[Navillus]

Can't seem to find a knot that is easy to tie and have faith in while using 80LB. mono and attaching it to 300LB. snap swivel.I get numerous opinions but want to get used to using one knot

 

[lowlands]

palomar works well.

 

[06405]

Palomar one and only knot i use for connecting mainline to snap swivel. Simple and super strong.

 

[canyonfvr]

Palomar never had a problem with it

 

[BLUEFISH9]

A lot of guys like the double clinch, But im with everyone else with the palomar. Pretty much the only knot I tie offshore. Been using it a lot inshore as well.

 

[kcferry]

Uni Knot

http://www.in-fisherman.com/magazine/guides/cg2003Sp_Uniknot/

Palomar is good too...

 

[buy2ls]

The "Trilene" knot pretty much the connection that all the Socal long range guys tie.

Uses: The Trilene Knot is a strong and reliable knot to join monofilament line to hooks, swivels and lures. It resists slippage and failures.

Tying it: When trimming the tag end, leave about an eighth of an inch for security.

Advantages: The double wrap of line through the eye takes some of the strain and may be responsible for claims that this knot retains a high proprtion of ideal line strength. This is more likely when the thickness of the eye is greater than the line diameter.

How to tie this knot cut and paste the link
http://www.animatedknots.com/trilene/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

 

[FlyFishDive]

Another vote for the Palomar, it's quick and easy to tie and is supposed to be the strongest out there. Has 100% line strength according to pull tests.

One of the fishing shows has been doing knot pulling contest where a different knot is tied on each end of the line and then pulled to failure. The palomar had won them all even against the trilene.

 

[makoexpress]

Palomar or improved clinch. Neither has failed for us yet.

 

[MakoMike]

Another vote for the palomar.

 

[JMetaxas]

Palomar is a pal o' mine.

 

[fishon2407]

I've always used the improved clinch with no problems but with all the votes going for the palomar I might switch.Then again go with what works.

 

[MakoFever]

Double Clinch all the way. When i'm feeling lazy i'll use the palomar.

 

[B.Attitude]

I've always used the double uni-knot without a single failure.

 

[asiegel]

For big fish I have come to trust no knot other than the bimini twist (100% of line strength). The double line thus formed can be joined to your swivel with an offshore swivel knot which guarantees that if either leg of the double line breaks, you are still attached. Many people shy away from the bimini because it looks difficult, but it is one of the easiest knots I know. The Trilene and uni knots are harder to tie and more likely to fail unless tied perfectly.

 

[FlyFishDive]

I agree the Bimin has it's advantages, but I don't know about it being one of the easiest knots to tie.

It seems you need 5 hands, 3 legs, 2 men, small boy and at least 3 tries to get a knot that looks decent.

 

[asiegel]

2 legs 2 hands yes, all you need is a little practice.

 

[eppem]

For our club tournament we take the time and tie biminis and then use offshore knots...otherwise..keep it simple, cinch knot...never had one fail.

 

[FlyFishDive]

Asiegel,

Maybe a knot tying lesson/demo is in order at Sunset Ribs or Dad's.

 

[MakoMatt]

The knot I have been using for years is now known as the Berkley Braid knot. It's not that they invented it, it has been around for many, many years but I guess they like it for braid lines so they "stole" the name. Tied correctly, I have not seen it fail.

MakoMatt