[CreekMonster]

Its a "cinch" for me. Not sure of the proper name but you wrap from the top towards the hook and bring the tag end back up through a loop at the top. Its fast, easy, and I've never had a problem when tied properly. A few line breaks and bent hooks but as far back as I can remember, I've never had one fail.(Knock on wood) I've used it for around 20 years now. I use it for everything I fish for.Its one heck of a knot.Seems like the harder you snatch it, the tougher it gets, and I can tie one up in a few seconds( less than 10) IMHO

[outdooradvantage]

Very Cool Thread. This Plase Is A Smorgasborg Of Information...............

[King Bait Co.]

Not sure what knot I use is called. You just run the line though the eyelet of the hook and up about three inches. Twist the two lines together 13 times and run the end line though the loop above the eyelet and pull. Never breaks on me its a money knot for me. I use it on every thing.

[Palmetto Balsa]

Originally Posted by King Bait Co.

Never breaks on me its a money knot for me. I use it on every thing.

I hope you didn't just jinx yourself on that one.

[redg8r]

Originally Posted by King Bait Co.

Not sure what knot I use is called. You just run the line though the eyelet of the hook and up about three inches. Twist the two lines together 13 times and run the end line though the loop above the eyelet and pull. Never breaks on me its a money knot for me. I use it on every thing.

I think thats called a blood knot or a fisherman's knot, I use that one with mono & form a bulb on the line end with a lighter to prevent it backing up thru the twists.

I'm not sure it works well on other types of lines, but it rarely fails me with mono.

[hazmail]

'Will Not'. pete

[philB]

'Can Not'. philB

[Sonny.Barile]

Fishin-Fool
I tried your knot a minute ago on some 30 pound braid and I like it. I had what looked to be my biggest striper ever (wild) about 4 ft. pull a palomar out on this same size line. I got him to the boat, I tipped the rod straight up (probably a mistake) to reach for my glove and as I started to raise my head back up I watched my knot unwind. He slipped right off with my soft plastic still in his lip. I know it was tied well cause minutes before I pulled up a 15 incher. I have tried a few diferent knots and none really lock that braid down well. Some make the joint to stressed and the braid breaks which freaks me out cause this isnt supposed to happen with braid.

[cullin8s]

Palomar and double Palomar is what I use with everything except flouro where I use the improved clinch knot

[BobP]

Creek Monster, the knot you describe sounds like the San Diego knot. It works very well for fluorocarbon and is as quick to tie as a cinch knot. The Alton Jones knot is the same except the tag end is threaded only through the loop next to the hook, and not the top loop. I think knots that include wraps around the mainline to cushion it from shock are worthwhile for superlines and fluorocarbon. I've easily broken 30 lb braid tied with a Palomar knot by snap setting against a snag. I like the knot but no longer use it for everything. Here's a link to a knot tying instruction site, fyi.

http://shoreangling4u.tripod.com/knotguide/id30.html