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08-03-2005, 12:01 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Palomar. But I only use Seaguar floro. 40# and up I use needlenose to help cinch it down.
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08-03-2005, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
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Palomar, Never had one fail, but on some of the stiffer lines you really have to work to snug it down properly.
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08-03-2005, 12:10 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
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Originally Posted by nightfighter
Palomar. But I only use Seaguar floro. 40# and up I use needlenose to help cinch it down.
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Same here, haven't had a failure yet. |
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08-03-2005, 12:21 PM
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Where'd he go?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Rhody
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I'm also using mirage and tying palomar knots. No failures or issues of any sort. Just make sure to wet it good before cinching it down and get it good and tight. Even the 60 and 80# tie easily. Great stuff!
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08-03-2005, 12:43 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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Palomar and improved clinch knots. I had an old hacksaw laying around and I lopped off the wooden handle for it. For eel rigs I slip the swivel into a small nail and then take the handle and it snugs right up with the curve in my hooks then I just pull it tight. How are your palomars failing? You getting teh curly q thinggie?
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08-03-2005, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
Posts: 1,025
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They have been failing with only a squiggly end remaining. I have been snugging them down with pliers, wetting them with spit, and pulling the eel hooks from a nail in my wall to synch the knot. This is with the 80# flouro.
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08-03-2005, 04:20 PM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 3,296
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IMO 80# test is overkill, and may be the cause of your problems.
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i bent my wookie
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08-03-2005, 04:59 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
Posts: 801
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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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08-03-2005, 05:11 PM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 3,296
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by zacs
IMO 80# test is overkill, and may be the cause of your problems.
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I should say, it is overkill if you are targeting stripers. If larger prey is your quary, then by all means, throw on the 80 lb.
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i bent my wookie
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