04-13-2010, 06:07 PM
Yeah, the Palomar is my solid #2...it's a good easy knot. I think it's best with braid, but does work wonders on everything except fluorocarbon, like you said.
On that note, I have done the double improved clinch with fluorocarbon as well, and it works great, as long as you wet the line and take your time cinching it down. Have to take your time with fluorocarbon coated lines as well.
In general, I think people put too much stock in line strength, and not enough emphasis on knot tying. I'm a believer that a well tied knot, given the proper knot choice based on what line your using, is worth it's weight in gold. You can always adjust your drag, play the fish out, and (try to) keep your line out of the weeds and rocks to prevent line breaks, but almost any size fish could break or pull through a poorly tied knot, no matter how well you play them...
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On that note, I have done the double improved clinch with fluorocarbon as well, and it works great, as long as you wet the line and take your time cinching it down. Have to take your time with fluorocarbon coated lines as well.
In general, I think people put too much stock in line strength, and not enough emphasis on knot tying. I'm a believer that a well tied knot, given the proper knot choice based on what line your using, is worth it's weight in gold. You can always adjust your drag, play the fish out, and (try to) keep your line out of the weeds and rocks to prevent line breaks, but almost any size fish could break or pull through a poorly tied knot, no matter how well you play them...
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