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Old 01-22-09, 02:32 PM   #1
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Will the Palomar work with braided line or will it slip. And if it doesn't work what is your suggestion for a easy to tie knot for braided line.
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Old 01-22-09, 02:40 PM   #2
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i have used it on fireline catching snook and they pull hard.
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Most braided line recommends the Palomar knot. Most knots cut down on themselves, this is bad for braid. Use palomar and remember to wet the knot when tightening.
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Old 01-22-09, 02:58 PM   #4
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also remember to pull tag end and main line together as you tighten the knot
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Old 01-22-09, 03:08 PM   #5
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Most braided line recommends the Palomar knot. Most knots cut down on themselves, this is bad for braid. Use palomar and remember to wet the knot when tightening.
flfireman is right. The main reason the palomer knot works so well with braid is because it doesn't continually tighten as the fish pulls on it or with constant cranking. It is the recommended knot for braid. I particularly love it because it it so easy to tie and with little line waste.
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Old 01-22-09, 03:45 PM   #6
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I'd recommend always using a Double Palomar with braid. You'll have less problems with the knot slipping.
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Old 01-22-09, 04:57 PM   #7
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I use the Palomar with both Mono and Braid.
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Old 01-22-09, 06:17 PM   #8
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kevin...can you show the double palomar? thanks.
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Old 01-22-09, 07:04 PM   #9
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The palomar is the only knot Iuse on braid. I think it is for most people as well..

Kevin, I'm also interested to see the double palomar. Any pics?

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Old 01-22-09, 08:36 PM   #10
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I've had -0- problems with the Palomar and 15# Power Pro.
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Old 01-22-09, 09:38 PM   #11
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The double palomar knot is basically when making the overhand knot on a palomar knot, you double the overhand knot.That creates a double palomar knot. I think Power pro knot booklet had the double palomar knot listed ? P N J
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Old 01-22-09, 10:54 PM   #12
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Here's also a demonstation on tying the Double Palomar Knot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7bBugWIzHw


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Old 01-23-09, 08:52 AM   #13
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Woody, thanks for the link to the demo. Going to give the double Palomar know a try rather then the single Palomar I've been using with braid for years.
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Old 01-23-09, 12:07 PM   #14
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Palomar is the only knot to use with braid...be sure the line doesn't cross over itself in the lure eye, though. Could create a weak spot. Double Palomar sounds good too.
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Old 01-23-09, 02:39 PM   #15
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Woody, thanks for the link to the demo. Going to give the double Palomar know a try rather then the single Palomar I've been using with braid for years.
yea Joel, it was a new one for me too.


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Old 01-23-09, 02:55 PM   #16
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thanks mark, that looks easy enuff!
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Old 01-23-09, 03:02 PM   #17
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Thanks for the answers.... ive also never had a problem with the palomar know when i tie it with mono.
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Old 01-24-09, 11:27 AM   #18
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Thanks for the link to the double palomar. I too always tie a palomar whether I'm using mono or braid. I'll try the double.

For those of you that are new to the palomar and saw the video, doubling the line before passing it through the hook eye is not the best or easiest way to start the knot in most cases. Some hook eyes are so small or the line is so big (especially mono) that the easiest way to start the knot is to pass the tag end of the line through the eye and then pass the tag end of the line back through the eye in the opposite direction. The result is the same.
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Old 01-24-09, 11:37 AM   #19
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Thanks for the link, I think that will help.
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Old 01-24-09, 01:19 PM   #20
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i always crazy glue the knot.
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Old 01-24-09, 04:28 PM   #21
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Default Palomar Knot

I always use a double Palomarknot with Braid. Most Braids are a little slick out of the package, and the double just reinforces the strength of the line. You really should try the new Braids from Vicious Fishing. They really cast well on spinning and casting gear, and are small diameter for their pound test. You will be suprised. I also use their Florocarbon for a leader on my Braid for Drop Shotting up here on the Great Lakes.
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Old 01-24-09, 06:02 PM   #22
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thanks woody, those videos do make it look very simple. will use this knot ALOT!!!
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Old 01-26-09, 12:05 AM   #23
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Default Palamor Knot

I know some of you are going to think I'm crazy, but Ive used the Trilene knot for 45 years on mono and fluro, and I tried it several years ago when gorilla braid first came out and have been using it ever since ,and have never had a problem with my knot slipping or anything.
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Old 01-26-09, 06:38 PM   #24
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I know some of you are going to think I'm crazy, but Ive used the Trilene knot for 45 years on mono and fluro, and I tried it several years ago when gorilla braid first came out and have been using it ever since ,and have never had a problem with my knot slipping or anything.
If it works for you, great. No reason to change. It's just a more complicated knot to tie then a Palomar knot.
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Old 01-27-09, 05:35 PM   #25
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I'm a fan of the palomar knot as well. I agree that often, rather than push a loop through the eye, you need to pass the single end thru and back again. Also, the video didn't talk about saliva to lube the knot before tightening. Anyway, the single palomar has always worked well - I'll have to try the double.
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