Midgardian (04-10-2017)
I'm in freakin shock![]()
Been using it for over 50 years. I cannot remember it slipping, even one time. If it slips, it was probably tied incorrectly.
Let us see what the Pros say:
Bryan McDonough
- I use the Palomar Knot on 90 percent of my baits. Very strong knot. Use it with fluoro, mono and braid. I think it’s important to wet the line before cinching down the knot.
Keith Wilson
- The Palomar Knot is likely the most common knot used in most bass fishing applications. It works very well with braid, fluorocarbon and mono – the three most common types of line. It also retains a very high “knot strength” when done properly. It’s easy to learn, as well.
Daniel Bonneson
- I use the Palomar Knot for braid to hook and for drop shot applications.
Woo Daves
- Palomar Knot – This is the best knot for any kind of fishing, whether it is fresh or saltwater. The Palomar Knot is by far the knot of choice for almost all applications in fresh water. I will use the Loop Knot sometimes, but if you could only have one knot, it would be without a doubt the Palomar Knot.
Peter Larmand
- Palomar Knot is a quick and strong knot. I use most of the time when I want a quick strong knot on flippin’ jigs or worm hooks.
Keith Kavajecz
- Palomar Knot – FireLine and Nanofil are two great lines for walleye jigging. The Palomar Knot holds great even when using these thin diameter “super lines.” Plus, in the cold weather, there is no twisting and complicated threading for this knot!
Joey Nania
- The Palomar Knot is one of the very strongest and most simple knots that an angler could ever learn to tie. I use it for almost every application, except when using light-pound test fluorocarbon line. With light flourocarbon, the knot can dig in and cut your line, making other knots a better choice.
Rod Bates
- Palomar Knot –I use most of the time unless it is a long bait with three treble hooks.
Terry Peacock
- Palomar Knot – I use this knot for about 95 percent of the time. It's easy to tie and the knot strength is incredible.
Joe Aksamit
- Palomar Knot –Very simple to tie, has 100 percent of line strength. I use this in every application I can. Standard Palomar with mono, modified (two initial loops) with braid.
Kyle Weisenburger
- I like to tie a Palomar Knot when fishing braid especially, but also when throwing 15-pound or heavier monofilament or fluorocarbon. This knot is strong and reduces any slip in your tie during a hook set.
Greg Prince
- The Palomar Knot is my all-around go-to knot. It is easy, quick and very strong. I use it for all my braid, mono and fluorocarbon applications down to 10-pound test.
Chuck Kinard
- The Palomar Knot is the only knot I use. I have heard of people saying the Palomar had issues when using braid. But tied correctly, I have NEVER had an issue, and throw it approximately 50 percent of the time.
Jeff Aul
- The Palomar Knot is my go-to knot. I use this knot 90 percent of the time. It's a quick and easy-to-tie knot that is extremely reliable!
Kevin Revay
- Just forget about the hundreds of knots out there. In my opinion, the best knots to tie are the Uni Knot for fluorocarbon and Palomar Knot for mono and braid. Both knots are very dependable and easy to tie.
I am sure you have your reasons, but the pros dispute your opinion. I have never had a fish get off because I use Palomar knots.
But, if it is all the same to you, I'll take the words of people whose knots dictate their incomes.
This thread has gone from knotty to naughty and back to knotty.
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