BajaNomad

This knot held

maspacifico - 5-3-2010 at 09:38 AM

Still used the Palomar knot...just made sure it was right. Lure this time though, not a second hook. I pulled the hook out of the first one cause I wasn't getting anywhere after 40 minutes....this one was in the kayak after 20 minutes. 35 pounds. Nice!

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stimbo - 5-3-2010 at 10:31 AM

Nice job!

24baja - 5-3-2010 at 10:56 AM

I use the Palomar for almost all my fishing knots. Learn it and you really don't need another one! Nice Fish. Connie

Bob and Susan - 5-3-2010 at 01:37 PM

palomar knot

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bacquito - 5-3-2010 at 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by Bob and Susan
palomar knot


Thanks for the diagram.

wessongroup - 5-3-2010 at 01:52 PM

Nice fish, and it sounds like a lot of fun.. fishing from a kayak and/or the floaters.. man, that is cool..

classicbajabronco - 5-23-2010 at 03:32 PM

long live the palomar, UNI or whatever else you what to call it.

Just rememberto spit on the knot before you cinch to lubricate the knot so the leader won't get burnt and weakened, and always pull the knot tight using the tag end, so any accident burn or weakness is pulled out of the knot rather back into the leader or mainline.

Both of these tips works on most knots on Flouro, mono, and braid.

Nice fish!

durrelllrobert - 5-25-2010 at 09:50 AM

I tied the knot again 18 months ago and it's still holding :biggrin:

Timo1 - 5-25-2010 at 10:12 AM

Can't wait to try it on the bait rigs I make up

classicbajabronco - 5-25-2010 at 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by durrelllrobert
I tied the knot again 18 months ago and it's still holding :biggrin:


that knot is now probably stronger than your 18mo old rotten line......but if it works it works;D

Hook - 5-25-2010 at 02:22 PM

A Palomar is not a UNI as I recall. Isn't the UNI also called the Stren knot?

Yes, a Palomar is a strong knot but I have read that it doesnt absorb shock well from a monster hit.

classicbajabronco - 5-25-2010 at 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by Hook
A Palomar is not a UNI as I recall. Isn't the UNI also called the Stren knot?

Yes, a Palomar is a strong knot but I have read that it doesnt absorb shock well from a monster hit.


Damn it....I hate when I am wrong...but I stand corrected...
:fire:
http://www.animatedknots.com/uniknot/index.php

Hook - 5-25-2010 at 05:12 PM

I'm a big fan of the San Diego jam knot or the double San Diego jam knot. Works in mono or braided lines. Easy to tie, although not as easy as the palomar.

Bob H - 5-25-2010 at 05:48 PM

This is all very good information... thanks.