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I am tying 20 lb braid to a 2 oz weight on one end and a 30 lb mono leader to the other end. I am having a problem tying the mono to the weight and jig head using a improved clinch knot. I do the following: 1. Thread end of line through eye of hook. Double back making 5 or more turns around...

Can anyone direct me to a thread on knots for surf or throw out some suggestions?

Is there a knot out there that anybody knows of for tying braid to braid?? I know how to tie the blood , double uni , and just learned the slim beauty?? Any help would be appreciated Thanks Shawn

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Looking for some advice on knots, specifically joining a running line to a shock leader. I tried a few such as the Albright, but they break under tension. I don't want to loose my stripers by trying to up my technical knowledge. Maybe i should just stick with no shock leader. Help! Thanks, Dave

Nothing worse than fighting a fish and losing it to a mistake on your end. It could be the only fish you might get on an outing. I cant stress enough the importance of being comfortable and confident in your knots. The less tackle the better, the less chance in the link to fail. Case in...

Easy knots for the beginner. Practice so you can tie them in the dark. 1. The improved Clinch Knot. For attaching your line to the swivel. 2. The Palomar knot. The recommended knot for attaching braid to the plug / hook or to the swivel. 3. The simple snell using the uni knot. Thread six...

hey everyone i was hoping someone could help me out. I have decided to give surf fishing a serious effort this fall, and i am trying to tie my own rigs. i am using 60 lbs mono for my rigs and i am having trouble tying my knots properly, i cant get my palomar knots to seat right, it seems the...

i gunna rerig my rod today id like some help on good trust worthy knots anyone no any i tried the home page...

I still use 'rm to attach plugs to leaders. I won't change.:smile: Anyone else swear by 'em?

I switched line. I used Spiderwire Stealth and Fireline( on my Penns). I don't remember having any of those annoying wind knots with these lines mentioned above. In the past I've used other braids and seemed to have be undoing these knots quite frequently. Maybe because I'm finally getting...

Good site check it out!! http://www.animatedknots.com/roundturn/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

I decided to use braid this year and just strung up my 309's with 50# tufline XP. I usually use 30# mono, and so Im wondering which knots are OK with braid that maintain the most strength. Are improved clinch's OK? I know about palamars but Im not tying to hooks so...

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