05-01-2005, 06:49 PM
[font "Poor Richard"][green][size 4]Sorry that isn't the answer. I definately know how to tie a surgeons knot having learned it in college when I majored in veterinarian science. My test involved two pieces of 12 lb test mono. The breaking point wasn't within the knot itself but right at the knot's end in every case. It broke at about a 15lb pull. I guess that I should be testing a piece of tippet and leader since I am looking to prevent the tag ends from catching on the rod's eyes. No big deal. I was just surprised that the line was breaking at the knot every time. By the way that is a good site for looking up knots. Will steal it from you to add onto JR's post on the FMB site.[/size][/green][/font]
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