot while you are out fishin' ? Are there portable uv light sources? Just askin'.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

nutz4fish wrote:

I knew I was gonna get confused on this subject . Question : how do ya uv cure that knot while you are out fishin' ? Are there portable uv light sources? Just askin'.

UV flashlight the size of the little flashlights sold at Harbor Freight. Also pen size that fit in a pocket like a pen.

agatemaggot Loc: iowa

The knot I use never needs glue !
I only use glue on my plastic trailers .

Jmk1955 Loc: CT

I only use superglue on crickets to the hook
Keeps them kicking.

BruceI Loc: Canton ohio

I’ve done the same as Ben B …used the loon knot sense on fg knot braid to mono…the braid will tend to fray on the tag end and the uv glue reduces that…on a sunny day there is enough uv to cure the glue…and there are small pen light size uv lights you can also purchase..
Generally have 4 surf rods on the beach cart and if a knot looks bad will just move to another rod….only fish 2 at a time as a general rule though I may soak bait on 2 and cast a lure on a 3rd lite set up.

rriggs Loc: North Carolina

I use superglue on braid when tying a knot. Just a small drop and never had any problems with it.

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

nutz4fish wrote:

I've seen references here several times, and again... (show quote)

Tried it once my fingers are still stuck together 😀 no I've never used it on knots but have used a dab of super gel on the hook so the soft plastic bait or trailer won't slip 🇺🇸😀👍

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

nutz4fish wrote:

I knew I was gonna get confused on this subject . Question : how do ya uv cure that knot while you are out fishin' ? Are there portable uv light sources? Just askin'.

The sun is a readily available UV light source.
Ya have to shield this stuff with your body and work fast or it will set up immediately

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

BruceI wrote:

I’ve done the same as Ben B …used the loon knot sense on fg knot braid to mono…the braid will tend to fray on the tag end and the uv glue reduces that…on a sunny day there is enough uv to cure the glue…and there are small pen light size uv lights you can also purchase..
Generally have 4 surf rods on the beach cart and if a knot looks bad will just move to another rod….only fish 2 at a time as a general rule though I may soak bait on 2 and cast a lure on a 3rd lite set up.

Bruce I use heat cuter seals braid tag

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Bruce I use heat cuter seals braid tag

So does a Marlboro.