Author Topic: Knot question (Read 2237 times)

Chuckles · « **on:** Oct 31, 2007, 03:03 PM »

What knot do you use to attach your jigs to your line?
Some jigs have large enough eyes to use a Palomar knot.
But when the eye is too tiny....what knot do you use?

billditrite · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 03:18 PM »

If I cant easily tie a palomar knot, then improved clinch is my second choice

BJ · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 03:25 PM »

I do the same thing Scotty.

vermonner · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 03:40 PM »

Improved clinch all the way for me on my jigs at the end of the rod.
Leaders on my tip ups get surgeon's loops, interlocked.

chimo · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 03:52 PM »

I use an improved clinch all of the time. maybe just because it's the one I grew up using but it seems to work well. good fishing

chimo

Iceshanty · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 05:34 PM »

For jigs also try the rapala knot or the nonslip loop knot for that extra bit of dangle and dance on your jigging action.

http://www.netknots.com/html/rapala.html

-Scott

Art 53 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 06:11 PM »

Scott's right a loop knot lets that jig move. learn it and practice it"s good for crank baits too

dadstacklebox · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 06:48 PM »

I have started to use a kwik clip. The jig has it's action, then I can change easly without tying again, with power pro line.

UP jigstick · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 06:52 PM »

Trilene knot or a fly fishing snap.

trapster · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 06:55 PM »

I've used the clips but most of the little jigs that I use,(#12 or 14) I can't get the clip through the eye.

esox13 · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 07:11 PM »

I like a Trilene knot when a palomar isn't possible

walleyekelly · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 07:22 PM »

I myself like the palomar knot- It's easy to tie, fast, and I don't think I have ever had one fail me.

TGF · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 07:23 PM »

Usually palomar knot but most smaller jigs where it can't be done have no eye (like myself

) so I pass the line thru the hole in jig, twist a few times and put the loop around hook shank, then pull tight. Here is a great animated knot link that has been on here recently
http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com#Overhand

Michiganmallard · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 08:18 PM »

Wow thats a cool webpage- saved that one to the favorites fishing folder.

I've also gone to using the quick clips but there are situations where tying direct is beneficial, especially when knot placement on the eyelet makes the jig hang properly. When I can't use a palomar I like the uniknot, which can be cinched down tight or left up a little for a loop.

TonyTheIceMan · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 09:37 PM »

Quote from: trapster on Oct 31, 2007, 06:55 PM

I've used the clips but most of the little jigs that I use,(#12 or 14) I can't get the clip through the eye.

For small hooks, I use Cabela's No-Knot Fast Snaps. I have used them fly fishing on size 14 and 16 hooks.

Tony

Sven936 · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 31, 2007, 11:39 PM »

Good call Tonytheiceman

I started using the fast snaps last year and boy did it save a lot of hassel....

IceholeFisherman · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 06:56 AM »

I use the uni knot pretty much exclusively. Never had a knot slip or break. The line will break somewhere away
from the fish sometimes but never at the knot if you tie it properly and lubricate it when you slide it tight.
Plus when you use small jigs like the Genz bug, you can slide the knot toward the rear to make it a more horizontal presentation.

Oldbear · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 07:16 AM »

I would probably use a palamar if I could get the line thru the eyeas it holds jigs horizontal but I usually have to settle for an improved clinch knot or use a fas snap.

scavengerj · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 07:18 AM »

Improved clinch. Have'nt tried the fast-snaps yet. Wanting to try them this year.

Fish_Tko · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 07:21 AM »

i like the improved clinch knot for lite line and flies. For jigs, balances,marmooksa's and such i like the loop knot or palomar.

slabgill · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 07:54 AM »

Palomar or clinch knot are the best.Palomar has never failed me

Chuckles · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 07:59 AM »

OK....Thanks for the answers.....but what are "kwik clips" or "fast snaps" ?

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 09:48 AM »

has anyone ever lost a fish using a kwik clip on larger gamefish such as lakers or muskie? im considering using them but question thier durability. would be great to change lures while jigging in the cold!

Chuckles · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 10:14 AM »

Sorry guys....I just Googled kwik clips and should have Googled Fast Snaps.
Being over 50 Cableas Fast Snaps are a real find. My eyes not being what they
were when younger. Now I'll be able to tie a "Fast Snap" on and not have to
tie more knots through out the day. This is one great bunch of guys.
Thanks again. Chuckles

njsimonson · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 10:39 AM »

Improved Clinch Knot, or regular Clinch Knot.

These knots "wrap" around themselves, giving you a "tab" of sorts for a firmer grip on the line, when you center the knot to keep your jig presentations horizontal under ice.

muggs · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 01, 2007, 11:47 AM »

I use a duncan loop, stonger than the improved clinch knot IMO. But the improved clinch knot isn't bad either.

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