Salish Ponds??? - Page 2

The Nothing · 07-10-2008, 10:32 PM

The ponds on the So. side of Glisan are fenced and posted private property. There are fish there... but...

as for knots... switched to the Palomar about a month ago. I love it. Fast to tie with practice, and i've not had a bad knot since. Snags i've fought through have ended with me either getting my lure back, or a busted swivel...

FishSchooler · 07-11-2008, 08:01 PM

Actually, he said that the trilene knot lasted longer, it just slid off, the other just snapped, faster. He just had to "give" the win to the P knot

flippinbaits · 07-11-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FishSchooler

Actually, he said that the trilene knot lasted longer, it just slid off, the other just snapped, faster. He just had to "give" the win to the P knot

exactly...if a knot slides off, it's knot strength is not holding up to the strength of the line. The palamor held up fine, the line broke b4 the knot, therefore it was the strongest knot.

if a fish breaks you off, you want to know it did not slide off, but rather the line broke. this tells you your knot was strong enough, just need to lighten the drag or use heavier line.

plus the palomar knot works with superlines and with flurocarbon very well. and if you learn how to drop shot you will need to know how to tie this knot.

so in my personal opinion it is the most usefull and strong knot out there.

Troutski · 07-11-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by flippinbaits

exactly...if a knot slides off, it's knot strength is not holding up to the strength of the line. The palamor held up fine, the line broke b4 the knot, therefore it was the strongest knot.

if a fish breaks you off, you want to know it did not slide off, but rather the line broke. this tells you your knot was strong enough, just need to lighten the drag or use heavier line.

plus the palomar knot works with superlines and with flurocarbon very well. and if you learn how to drop shot you will need to know how to tie this knot.

so in my personal opinion it is the most usefull and strong knot out there.

It is such a diverse knot that it can also be used with rope....great knot strength.

Chuck

FishSchooler · 07-12-2008, 09:15 AM

I dunno, I'll just stick to the trilene cause I like it better, cause it looks better. =D

Gurthy · 07-12-2008, 11:42 AM

Guess i'll make the switch to the palomar knot.

Do all of you retie your hooks or lures every fishing trip even if you are going to use the same lure that is tied on from your previous fishing trip. I know its smart to tie a fresh knot... but i'm curious how many of us actually do it.

Most of the time I did not retie... but this last time it cost me a hawg of a bass, so i will definetly change my ways

chris61182 · 07-12-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurthy

Do all of you retie your hooks or lures every fishing trip even if you are going to use the same lure that is tied on from your previous fishing trip. I know its smart to tie a fresh knot... but i'm curious how many of us actually do it.

Whether or not I retie is usually based on the state of the line and the knot. If they're starting to show any signs of fraying I retie, if not then I don't bother.

flippinbaits · 07-12-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurthy

Guess i'll make the switch to the palomar knot.

Do all of you retie your hooks or lures every fishing trip even if you are going to use the same lure that is tied on from your previous fishing trip. I know its smart to tie a fresh knot... but i'm curious how many of us actually do it.

Most of the time I did not retie... but this last time it cost me a hawg of a bass, so i will definetly change my ways

after every trip when i pack my stuff up i break it all down, then i retie all new knots when going back out. There is just too much stuff to affect the knots attached to the bait. Direct sunlight/heat, abrasion due to putting away in car, storage in garage. And honestly how long does it really take to retie? The extra minute is worth that extra fish imho. especially when the bites are scarce. I have to remind my self to check the line. after every fish i catch i run my hand along the line to make sure there are no ticks in it.

by the way, what line were you using? that also is important.

FishSchooler... im not trying to knock the trilene knot. No doubt it is a tough one. And you are darn right it does look cool. I would prob use it once in awhile if i knew how to tie it. But go with what gives u the confidence, it's all about confidence

FishSchooler · 07-12-2008, 07:39 PM

Trilene is no doubt easier to tie than a P knot. If you got huge fingers, then it might be a problem.

It is so easy, just run the line through the eye of a hook twice, so you get a raindrop shape with a circle in it, then twist the tag around the main line above the drop 3-7 times, the more the stronger. It's a lot easier with stiffer lines.

flippinbaits · 07-12-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FishSchooler

Trilene is no doubt easier to tie than a P knot. If you got huge fingers, then it might be a problem.

It is so easy, just run the line through the eye of a hook twice, so you get a raindrop shape with a circle in it, then twist the tag around the main line above the drop 3-7 times, the more the stronger. It's a lot easier with stiffer lines.

that is more twists right there than 3 palomar knots

07-10-2008, 10:32 PM	#11
The Nothing Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: PDX Posts: 64	The ponds on the So. side of Glisan are fenced and posted private property. There are fish there... but... as for knots... switched to the Palomar about a month ago. I love it. Fast to tie with practice, and i've not had a bad knot since. Snags i've fought through have ended with me either getting my lure back, or a busted swivel... __________________ ~Isaac back fishing after a 15 year hiatus

07-11-2008, 08:01 PM	#12
FishSchooler Master Angler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Oswego Posts: 987	Actually, he said that the trilene knot lasted longer, it just slid off, the other just snapped, faster. He just had to "give" the win to the P knot __________________ Give a man some powerbait, he'll fish for a day, teach the man how to make powerbait, he won't be fishing at all.

07-12-2008, 09:15 AM	#15
FishSchooler Master Angler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Oswego Posts: 987	I dunno, I'll just stick to the trilene cause I like it better, cause it looks better. =D __________________ Give a man some powerbait, he'll fish for a day, teach the man how to make powerbait, he won't be fishing at all.

07-12-2008, 07:39 PM	#19
FishSchooler Master Angler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Oswego Posts: 987	Trilene is no doubt easier to tie than a P knot. If you got huge fingers, then it might be a problem. It is so easy, just run the line through the eye of a hook twice, so you get a raindrop shape with a circle in it, then twist the tag around the main line above the drop 3-7 times, the more the stronger. It's a lot easier with stiffer lines. __________________ Give a man some powerbait, he'll fish for a day, teach the man how to make powerbait, he won't be fishing at all.

07-12-2008, 11:42 AM	#16
Gurthy Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 25	Guess i'll make the switch to the palomar knot. Do all of you retie your hooks or lures every fishing trip even if you are going to use the same lure that is tied on from your previous fishing trip. I know its smart to tie a fresh knot... but i'm curious how many of us actually do it. Most of the time I did not retie... but this last time it cost me a hawg of a bass, so i will definetly change my ways

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