Knots. Loop Knot for Jerkbaits?

[Limit Out]

I usually use the Trilene knot for most applications. It works well with mono, braid and fluorocarbon. I think it is as strong or stronger than the Palomar. I use the Palomar for drop shot hooks since it seems to keep the hook more perpendicular to the main line. If you want to test the knot strength of the two knots you could tie one kind on one end of a line and the other knot on the other end then pull steadily until the line breaks. If you do that be careful because when that Palomar knot breaks, the line could snap back and hit you. I fished with a guy in a tournament on KY Lake who had done exactly that and he showed me the scar on his face where he was cut. I think you can be assured that either of the knots mentioned are great knots. Just tie the one you can tie easier even in low light or windy conditions. Lubricating the line (with saliva) is very important with both knots but the Palomar does seems to "burn the line" more easily. If your line has little curls just above the knot, it has been weakened. If that happens, cut it off and tie another knot.

[CTFSHWHISKER]

I hate to share my secrets but then again in todays fishing world there are no secrets but here goes :) :)
when your wife or lady of the house use the vaseline jar down to abot a 1\4 left steal it take it to the garage pour in your fish formula or anise scent or what ever scent you like mix it up melt it a little if you have too then when it jells back up put the conatiner in a zip lock bag place it in the boat use this to lubricate your knots and you are putting on the scent too,it works and i do not break the knots on hookset.i use the palomer and the improved clinch double looped through the eye.if you use the loop knot you need to remove the split ring if not the line gets hung where the ring splits,especially small diameter line and you may as well cut it with a knife 10lb will snap like 2lb when you set the hook or pull a crank bait tight.

[Bonefish]

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