Knots? What type, action and lure. 2025

heresdustin reply :

Okay folks. I am curious as to what kind of knots you guys use. This topic isn't really a question topic, but more like a feedback topic. Tell me, and everyone else on the site, what kind of knot you use for the specific bait, and action you are looking for. And, I don't really know if it's possible, but if it is, include a picture, or instructions on how to tie these knots, and inform everyone why you use this specific knot. Alright bassers......ready....set....inform!

Raul reply :

Hooks, jigs---------->Palomar

Minnow lures ( jerkbaits )--------->Rapala

Lures, spinnerbaits-----------> Double clinch.

rocknfish9001 reply :

I use palomar knots on everything except minnow style cranks, where i use a rapala knot, or a 1/2" snap.

Rebbasser reply :

Palomar for most applications, but I do use the Trilene knot on big cranks occasionally. The Trilene knot doesn't get tangled up in the treble hooks like Palomar sometimes does.

bassackwards reply :

I use palomar knots on everything. never have problems with knots. unless I'm in a hurry and seem to forget to twist it enough.

nwgabassmaster reply :

Palomar knot on everything. Not sure what the Rapala knot is, but, sometimes on jerkbaits, I will tie what I call a loop knot.

A loop knot is where I take the line, tie an overhand knot, with about 5-6 inches of tag line after the knot, but leaving the knot loose.

Take the tag end, and run it through the eye of the jerkbait. Once you do that, take the tag end, and run it back through the overhand knot. Then, take it around the main line 4 times, and run the tag end back through the last "hole" made at the top of the knot. Lubricate it with saliva or water, and cinch it down.

Depending on the location of the overhand knot and excess line, the loop should only be about 1 inch long.

This gives the lure a lot of extra action, and since the loop isn't really big, it will not get hung in the front hook.

Nick_Barr reply :

I use a polamar knot for everything.

sinker48 reply :

I use A Polamar knot most of time. On 8/3 Argyll posted a great site on knots It is under Fishing Tackle titled Knots right know it is on page 6 great info.

Good Luck !

Sinker 48

MyKeyBe reply :

Trilene knot all day every day. It's quick and strong. Although after reading the rest of the replies I may start using the palomar more.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

same as Raul

Phishn_Phool reply :

I basically use the same as Raul. I do have one other I tie because of my mistake eyesight I have learned to tie in the dark. It will not work on braid or flouro tho. Here is the best site I have run across to learn to tie knots. Someone else had posted it before.

http://www.grogono.com/knot/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg

CPR ;D

Mikey reply :

I use palomar, regular clinch , and on rapalas' without a swivel I use the loop or what they used to call the "flemish knot".

Grey Wolf reply :

PALOMAR!!!

Pa Angler reply :

I use a Palomar wherever I can, somtimes a Trilene, I use the Power Pro Knot for joining all braids to mono backing I used to use the Uni-Knot for that and the Uni-Knot to tie the line to the spool.

Chow

The Pa Angler

BASSMAN1301599783 reply :

I use the Trilene knot on everything, except DS rigs I use a palomar on those.

Chris reply :

Palomar knot on everything but braid I use a double palomar knot for that.

Cujo reply :

palomar. but i may have to try the rapala out. good day!

senko_77 reply :

palomer on most. i go with the worlds fair knot on my carolina rigs and on my striper fishing

guest reply :

Oh yeah, the "power pro" knot is a triple surgeons loop. The "Rapala knot" is an overhand loop knot with the tag end run back through (useless gesture). The trilene knot is a simple to tie very strong variation of the clinch knot. The extra pass through the hook eye really helps keep it secure. This is the one knot that I do not moisten. I think it holds better if kept dry and cinched up slowly. The Palomer knot is the strongest knot.

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