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I know some use loop knots but I perfer a tight knot so it can be pushed towards hook point to make vertically fished jig stand out horizontally. That way it looks more natural and hook point is poised up to hook Crappie in the roof of the mouth on a light hook set.
I have used the uni knot for many years.
I used a tight knot many years ago when I fished single pole. I now use the loop knot because I think it gives a more natural action to the bait, especially during trolling, and I don't have to worry about whether or not the the knot has slipped. And it's strong.....I can't remember the last time I had a knot to fail.
I tie the improved clinch. Sometimes will use fas-snaps. On just a plain hook if I'm not in a hurry, I'll tie a snell. Never used a loop knot.
Loop knot
most of time i use fas-snap on my trolling poles and jig pole if iam out then i use loop knot!!!
U guys tie knots in ur line I use twisty ties or duck tape whatever is available that way I can change em out easy Rofl not really I use fas snaps
improved clinch....
which loop on Nimrod's link do you guys mean when you say "loop knot"
There's a Non-slip loop, Perfection Loop, Surgeon’s End Loop .....which one?
The loop knot I use was taught to be by an older gentleman and it really isn't on the link. It probably would be closest to the Surgeon's End Loop than any of the others.
I use a loop knot, the pacticular one I'm not sure,,but Billy E told me how to tie it,,its super strong and works well,,It does not slip.
It would be the non slip loop knot!
Improved clinch or loop knot depending on what I'm doing.
clinch jigging or loop when trolling
Fas-snaps on EVERYTHING....saves a tremendous amount of time if i'm having to change colors very often
loop knot
A loop knot KEEPS YOUR JIG HORIZONTAL in the water, is strong, allows for more action, and you never haft to worry about the position of your knot on the eye of the Jig. A loop knot gives you more fishing time through out the day by eliminating the need to constantly readjust a tight knot clinched up against the eye of your Jig. I keep my loop knot small no more than 1/4 inch in diameter at the eye of the jig.
Here is how I tie it, but usually a foot up from the end and a sinker on the end.
SeaRay
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...9irMx9PgoQtTgW
loop knot
I use the one I saw on a video by Todd Huckabee. Its alot like Searay's but I run the tag end through the eye first, then double the line and wrap it around two fingers twice then slide the jig between the loops that I made on my finger twice moisten and pull tight. Takes a little practice but is a strong knot.
Loop knot is my choice for jigs.
uni-knot!!!! can tie in the dark!!!!
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Originally Posted by CrappiePro
What size fast snaps are yall using....the smallest one for a 1/32 or 1/16 oz jig?
No name knot. Tried loop but cant tell any difference in catch rate.
I've been tying a Trilene knot since I was about 7 years old but have been considering going to a loop knot.
I have used the Huckabee Knot. there is a youtube video about it.
I have always used a clinch or improved clinch knot but have been considering going to a loop knot for certain applications. I was looking at the animated knots website that Nimrod listed and a few others, and there were a number of loop knots shown. We saw one on this thread, but I was curious if you all tie the same loop knot or if you have other variations.
if yall would go to fas-snaps you would not have to tye a knot in your line and its easy to change jigs or minner hooks on your trolling rigs!!!!!
If you use the type knot that's clinched against the eye...when you get it, so that it sits level....put a drop of fisherman's glue, or fast setting super glue to the eye, on the knot...it will stay there longer, so that between drops, your not having to reset it level to the horizontal line, so it looks more real to the fish...