Knot Question...

[Mr. Tangles]

From Leader to main (terminal) swivel, I use a clinch knot, and have always improved it.  Someone last weekend mentioned that on heaver (20-30 lb) lines, you should NOT improve it, just a straight clinch knot is best.  What do you say ?

Edited May 14, 2013 by Mr. Tangles

[Legacy]

if using a swivel... Palomar knot

[SalmonHound]

Agreed, Palomar knot.

[Sk8man]

The regular clinch knot is fine as long as you keep cinching it up as tightly as possible when tied and pull like h on it to test it out and cinch again....never had one let loose...

[Mr. Tangles]

Thanks SK8Man.  I think improving it actually allows it to loosen more easily with the heavier line.

[mostlymuskies]

I tie Improved Clinch Knot on all my 80 lb Fluorocarbon Muskie Leaders and have never had any pull apart in 20 years.I do use Polymar Knot on all powerbraids and 19 Strand Torpedo Wire.

Capt Larry

Edited May 16, 2013 by mostlymuskies