Knots

[Riverfisher]

I already tried this in the pike muskie forum and didn't get anything. with the new superlines what kind of knots do you tie. I have been using a clinch knot and haven't been very impressed.

[bart simpson]

http://fishingminnesota.com/ubb/Forum43/HTML/001775.html

Hope this worked. Try the link above to see a previous discussion regarding knots. If I remember right the palomer knot was favorite.

Nick

PS - I have tied the clinch since my hands grew fingers but I too have found it to be less than perfect lately. Been using Polomar on the fireline and trilene on mono - but not too sure about the trilene knot being that hot either.

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[Mr Special]

Palomer Knot, easy, simple and great

[baswacker]

I have been tying the polomer knot on my superlines for about 9 years now and they are the way to go .I think I have only had 2 fail not bad for about 5-8,000 knots but who's counting
tight lines all
Basswacker

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[jbdragon]

Any information as to how to tie the polomer knot?

[bart simpson]

Just do a google search. You'll find more sites than you can read thru in an afternoon.

Nick

[Deitz Dittrich]

here is decent drawing... pretty much an overhand knot and slip the lure threw the hole in the end of the line and pull tight.. one of the easiest knots and strongest out there... not the best for crankbaits and such becuse it can be hard to tie on them.

[Guest]

RF--I also tie a palomar knot with both the thermal and braided superlines. My only negative experience comes from the knot actually slipping, not breaking. I have remedied this by simply taking the tag end and looping it back through the eye twice then inserting the end back through the loops that are created and then cinch it tight and trim it. This keeps the tag end from being able to slip back out. The other far easier remedy is Super Glue.

[simplefish]

I also like the polomar for super lines. But have had some trouble with it slipping if my hands are cold or can't grip it right. I fix this by just tying an over hand knot or two after the polomar. If the line slips the over hand knot becomes undone and there is plenty of tag left for it to cinch itself. I also like the extra insurance if I get a big fish and the knot starts to slip. This works well with dacron also. Knots with loops around the main line like a trilene or imp-clinch knots just don't snug. Hope this helps a little.