RS74

The uni knots have some things you need to watch for. The braid side of a double uni needs to pull down evenly. If the loop on one end is bigger than the other, it will lock down before, knot is complete. If you see it is uneven, even it out a little before tightening. And make sure to moisten the mono side down well before tightening, Then pull them together and cut off tag ends. I have never had this knot fail or break even by a snag or heavy fish.

fishrmans Loc: Waushara Cnty Wisconsin and Port Charlotte Fl

I have used the improved clinch for years and never had problems. I have had the reg clinch knot slip on me so I stick with the improved clinch and palomar.

ShortorderCook62 Loc: Grand Junction, Colorado

Thanks RS74. I will watch that in the future. That braid is super slick and I need to pay more attention to detail. I rarely have problems with the improved clinch knot on terminal tackle but joining different lines together is a different ball game.

dirtclod Az. Loc: Az. Desert

Palomar not or fish without a hook and or lure.

popmahar57

The Palomar is the ONLY knot that I use for everything fishing.

popmahar57

The Palomar is the ONLY knot that I use for everything fishing.

popmahar57

The Palomar is the ONLY knot that I use for everything fishing. It has never done me wrong.

GLA Loc: WA State

The best way to learn knots is to practice tying knots. You're on the right track. I've learned many over the past several years, but usually only use about 5 for almost everything I tie. Palomar and Improved Clinch knots for terminal tackle, bait loop snells for tying hooks on, Albright Special for braid to mono or Fluoro leader and perfection loop for tying loops on the leaders. I recommend focusing on the ones you will use the most and learning to tie them quickly and effectively, then expand from there. Many (many) You tube's on how to tie knots. Don't try to learn them all, just try to learn the ones you're using the most and get good with them. Good luck!

GLA Loc: WA State

The best way to learn knots is to practice tying knots. You're on the right track. I've learned many over the past several years, but usually only use about 5 for almost everything I tie. Palomar and Improved Clinch knots for terminal tackle, bait loop snells for tying hooks on, Albright Special for braid to mono or Fluoro leader and perfection loop for tying loops on the leaders. I recommend focusing on the ones you will use the most and learning to tie them quickly and effectively, then expand from there. Many (many) You tube's on how to tie knots. Don't try to learn them all, just try to learn the ones you're using the most and get good with them. Good luck!

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

Hey shortorder... well yeah, using an improved clinch to join mono or flouro to braid... I have slippage, you say....well yeah, not even close to being the proper knot. Improved clinch is line to hook or lure. Try a surgeons....or others..... not gonna get that debate going.

badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

I don't use braided line,so I have no knot for braided
but for mono I go strictly with the palomar

1. Palomar Knot
The Palomar knot has over 95% strength mainly because it is double-run through the hook eye and knotted. It is a favorite knot for many anglers.

i.Double fold 6 inches of line (over on itself). Then pass the folded line through the eye of the lure or hook.
ii.Tie a simple overhand knot just above the eye of the hook, effectively leaving a few inches on the tag end of the line. (Avoid twisting the lines).
iii.Pull the end of the loop down and pass it completely over the hook.
iv.Moisten the line and pull its both ends to draw up the knot. (Trim any excess).
The Palomar knot is thought to be the best knot for light fishing lines as it tends to retain much of the original line strength.

2. Improved Clinch Knot
The Improved Clinch Knot makes five turns before running through a loop. This makes it one of the strongest methods to tie a hook especially given that it retains 95% of the original line strength.
i. Pass one end of the line through the hook eye or swivel (leave about 6-12 inches of line).
ii. Leave a small space between the line and the hook eye and then twist the tag end around the standing line five to seven times.
ii. Take the tag end and pass it through the small space left between the line and the hook eye.
iv. Thread the tag end through the second loop
v. Pull the tag end and the standing line slowly away from the hook.
vi. Finally, moisten the lines with some water and pull through the standing line firmly away from the hook.

oldsalt Loc: Holland Pa

What’s that old saying? Practice makes perfect? Choose a knot and learn how to tie it well. Been using improved clinch knots for 40 years and have never had a failure. I’m a salt water guy which means I’ve tied into some 100+ pound fish- improved clinch knots have never failed me.

ShortorderCook62 Loc: Grand Junction, Colorado

I nearly always use the improved clinch knot for terminal tackle and never a problem. My failure was tying mono or fluro to braid with double uni knots. Got my knot book out and got 'em tied right now. I think my memory failed as much as the knots. Funny how you have to refresh your memory now and then.lol. Thanks guys.