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Post by Thursoman on Mar 13, 2008 10:05:44 GMT
Ok then who reckons they use the strongest knots? ;D You up for a bit of competition? Obviously you want use a knot that is reliable and fairly easy to tie even with cold fingers. After all, what's the point on buying the best leader or using best mono etc if your knots are not (excuse the put) as strong as they could be? So what is your trusted knot? a) For tying a fly b) leader to fly line c) Mono to mono/ braid etc I use an extremely simple knot and reckon it is one of the strongest out there. But I'm willing to learn and change my ways. ;D Who's going to be the first to reveal their all time favourites?  p.s You will all know my knots anyway and I realise your choice will depend on presentation etc. I just wanted to have a bit of fun here.  ;D |
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Post by Speyducer on Mar 13, 2008 11:37:03 GMT
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Post by Thursoman on Mar 13, 2008 11:52:38 GMT
WOW! Loads of useful knots there! That is very informative Mike, thank you. You have highlighted the knot I use most of the time = trilene. Could I tempt you to let us know your particular favourite? |
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Post by hornet on Mar 13, 2008 12:28:26 GMT
4 turn water knot for me. So far i have not had a problem with it.
Tried the rapala knot which gives the flee more movement and seemed pretty strong. Pussy to tie though ;D
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Post by Speyducer on Mar 13, 2008 12:53:29 GMT
Usually preferred knots:
Backing to reel: improved ‘arbor’ knot
Backing to backing / Braid to Braid: loop to loop – each loop being made with a 3 turn surgeon’s loop knot
Backing to running line: loop to loop – having made a loop in the both the backing & the running line, or an Albright knot (line to loop), or a nail knot (line to line).
Fly line to leader: loop to loop – welded loop on the fly line, and 3 turn surgeon’s loop for the leader; will use a nail knot if there is no loop on the end of the fly line.
Leader to Leader: when stepping down the leader strength, sometimes use loop to loop, but mostly a 3 turn surgeon’s knot
For droppers off the leader: 3 turn surgeon’s knot, leaving the stronger length as the dropper line
For hooked flies: perfection loop – for fly movement; or for non-looped knots – sometimes the Palomar knot, very occasionally the turle knot, sometimes an improved clinch knot, but mostly a modified Trilene knot.
For tube flies: sometimes a perfection loop, but mostly a modified Trilene knot.
I may try, later this year, the double improved clinch (Rivers Inlet knot) when using mono or hybrid line in strengths greater than 20lb bs for hook attachments.
Mike
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Post by Thursoman on Mar 13, 2008 13:04:05 GMT
Sounds like you got your knots all sussed out there Mike!
Great info! (;o)
When you say the modified trilene, do you mean you are passing the line through the eye 3 times instead of 2?
CHris
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Post by Speyducer on Mar 13, 2008 19:21:32 GMT
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Post by Thursoman on Mar 13, 2008 19:28:41 GMT
Pure brilliant! Nice one Mike. Very well explained.
There is also the modification of passing the through the hook eye 3 times instead of two for braid. I'm going to test your version out. You may have me converted. (;o)
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