Knot Wars

[elnutsmalljaws]

I agree with the MAN. Palomar is my go to knot when ever I can use it. Never had a problem with it. Only restrictions are when the lure is TOO LARGE to pass through the loop, or to large to pass through the eye of a small FF midge.

But that is not to say an old man can't learn new tricks, ref: my questions on\ the Fly Fishing Board, http://www.fishin.com/forums2/showthread.php?t=84569
That Pitzen knot looks interesting and I'll be testing it out on my flies.

Easy Gary for I know without a shadow of a doubt that I am no where near being the MAN. You said one of the problem was when the lure is TOO LARGE to pass through the loop. Just make the loop larger. I have tied 14" long trout imitating lures using it. Literally you can make the loop large enough to put yourself thru it if you need to.

[DJD]

I use Palomar on everything except topwater. When attaching line to line I use a blood knot and it has worked everytime.

[Tim_T]

I use Palomar on everything except topwater. When attaching line to line I use a blood knot and it has worked everytime.

This is what I do but I use the palomar on topwater as well. I use the blood knot for attaching two lines, even though I usually screw it up a couple of times before I get it right.

[elnutsmalljaws]

For topwater, I do use what is called a "Loop Knot" easy to tie and does not cinch all the way down on the eye of the bait which gives it more action.

[Shimano4Life]

For topwater, I do use what is called a "Loop Knot" easy to tie and does not cinch all the way down on the eye of the bait which gives it more action.

Same here. Eliminates the use of a split ring and gives the lure different action depending on the size of the loop. I learned of it years ago when reading an article about topwaters and the famous fly fisherman, Lefty Kreh. Although it was primarily a fly fishing knot, it is a very popular knot among bass pros for their topwater needs and it has served me well. However, I only use it for a "Sammy", Spook, frog, or Pop-R type lure -- buzzbaits need not apply.

[elnutsmalljaws]

Same here. Eliminates the use of a split ring and gives the lure different action depending on the size of the loop. I learned of it years ago when reading an article about topwaters and the famous fly fisherman, Lefty Kreh. Although it was primarily a fly fishing knot, it is a very popular knot among bass pros for their topwater needs and it has served me well. However, I only use it for a "Sammy", Spook, frog, or Pop-R type lure -- buzzbaits need not apply.

Same here, Sammy's, Spooks, Pop R's, Frogs, Rats, and such. Buzzbait get tied straight to the wire bend with Palomar for me.

[mhall]

For topwater, I do use what is called a "Loop Knot" easy to tie and does not cinch all the way down on the eye of the bait which gives it more action.

Easy fix here, put split rings on everything and tie whatever you want. Split ring lets it walk like a dog......... I have tied the loop knot and used Split rings and I can't see one bit of diffrence in the action or fish catching ability. And I ain't bragging but I bust some bass upside the head with a Spook.