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Knot again!
Posted by: SKSOUTH on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 02:17 PM
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You did everything right and know that today you will land that large fish you've been trying for. You know what bait to use and how to present it because you've hooked up many times in the past. Suddenly the moment has come, your rod bends over double, the drag screams and the fight is on. An eternity passes until you feel the monster start to give up and you begin to reel it in. Then a sudden lunge, the rod bends hard and it's over. Broke off.
Looking at the line's end, you see no fraying or crimping, just broken. Why? This was brand new 40# test. When you wrapped it around two sticks at home to test it and pulled until your eyes bugged out, it wouldn't break and you know that this fish didn't pull near that hard. Why?
It's knot complicated. Some of the knots we commonly use cause stress points on the line which will break with a sudden shock like a fish lunging away.
On common knot combination I see a lot is when the leader is tied to the end of the line and the sinker is on a tied loop above. This setup usually results in breaking off at the hook side of the sinker knot, leaving only the sinker attached. If this is your preferred rig, correct the problem by allowing extra line at the leader knot and tie the sinker to this instead of cutting it off.
Any knot combination which uses loops tied with a half hitch off the main line creates a pinch point at the downward side of the knot. The best way to relieve this problem is to use leaders with a drop or double drop built in. This eliminates all but the main line knot and reduces the chance of breaking off.
If you must use loops off the main line, don't double the knots. This will allow the loop to become smaller during sudden shocks, even to the point of closing the loop, but will not pinch and cause a stress point.
Searching for the perfect knot to tie your lines? I prefer to use a Palomar knot for my rigs but there are others depending on your preference. I found good knot illustrations and tackle tips at FISH4FUN.COM.
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