09-10-2008, 09:42 PM
I'm surprised no one's mentioned spit.
I think a good old clinch knot works just fine as long as it is tied correctly. The secret is to add a little spit before you tighten it down. Goes for any other kind of knot too.
Lubrication allows the wraps to tighten correctly without stuff crossing over each other incorrectly or adding heat to damage the tippet.
I rarely use anything heavier than 4x, usually 5x or 6x and I don't think I have one in a thousand break off.
Ed
PS, always check your knot after you tie it and after you land any fish that you have to tussle with.
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I think a good old clinch knot works just fine as long as it is tied correctly. The secret is to add a little spit before you tighten it down. Goes for any other kind of knot too.
Lubrication allows the wraps to tighten correctly without stuff crossing over each other incorrectly or adding heat to damage the tippet.
I rarely use anything heavier than 4x, usually 5x or 6x and I don't think I have one in a thousand break off.
Ed
PS, always check your knot after you tie it and after you land any fish that you have to tussle with.
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