Switching to braid

I don't see any reason why knot. I have tied a figure 8 knot like you use in rope climbing. It did not slip or cut. It held just fine

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Originally Posted by Loop Knot

Can’t tie a loop knot with braid.

I’m out.


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I nearly always use a loop knot with braid. But if your jig eye isnt COMPLETELY CLOSED it can slip out, especially with 10lb or smaller.
I use 10-15lb casting jigs
15-20lb tightlining with big rods 10-14'
30lb pulling cranks
Ive used a bunch of different brands. Im digging the Berkley x9 right now. Any of the 8 carrier braids are slicker and quieter thru the guides and just plain handle better IMO

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Originally Posted by Loop Knot

Can’t tie a loop knot with braid.

I’m out.


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Of course you can, use a surgeon's loop.

Here is a work around for the infamous gap in the line tie on a jig. Grab a piece of scrap line and tie your favorite knot at the line tie. Now slide the knot around the line tie till it drops in the gap. Pull SLIGHTLY tight and trim standing line. Any type or # test can now be used on the jig because IF it does slide around the tie, it will be prevented from entering the gap by the other knot.

Mike

Good work around

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Originally Posted by mikey16335

Here is a work around for the infamous gap in the line tie on a jig. Grab a piece of scrap line and tie your favorite knot at the line tie. Now slide the knot around the line tie till it drops in the gap. Pull SLIGHTLY tight and trim standing line. Any type or # test can now be used on the jig because IF it does slide around the tie, it will be prevented from entering the gap by the other knot.

Mike

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I eliminated that problem years ago. All the jig heads I use have a completely closed eye.

Regards

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

I eliminated that problem years ago. All the jig heads I use have a completely closed eye.

Regards

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That certainly fixed the problem

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

I eliminated that problem years ago. All the jig heads I use have a completely closed eye.

Regards

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Great if you can find them to purchase

And pay the premium

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Originally Posted by DALE HOLLOW NUT

Great if you can find them to purchase

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Well while one can’t find them now I have about a years supply left….maybe more. If by that time the supply chain has not gotten back to normal I’ll have to use something else. I am always on the lookout for a replacement and have some new ones on the way now to see if they will do. If not I’ll try another….it’s a journey I enjoy.

Regards


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