knot failure

[The Dad Fisherman]

I use the Improved Clinch Knot for Leaders to Breakaways...I only use 40 lb floro for the leaders, not Mono

[Diggin Jiggin]

I only use palomar's.

[Back Beach]

Couple suggestions/questions

How old is the leader material?

Did you wet the knot down good before tightening it?

I would go with a regular clinch knot versus an improved clinch on mono heavier than 25# test.
50# mono tightens down much better with a normal clinch versus the improved. I like to use 6 or 7 turns and then dunk the whole thing in water before I tighten it down.

For hooks, I snell directly to the hook and use gami 6/0 octopus hooks with offset eyes if I'm eel fishing.

[eastendlu]

Originally Posted by Diggin Jiggin

I only use palomar's.

Best Knot in the world.

[MikeToole]

Palomar knot is easy and strong, can tie them in the dark even with cold fingers. Once I go about 50# mono I perfer the clinch kont.

This does not mean there is anything wrong with the clinch knot. Make sure the wraps don't over lay and be sure to wet the line.

[fishsmith]

Originally Posted by Diggin Jiggin

I only use palomar's.

ditto

[1dozenraw]

Originally Posted by Diggin Jiggin

I only use palomar's.

Yup.