Which knot for braided line?

General Fishing Discussion
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I recently bought a used rod/reel combo on here and it came already spooled with braided line.

This is my first experience with braid and am curious which knot you use.

Can I still use the old “Improved clinch” or maybe the “Palomar”?

Thanks.

2006 17’ Sea Hunt Triton w/ 90 Yamaha, formerly a 1991 15’ Key West Explorer w/ 60 Johnson.

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Palomar.

Pioneer 222 Sportfish
Yamaha 250

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Originally posted by Long Enuff

Palomar.

Pioneer 222 Sportfish
Yamaha 250

x2

Carolina Skiff JV17
Hydra-Sport 22 Bay

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X3

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I kind of figured that, but wanted to hear from those with experience.

Can I still use the “Improved Clinch”, or not?

Thanks guys!

2006 17’ Sea Hunt Triton w/ 90 Yamaha, formerly a 1991 15’ Key West Explorer w/ 60 Johnson.

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Clinch knot is not recommended for braid.

Pioneer 222 Sportfish
Yamaha 250

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Palomar x4

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Surgeon’s loop. Super fast, strong, easy to tie with cold wet fingers (kayak fishing guy)

And I can change lures without cutting it

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I never have any problems with a uni, uni to uni or snell knots. I have thoroughly tested them, and uni is a really simple not. I use snell knots for snell hooks or hooks that have a gap in the eye which braid will slide through.

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I have always used the uni and never have had a problem. One more thing- Always make sure you wet any type of knot before pulling it tight when using braid.

17’ Mako

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I’ve been using the San Diego knot for fluorocarbon and braid for about 3 years. It reminds me of the uni knot. I sometimes have to retie the braid if the knot doesn’t snug up correctly. Haven’t had the knot fail or slip yet. Pretty easy to tie once you learn it. I always wet the line before snugging it up.

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Palomar X5

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Xpress H20B Bay Series
Yamaha 115 SHO

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I’ll try the Palomar, as I’m familiar with it and the Uni.

I need to learn the Surgeon’s and San Diego knots.

Thanks everyone!

2006 17’ Sea Hunt Triton w/ 90 Yamaha, formerly a 1991 15’ Key West Explorer w/ 60 Johnson.

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palomar is very reliable, but ive also never had a properly tied and sinched down clinch knot fail even with sharks or big redfish. that will probably vary between brands, but with power pro or cajun braid ive never had a problem with either knot.

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I’ve had a clinch knot pull out of braid, not mono but I don’t tie the improved clinch. I have put my clinch knots to the test on very heavy fish where I was out classed. Palomar for braid but I learned the hard way with either if it isn’t pretty, especially the clinch, like doesn’t pull down right, cut it off and try again. It will embarrass you…well I got a little off topic. Palomar lol

2005 Sea Hunt 212 Triton
“Head East”

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The fg knot is the best knot for braid to mono or floro, hands down.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjzUb5QRKuk

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If I’m tying braid directly to a swivel and not to leader, Palomar.

Tying to mono leader, FG knot.

1994 Hewes Redfisher 18, 2004 Yamaha 150 VMAX
Malibu X-Factor Kayak

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Palomar. FG is so much better/easier the 2nd and third+ time you tie it. First time was a PITA… after that, no sweat…

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