Good Knot stuff.

[Fishhound]

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[black][size 3]Here are a few Knot references for anyone that may be interested in learning or improving their knot skills. There are different methods to tie knots and some of these may not be the way you currently do them, but, if you are interested in improving you knot tying skills, in my opnion, they are worth looking at.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]This is a website with animated knots.[/size][/black]
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[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website="]Grogs Knots.[/url][/size][/#0080ff]
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[black][size 3]Here are some video instructions for some of my favorite knots. Most of these are very short in duration.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]This one is a video and about 2 minutes long.[/size][/black]
[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALlw1FH5Anc&NR"]Snell knot[/url][/size][/#0080ff]


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[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://youtube.com/watch?v=m6SvMYunni0"]Uni Knot[/url][/size][/#0080ff]
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[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://youtube.com/watch?v=Qlbv_8s7dPg"]Perfection Loop[/url][/size][/#0080ff]
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[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://youtube.com/watch?v=k58ARA7K8_4"]Albright knot[/url][/size][/#0080ff]
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[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://youtube.com/watch?v=PxPoTzpGi94"]Sliding Snell knot[/url][/size][/#0080ff]
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[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://youtube.com/watch?v=yjM12bRrAAo"]Cats Paw knot[/url][/size][/#0080ff]
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[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://youtube.com/watch?v=6a8991PtpaI"]Mono to Braided line Knot[/url][/size][/#0080ff]
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[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://youtube.com/watch?v=bbZP7lQDLGo"]Centauri Knot[/url][/size][/#0080ff]
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[#0080ff][size 4][url "http://youtube.com/watch?v=K6e1vWVvthc"]Blood knot[/url][/size][/#0080ff]

[url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hw5UYn5_ms&NR"][#0080ff][size 4]Bimini Twist[/size][/#0080ff]
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[black][size 3]This video is a little longer but, entertaining and worth watching.[/size][/black]
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[bdn06]

Fishhound,

Which knot or knots are recommended for very thin, strong line, so it doesn't cut itself when you cinch it? There used to be a line called Royal Bonnel, that was thin, brown, and about 50% stronger than any other line of the same weight. The problem was the line cutting itself with a standard knot. I plan to use similar line for my ultralight, so new knots would be helpful
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[Fishhound]

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[black][size 3]Are you talking about Garcia Royal Bonnyl ? [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]That was a premium Mono line that I didn't think was still around. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I suspect if you still have some, you shouldn't be using it for fishing. That is almost heirloom stuff at this point. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Or did you mean you were going to use a product similar to that ? [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]If so, which product are you thinking of ?[/size][/black]
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[bdn06]

Indeed, that is the line! And no, I have none left, but planned on finding something similar. I gave up fishing when I moved out of Idaho and embarked on a new career, and am now getting back into it. There are a number of lines now that are foreign to me, but I have always been a fan of stiffer, small diameter, strong lines. I'm not sure about the fluorocarbon lines, but I am open to suggestions!

I will be building my own lures (I'll be making my first in about ten minutes!), and using ultralight, so I want to learn some knots that work for 2-4# test, that will stay tied and also not break easily or due to the knot.
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[Fishhound]

[black][size 3]As far as which knot to use, you can probably use any of them as long as you practice your knots and test them out untill you feel comfortable that you have got them down. Make sure you moisten the knot as you tighten or cinch it down - that is just as important with copolymer as it is with mono lines - maybe more so in some cases. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Anyway, here are some of the ones I use for light lines. (I don't go down below 2 pound anymore as it is too hard to see - especially with the copolymer lines).[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]For line to tackle connections: Centauri knot, Perfection loop, snell knot, palomar knot, improved cinch knot(or called improved clinch by some), turl knot(for small fish and dry flies only), and the Uni knot. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]For line to line connections: Perfection loop, surgeons knot, surgeons loop, and the Uni knot (several of those variations in the Uni system).[/size][/black]
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[Tarpon4me]

I tell you what, I use 40 to 80lb mono on my larger reels, 65lb super braid on some, 12 lb super braid on my bass reel and my ultra light, and 20lb mono or hybrid on my inshore saltwater and heavy freshwater reels. I use a single knott to attach my terminal tackle or snap swivels to my line, the Trilene Knott. I've NEVER had a knott come un-done, and the knott retains 100% of the line tensile strength. How do I know for sure? I tested it with a scale in a controled enviroment. it's an east knott to do, and it's strong and reliable. [cool]
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[gdn443]

So many lines and not enough time to try them all. I too will be trying the copolemer lines this year. I like Tarpon4me, like braided for fresh water and mono for salt for that extra stretch. 30 and 50lb for salt, 8-10 for freshwater. I like the polymer knot for my rigs. Let us know what works for you.
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[davetclown]

Maxima is the brand you are looking for, it matches your discription, "Chameleon"

it has a down fall, it is lousy for putting on spin casters. it wants to unravel off the spool

it has good knot abilities. polimer works best.

it is brown

it is abrasion resistant.

it is used primarily for torlling where there are sharp rocks that the line may rub against.

excilent for leaders.

abrasion resistance is exceptional for walleyes leaders.
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[Fishhound]

[black][size 3]I agree Tarpon4me,[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]The trilene knot is an excellent choice. But I use that for my larger pound test lines and I also use it for braided lines occasionally.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I use a lot of different knots for different applications. I just like knots though and have learned a good number of them over the years.[/size][/black]
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[Tarpon4me]

True, there are alot of knots, and alot of ways you could go. All around though, I think the trilene knot is hard to beat.

Like you said, it is particularly good with the larger test mono lines, however, is equally effective with the braid. I wish I had a picture of how it is tied. The double looping through the eye prevents the stouter braid from cutting itself. Ofcourse, with the newer, rounded braid line, that's really not an issue anymore. Hints the reason they are not so prone to cut a groove into the eye of a cheaper quality rods eye like the braid of old.

It's great to know multiple knots and thier prefered applications; but for the intermediate angler, a couple universal knots work just fine.[cool]

It would be awesome if we could round up a chart that specifies the different knots and thier most effective applications; along with thier tensile strength retentions. I saw such a chart in a previous issue of Saltwater Sportsman Magazine. I wish I could remember which issue it was.
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[bdn06]

Did you check out the links from the first post? Each knot has an animated tying scheme, and just placing the cursor over each gives their application. No tensile strength, or other specs, though.
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[swayneorbits]

Check this out:

That should remove the pain of seeing the lines []

And you are right: Fluorocarbons in particular MUST be moistened before tightening.
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