Thread: 4# mono to 4# mono knot?

I used to use a blood knot, but lately have just been using a twice thru surgeons knot which is much easier.
Who cares if it is slightly larger, it wont be going thru the guides anyway.

Originally Posted by yobuck

I used to use a blood knot, but lately have just been using a twice thru surgeons knot which is much easier.
Who cares if it is slightly larger, it wont be going thru the guides anyway.

Good point. The twice thru is a pretty strong knot, tied carefully and well wetted before drawing tight. Due mostly to fumble fingers I now use it to tie replacement tippet on my fly leaders. Works well and the pans don’t seem to mind.
Bob

Originally Posted by BobC

Good point. The twice thru is a pretty strong knot, tied carefully and well wetted before drawing tight. Due mostly to fumble fingers I now use it to tie replacement tippet on my fly leaders. Works well and the pans don’t seem to mind.
Bob

3 times thru for making a loop knot on the jigs dosent bother them either Bob.

Originally Posted by yobuck

I used to use a blood knot, but lately have just been using a twice thru surgeons knot which is much easier.
Who cares if it is slightly larger, it wont be going thru the guides anyway.

Interestingly true Yobuck, BUT any line to line knot does have a very important issue. Although the percentage of line strength @the knot will NEVER be 100%, depending on the amount of line added, eventually, you will DREAD the famous "abbreviated cast"! This occurs with time/reties etc. when you encounter the "curb" within the spool caused by your "joint" that will shorten your cast. Large(more so) or small knots, even WITH close-cut, trimmed ends WILL cause this! What I do to "cure" this is to put a small piece of tape(electrical's fine) over the knot and voila "No mas"(quoting Roberto Duran{11-25-80})

u2s

Originally Posted by up2specks

Interestingly true Yobuck, BUT any line to line knot does have a very important issue. Although the percentage of line strength @the knot will NEVER be 100%, depending on the amount of line added, eventually, you will DREAD the famous "abbreviated cast"! This occurs with time/reties etc. when you encounter the "curb" within the spool caused by your "joint" that will shorten your cast. Large(more so) or small knots, even WITH close-cut, trimmed ends WILL cause this! What I do to "cure" this is to put a small piece of tape(electrical's fine) over the knot and voila "No mas"(quoting Roberto Duran{11-25-80})

u2s

No, his leaders are short, it doesn't even go through the line guides, I keep mine short also .