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malice6372
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2012/05/29 15:37:40
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Knots
What knot does everyone suggest for tying worm hooks? Here is my scenario: I put a 1/16 bullet weight, bead, then tie my 2/0 hook using a palomar knot. I can catch a few fish, but then on a hook set the line breaks or the knot slips when the bead and weight slide down and hit the knot. I use Power Pro 20lb. moss green braided on a medium action 6'0" Ugly Stik. Suggestions?
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Re:Knots
2012/05/29 16:16:32
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Make sure you are properly tying the Polamar knot - I never have a problem with it.
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Re:Knots
2012/05/29 16:46:50
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Make sure you are properly tying the Polamar knot - I never have a problem with it.
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I have never had a palomar break or slip.
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Re:Knots
2012/05/29 16:53:01
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Maybe try a short flouro leader, the line could be gettin chaffed or wrapped up. Flouro is more abrasion resistant and less limp. I've also never had an issue w palomar knots, but have had fraying issues.
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Re:Knots
2012/05/29 16:55:23
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palomar works great. If you using a leader you could try a snell knot. That way the bead and weight will hit the eye of the hook and not the knot.
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2012/05/29 19:26:06
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Why not just use weighted hooks instead of using the bead and bullet weight. That would eliminate the slippage of the bullet weight on our knot completely. But what do I know its just a suggestion . The fish have no trouble picking up a weighted hook.
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2012/05/29 20:33:55
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Are you certain you have genuine Power Pro? There is **** out there. I did have a spool that seemed to break and the company replaced it.
Regarding knots, Polamar knots don't often slip although braid can slip a little. Don't clip the tag too close to the knot. Might help.
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2012/05/30 13:47:11
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Could be an issue with the bullet weight. Do you peg it? Not all weights are created equal. Some have sharp edges from inferior lead pours - they can easily cut into the line. Check these gnarly looking things:
That has frayed / broken line written all over it after repeated strong hooksets. I prefer a weight with the plastic insert in the center so line will not be in contact with the metal. Gambler makes good ones, but in time that plastic insert will eventually crack at the bottom - usually after many hooksets:
I use these screw-in weights often on worms. Another advantage of the screw-in, you pull your plastic past the eye of the hook and it can actually protect the knot, should the weight come loose.
I now use a bobber stop to protect the knot when I don't want it pegged. These really became popular for punching. Simple to add to your line after the bullet weight and before tying the hook. They're cheap, usually only need one per trip for my t-rig rod:
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2012/05/31 11:32:35
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I will give them a shot.
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Re:Knots
2012/05/31 14:47:02
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Also, make sure the loop you put your hook through is not twisted, and make sure the loop cinches down above the hook eye, not around it.
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