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jiggerman41
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2009/07/20 12:29:03 (permalink)

knots

for the first time last year i attempted to use a dropper with disasterous results.if a fish took the bottom fly it would always break off.i am not a knot expert i only use 1 knot (palomar)so i bought a book of fishing knots.too complicated.is there a simple easy to use knot that i can use that will not break.
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    Cold
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    RE: knots 2009/07/20 12:50:02 (permalink)
    If your palomar was breaking, a different knot wont help.

    Try, in this order:

    -Making sure all knots are tied properly and securely
    -Moistening knots before tightening
    -Using fresh, new line
    -Making sure your line can handle the fish and conditions in which its used
    -Using high quality hooks, and checking each one for burrs inside the eye

    Also be sure to check periodically for line wear.

    I dont like dropper and other multifly rigs because I'm wearing them and untangling them as much as i'm fishing them, but knots breaking during dropper fishing is a problem that may soon effect all other types of fishing.
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    clinchknot
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    RE: knots 2009/07/20 13:16:10 (permalink)
    Also, a palomar is going to be tough to tie using a #16 or smaller fly. I use an improved clinch and it works well as long as you take cold's advice and tie it properly.

    I don't give a crap if anybody listens to me or not.
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    catchinfish
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    RE: knots 2009/07/20 13:41:02 (permalink)
    Agreed.  It's hard to beat an improved clinch knot

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    deetz4352
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    RE: knots 2009/07/20 14:15:17 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: clinchknot

    Also, a palomar is going to be tough to tie using a #16 or smaller fly. I use an improved clinch and it works well as long as you take cold's advice and tie it properly.


    +2 on the improved clinch knot. only one I use. Use cold's advice and no worries.

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    acmaul13
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    RE: knots 2009/07/20 14:24:21 (permalink)
    Check out this site you should find it helpful www.netknots.com
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    deetz4352
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    RE: knots 2009/07/20 14:29:31 (permalink)
    Hope this helps , I liked it

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