Thread: Game Lure Knot

Sorry @Gibo. I hate the clinch knot. It is the only knot I have had fail more than once well below the presure I thought it should take (although this may have something to do with the person that tied it). I far prefer the uni knot as it does everything. You can tie it up tight onto something, make a loop, and join lines with it (even mono to braid). And if the mono is heavy (400lb) then the perfection loop is solid and quick to tie. Also I would not use copper crimps on mono as they tend to have sharp edges and can cut into it compared to alloy.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Sorry @Gibo. I hate the clinch knot. It is the only knot I have had fail more than once well below the presure I thought it should take (although this may have something to do with the person that tied it). I far prefer the uni knot as it does everything. You can tie it up tight onto something, make a loop, and join lines with it (even mono to braid). And if the mono is heavy (400lb) then the perfection loop is solid and quick to tie. Also I would not use copper crimps on mono as they tend to have sharp edges and can cut into it compared to alloy.

Ive had only a few clinch knots fail but agree with everything else. Ive had a fair few uni knots fail. For a loop i tie a dirty figure 8. Surprisingly strong. Yip copper for steel as i said

Originally Posted by Gibo

Ive had only a few clinch knots fail but agree with everything else. Ive had a fair few uni knots fail. For a loop i tie a dirty figure 8. Surprisingly strong. Yip copper for steel as i said

Figure 8 for a short double? I agree in light line. Like my Bimini twist too. Works well in braid.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Figure 8 for a short double? I agree in light line. Like my Bimini twist too. Works well in braid.

Yeah light line up to 80lb. I make all my dropper rigs with 4 fig 8s. Never had on pop yet. Those dumb dropper knots just pull tight against the hook with a big enough fish