Best Knot For Fluoro 2025

Banned-99884 reply :

What's the best knot to for fluorocarbon I've been using a Palomar is there something better?

5dollarsplash reply :

I'll use a snell if i'm tying direct to a hook. I've gotten quick at them so they don't take long to tie on. You'll hear both ways on whether or not it helps hook up percentage, but imo it can't hurt.

Otherwise I use the Palomar most often.

mjseverson24 reply :

I also use the polamar most of the time, except for direct tying to a hook with a weight above it (texas rigs), not so much for hookups, but to protect my knot from the weight smashing into it. i know a bead in between the hook and weight works for this, but i like the snell personally... never had any issue with the palomar, as long as you wet the line and tie it rightish...

Mitch

doyle8218 reply :

Palomar or double palomar here also.

Brian Needham reply :

palomar, sandiego jam, improved clinch..... it really dont matter.

pick a knot you know you can tie fast, and perfect.... all stacked up neat and pretty like.

I choose to use the improved clinch.

Brian Needham reply :

oh and whatever knot you use...... lube it up good!

not a quick lick either, go ahead and spit on it.... you have to make sure it slides good so it wont burn itself

Mike L reply :

On 3/18/2014 at 10:12 PM, Brian Needham said:

palomar, sandiego jam, improved clinch..... it really dont matter.

pick a knot you know you can tie fast, and perfect.... all stacked up neat and pretty like.

I choose to use the improved clinch.

Agree...

Now I use the SD Jam knot for all non braid knot's.

I, like a lot of folks grew up tying the improved clinch, but that was when mono was the only choice.

Now with all the different line types, I found myself getting away from it...

Like Brian said there are a some that still hold and hold good as long you take your time and do it right.

Mike

buzzed bait reply :

I had used the palomar, but had heard it wasn't the best for flouro so started tying the improved clinch. BUT hearing all you say palomar makes me want to immediately go back to it. It's my go to knot and for me the one i tie fastest and most consistently.....

glad i read this one....

frogflogger reply :

well tightened trilene knot has been working well for me in braid and flouro

Brian Needham reply :

On 3/18/2014 at 10:40 PM, buzzed bait said:

I had used the palomar, but had heard it wasn't the best for flouro so started tying the improved clinch. BUT hearing all you say palomar makes me want to immediately go back to it. It's my go to knot and for me the one i tie fastest and most consistently.....

glad i read this one....

the palomar is probably the most popular knots in todays fishing....... I say if it is the one you can tie fastest and the best, use it.

The palomar is a knot that must be stacked correctly....... and I cant do it. I cant tie a palomar to save my life,LOL

fish365 reply :

Trilene knot for me. Use seaguar knot when connecting floro to braid in winter mainly because it's fast to tie and can get gloves back on in a hurry.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

A properly tied Palomar has yet to fail on me.

Whatever knot you decide to go with, lube it up good before you cinch it down. Odds are you'll be fine. Pick one and practice it until you can tie it without even thinking about it.

Iluvsmallies reply :

I dont know much about this knot but I am gonna give it a whirl this year.

iabass8 reply :

That is the double san diego jam knot. I use it for all non braid. Very strong knot.

fishguy613 reply :

palomar fan here, havent had a knot failure yet

WIGuide reply :

On 3/18/2014 at 10:40 PM, buzzed bait said:

I had used the palomar, but had heard it wasn't the best for flouro so started tying the improved clinch. BUT hearing all you say palomar makes me want to immediately go back to it. It's my go to knot and for me the one i tie fastest and most consistently.....

glad i read this one....

You can use a Palomar with Fluoro you just have to be sure to wet your line, pull slowly, and make sure you line isn't twisted over yourself. It's the know I tie the vast majority of the time and I've never had an issue with it.

On 3/19/2014 at 5:21 AM, Iluvsmallies said:

I dont know much about this knot but I am gonna give it a whirl this year.

That knot is actually called the Jimmy Houston knot. He developed it in the 80's and it's one of the very few known 100% knot. 100% meaning that the when tied correctly it's just as strong as the line. It's a great knot, but you have to be careful when you tie it. If done wrong it'll cut into itself and it'll even snap while you're pulling it tight. If you can pull it tight and put pressure on it, you're good to go!

Tiller reply :

I tested and broke a bunch of knots when I first started using fluoro and I've found the pitzen knot to be very good and it's also the fastest and easiest knot I've tied.

Joe

SudburyBasser reply :

Improved clinch knot for me.

Toeshots reply :

On 3/19/2014 at 5:21 AM, Iluvsmallies said:

I dont know much about this knot but I am gonna give it a whirl this year.

This is the knot that I started using last year and it worked great. Extremely strong. Definitely worth taking the time to learn. Once you get the hang of it, it's really not too bad. Just tie it slow and neat and use plenty of spit when cinching it down. I have complete confidence in this knot holding up.

MichBassMan reply :

On 3/19/2014 at 5:21 AM, Iluvsmallies said:

I dont know much about this knot but I am gonna give it a whirl this year.

This is by far the strongest knot I've ever used on fluoro. It's well worth a little extra practice to use it.

Teal reply :

Most of the time for floro its the double improved clinch or the trilene knot..

MrSwimJig reply :

I always use the Plaomar and have not had problems with this knot and fluorocarbon. But I do make sure that i really moisten it up before tightening it and I do retie after every 3 to 4 fish.

J Francho reply :

Palomar, Uni, improved clinch, when well tied will all serve you well.

96ecss reply :

On 3/19/2014 at 11:46 PM, J Francho said:
Palomar, Uni, improved clinch, when well tied will all serve you well.

These and the San Diego Jam knot.

http://www.animatedknots.com/sandiegojam/index.php?Categ=fishing&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

Dave

boostr reply :

On 3/18/2014 at 10:18 PM, Brian Needham said:

oh and whatever knot you use...... lube it up good!

not a quick lick either, go ahead and spit on it.... you have to make sure it slides good so it wont burn itself

Attractive...

Brian Needham reply :

On 3/20/2014 at 12:28 AM, boostr said:
Attractive...

LMAO, you have another way to explain it? hahahhaa

I just seen too many guys just lick it, and that aint enough! ha ha

boostr reply :

I'm with you man, I slob all over the thing.... Uh, what?

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