Easy way to tie a HOOK

1212hammer · Post by **1212hammer** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 3:47 pm

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If your realy new to fishing this may help you tie a HOOK

texnomad · Post by **texnomad** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:34 pm

Don't even think about trying to use that clinch knot with braid.

Kirk B. · Post by **Kirk B.** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:23 pm

I've never used braid. What knot would I use if I were to start.

No, seriously. I looked at it when it first came out and decided I didn't need it. You lot at least got me THINKING about fishing saltwater, so I better learn what I need to know, yeah?

Kirk B.

tomballplugger · Post by **tomballplugger** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:10 pm

Remember, an easy knot isn't necessarily the correct knot.
My preferences (which have been altered after almost a year of throwing lures exclusively and about 8 months of throwing braid exclusively): braid to fluoro leader with a crazy Alberto, fluoro leader to lure with a non slip (mono) loop knot

texnomad · Post by **texnomad** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 5:16 pm

Two knots take care of my needs for fishing line. Uni to Uni for leader attaching and San Diego Jam for other needs. Both work well on mono, fluoro and braid.

Tim Austin · Post by **Tim Austin** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:30 am

I have been SHOCKED at the strength of a Davy or double Davy knot. When I first saw it, I thought they must be kidding so I tied it on a hook. I used a pair of pliers and yanked and twisted and pulled on the hook. The line finally broke but the knot held. I dragged in dozens of fish with it and it never failed. Would someone else please try that knot and let me know if it works as well for them?

texnomad · Post by **texnomad** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 11:02 am

The Davy knot slipped with Windtamer 20# when I tried it. Worked great on mono.

Tim Austin · Post by **Tim Austin** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 3:03 am

tomballplugger wrote:Remember, an easy knot isn't necessarily the correct knot.
My preferences (which have been altered after almost a year of throwing lures exclusively and about 8 months of throwing braid exclusively): braid to fluoro leader with a crazy Alberto, fluoro leader to lure with a non slip (mono) loop knot

Why does it have to be "correct?" I talked to an older guy at Cabelas once who was just recently turned on to fishing. He had arthritis and shaky hands and was asking if there were easier ways to tie on tackle. I taught him a few choice, EASY, knots and he was thrilled! His wife even thanked me! I'm sorry if I've read you wrong but I think fishing should bring folks together, not find ways to be picky or exclusive.

texnomad · Post by **texnomad** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:57 am

A correct knot, in my world, is one that holds when put under strain every time.

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