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Sweetwater · 08-03-2005, 04:59 PM

I use the Palomar knot whenever it is feasible, for attaching a swivel or terminal tackle to the line. It can be a bit tricky on long lures with multiple trebles. I've NEVER had a palomar fail either with braided, mono, or flourocarbon.

Otherwise I used an improved clinch knot.

For attaching leader to line (or backing) I use an albright knot. I've never had a problem with an albright when attaching mono, flouro, or dacron (backing). But, I have had some problems attaching lighter (#30 test) braided to mono with an albright. Some guys like to use a "wind-on" swivel like the SPROs, but they're pricey.

08-03-2005, 04:59 PM	#11
Sweetwater Ruled only by the tide iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Truro Posts: 801	Knots I use the Palomar knot whenever it is feasible, for attaching a swivel or terminal tackle to the line. It can be a bit tricky on long lures with multiple trebles. I've NEVER had a palomar fail either with braided, mono, or flourocarbon. Otherwise I used an improved clinch knot. For attaching leader to line (or backing) I use an albright knot. I've never had a problem with an albright when attaching mono, flouro, or dacron (backing). But, I have had some problems attaching lighter (#30 test) braided to mono with an albright. Some guys like to use a "wind-on" swivel like the SPROs, but they're pricey.
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