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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 20:40:49
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Thanks, that is really cool.....
Better too far back, than too far forward.
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flirod4evr
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 20:44:02
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Pretty cool. I've been looking for a good superline knot.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 20:52:15
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awesome I tie the palmor know once in a while when I get bored with the barrel knot i guess I need to be tying it more often!
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 21:07:40
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That was cool! Its reassuring to know that the knot that I almost exclusively use, the palomar, is so strong! Thanks for the links! Knots with the line going through the eye twice are hard to beat. The added plus for this knot is that its so simple to tie.
post edited by ShutUpNFish - 2008/02/13 21:28:23
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MuskyMastr
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 21:10:34
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I would like to see them try the improved trilene
Better too far back, than too far forward.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 22:38:31
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are they just using stress tests or are they also using flex stress tests. i still got dial up and the link is taking foever to load??
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 22:42:27
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Yeah I saw those the past couple weeks on vs on saturday mornings. The palomar is a hard knot to beat along w a trilene knot. They were both breaking the line before they broke the knots..
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 22:51:04
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I have almost always used the improved trilene for almost everything, I like the palomar, but it can get tough with small hooks and or crappy line. IMO
Better too far back, than too far forward.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 23:06:31
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Are these good for tippet too? That palomar looks very nice and simple to tie.
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Little35
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/13 23:19:03
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I don't use tippet too much so I can't answer that but, I think they are using the 15 lb test so that you can see the line easily and the line wont break as fast so that you can see a longer test. Just my thoughts.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/14 09:45:36
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For larger hooks, I use the the palomar or trilene knot.
Both work well for me.
However, as MuskyM mentioned, you can't get the line thru the hook eye twice with small flies commonlly used for Erie steel
No choice but to use the improved clinch knot
..L.T.A.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/14 11:44:29
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I agree with genieman. Trying to tie the palomar with a #16 nymph can be a challenge, especially with freezing fingers....  A little off topic, but have any of you guys ever use the eye threaders? I just got some this fall and it helps a lot with the tiny flies.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/14 23:54:21
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ORIGINAL: Bughawk
A little off topic, but have any of you guys ever use the eye threaders? I just got some this fall and it helps a lot with the tiny flies.
got too much stuff I can't find now in my chest pack  ..L.T.A.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/15 06:49:30
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I know what you mean genieman. These little threaders will fit in you fly box. The ones I have seen are designed to hold up to 5 or 6 flies. You thread the flies on before you start fishing and as you need them you just put your line through the end of the threader and pull the fly off. With eyes getting worse as I get older I have found the threaders a real help for the small flies.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/15 08:33:58
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Ya , a friend of mine  gave me one this past fall. Sure helps on the eyes.  Thanks Bug.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/15 09:33:31
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/15 09:47:15
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That is a good link. All of those knots are useful and not difficult to learn. I use most of them.
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 11:23:26
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Palomar is undefeated, it beat the 1982 Worlds Fair Knot.
They said today on the "show that if you have a knot that you think can beat the Palomar, send them an email."
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 11:42:19
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ORIGINAL: Little35
Palomar is undefeated, it beat the 1982 Worlds Fair Knot.
They said today on the "show that if you have a knot that you think can beat the Palomar, send them an email."
Id bet $100 it couldnt beat the bimini twist. The bimini twist is the ONLY knot that is actually stronger then the line itself, zero percent chance of the knot breaking if tied right. Whats their email?
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 11:48:50
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 11:53:22
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 11:54:48
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 11:56:08
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I dont know what is up with their site but it crashes firefox instantly.
Can you snag the address?
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Little35
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 12:39:16
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ORIGINAL: jlh42581
I dont know what is up with their site but it crashes firefox instantly.
Can you snag the address?
This is the only one that I could find: memberservices@fishingclub.com
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 13:29:13
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"Fly fishermen are born honest, but they get over it." - Ed Zern
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 16:29:46
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memberservices@fishingclub.com ORIGINAL: Little35
ORIGINAL: jlh42581
I dont know what is up with their site but it crashes firefox instantly.
Can you snag the address?
This is the only one that I could find: memberservices@fishingclub.com
Email sent
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RE: Knot Wars
2008/02/17 17:57:11
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Very informative thread. Thank you for the links!
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RE: Knot Wars
2011/03/12 08:16:32
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anyone have any catfish tips how to catch the big ones and what size hooks and pound line is best recommended.
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RE: Knot Wars
2011/03/12 08:31:32
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Night Crawlers, on the bottom, in the channels, in the early summer. Good Luck Salmmerman!
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