Knot Wars

[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.