Never used braided line before, and also never did a Palomar knot before, So I was hoping to get my knots done a day or two in advance, so that I don't have to worry about fumbling around doing a knot at 4am on Saturday morning.
Would it okay to do my knots and get everything setup a day or two in advance? I know the line has to be wet for braided line for the knot, but I was thinking about not cutting the slack end and then tighing again on the morning of before cutting it.
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by riblueuser
Learn the uni knot.
It’s easy as hell to do, practice with some string or something.
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by space-magic-ooo
Some light googling suggested the Palomar (actually the improved Palomar) to be best for braided line.
Edit. Do you think the Uni is equal/better?
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by riblueuser
Eh, idk, I have no issues with the uni knot.
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by space-magic-ooo
Not a fan of the uni. Simple clinch knot or trilene works best for me when attaching to a swivel
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by hapa_haole_707
I've tied the uni for a long time on braid and it's never failed.
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by boncros
I've landed some hard fighting fish on light line with uni knots. They might not be the best knot, but they are a good knot. Quick and easy is a plus too.
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by Biggest_Arachnid
I tie a swivel to the main line and my leader the night before. Then add hooks sinker etc when i get to the spot. What kind of rig are u using?
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by hapa_haole_707
40lb braid, to swivel, clip to lure.
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by riblueuser
A correctly tied knot won't untie itself. Rig up whenever you want.
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by jswledhed
This is what I was hoping to hear!
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by riblueuser
By “wet”, that just means to dampen it as you’re pulling is tight. Doesn’t have to be in the water. I just put the unfinished knot in my mouth and get some saliva on it.
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by Jkranick
You can tie your knots literally years in advance.
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by BoyWonderDownUnder
I’ve never heard of knots coming undone before. I leave all my knots and fish daily. Learn a fluorocarbon to braided knot, so much cleaner and fish can’t see it.
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by BuyingDaily
^ this if you’re using lures. No need for extra metal in there.
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