5 Knots You Need To Know! Best Fishing Knots Made Easy!
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2020
- Learn a couple of these easy knots and you'll be able to catch fish anywhere in the world! We choose our knots based on ease of tying and consistent results. You don't need special tools and you don't need to use your knees and toes to help tie them. These knots are EASY!
Today Tim is showing the 5 knots we use for all of our fishing. The 3 "Line-To-Lure" knots are the San Diego Jam knot, Palomar Knot, and Uni Knot. The two "Line-To-Line" (leader) knots are the Double Uni Knot and the Double Blood Knot.
Every time "knots" come up everyone seems to have an opinion. Some people insist on tying incredibly complex knots. Others prefer knots that require special tools. Some anglers just tie whatever knot their grandpa taught them because it works... most of the time. We choose our knots based on a handful of variables. The knot must be easy to tie on the water and can't take an excessive amount of time. It must work with a variety of lines and line sizes. And most important, you must be able to visibly verify that it is tied correctly.
Now that you know the knots to tie, let's talk about line. There are different lines for different purposes. Below is a breakdown of all our favorite fishing lines for different circumstances. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each line.
Braided Lines... We use these lines for the vast majority of our fishing. Braided line is incredibly strong, has very little stretch, and is very thin. The downside of braid is that its highly visible in the water. For power fishing techniques like frogging, topwater, flipping, etc braid is amazing! It gives you incredible power to set the hook hard and drag the fish away from cover. In these situations its okay to tie the braided line direct to your lure. If you're fishing slower or in clearer water you'll want to add a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader to reduce visibility.
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Fluorocarbon Lines... Fluorocarbon is the best of both worlds between braid and mono. It has good sensitivity, strength, and is virtually invisible in the water. Its a great stand alone line for all fishing applications (except for topwater because it tends to sink) but it truly shines as a finesse line. It can be used as a main line or as a leader (Sniper for finesse leader, FC100 for power fishing leader).
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Monofilament... Mono is what most anglers start with. Its incredibly forgiving, has a lot of stretch, is very strong, and its relatively cheap. Traditionally monofilament shines for topwater and crankbaits where stretch is a plus. Over the years we have shifted to braided line and currently only use monofilament as a leader material.
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Line Size Recommendations By Technique...
Dropshot- 10 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon
Crankbait- 12-17 lb Fluorocarbon or 30 lb Braid
Topwater- 40 lb Braid or 15 lb Mono
Frog- 65 lb Braid
Jig- 50 lb Braid, 15-20 lb Fluorocarbon, 15-20 lb Mono Leader
Ned Rig- 8 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon
Senko- 30 lb Braid, 10-15 lb Mono leader, 12 lb fluorocarbon
Shakey Head- 20 lb Braid, 10-12 lb fluorocarbon, 10 lb mono leader
Spnnerbait/Chatterbait- 15-20 lb fluorocarbon, 40-50 lb Braid
Big Swimbait- 80 lb braid, 25-35 lb mono or fluorocarbon leader
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Thanks for using rope to show us , everyone else uses 1 pound fishing line..
You guys single handedly just made the best knot tying video out there. THANK YOU! Been watching your channel for years and have recently got into trout fishing as well and have been looking for ways to tie leaders together and you guy’s like always crushed all the other competition on RUclips for a knot tying videos! I can now tie a double uni like it’s nothing
San Diego Jam Knot: 2:40
Palomar Knot: 5:25
Double Palomar Knot: 8:30
Uni Knot: 10:22
Double Uni Knot:13:41
Double Blood Knot: 17:00
Very nice presentation.I know and use most of these knots already and it was still interesting watching it demonstrated with the rope visual.Good job.
You guys are awesome! Thanks for taking me from a beginner to a successful tournament angler in just 6 months!
This is hands down the best knot video on RUclips. It’s not just a “tie this knot everyone says it’s good” but he explains pound test to braid and leader. The glide bait knot. The reasons on why he ties these over other knots
Only had 2 knots in my arsenal all my life. Now I've got 4 I'm gonna be using. Thanks Tim! Hopefully the San Diego jam will help me stop casting my big baits off about mid day.
Gotta have the Trilene/double clinch knot...super easy and dependable and double loop on the eye/snap/ring/arm of the lure, and provides more front tightened coils that protects the knot against abrasion, akin to the SDJK.
Good stuff mango.
The SD jam and the double uni are my go to knots.
I tie a single uni it is stronger and easier to tie
@@michaelking6681 not stronger than a SD jam but to each his own
Thanks Tim
I love the uni knot. Best knot there is.
Awesome information and demonstration! Thanks!
I literally was watching the knot video Matt did five years ago last night. Thought to myself that a new knot video must be in the making soon and what do you know....Thanks guys. These are the only knots I use as well and I’m always confident with them. I’m always surprised how few people I meet that don’t know bout the blood knot
Thank you, very helpful video.
These vids are awesome. Its basic stuff, but its foundation. Thanks Tim!!
Good job Tim! Thanks 😊 for the clear knot instructions. I use the double uni and Palomar, but not the SD Jam. I’m gonna try it.
Thank you for this! Very informative 👍🏻
best lesson on knots i have seen
I'm glad you finally used something larger and more visible than fishing line like matt did in all of your past knot tying videos. So this is an improvement. I do wish it was shot in a pov though, a lot easier to learn the knot from that view rather than looking at the person tying it.
I learned the blood knot from one of your older videos. It took some time to get it down, but I can do it very easily now and I always use it for my connection knots for braid to leader.
I"ve tried to tye the blood knot too many times to count and finally got to see it done with colored rope, tied slowly and learned where I was making my mistake. Thanks again for another great vid.
THANK YOU TIM!!! A Much Improved knot than I've been using with the Braid to Mono knot. You Guys keep up the Great work.
Absolutely awesome thanks
I finally figured out how to tie the fg knot and once you get it it’s really pretty easy. That’ll be my go to connection knot now, it’s just so small and strong.
i use fg most of the time especially on a spinning rod techniques. Use on my baitcasters too intsead of alberto. Times i have used a double uni in a pinch with no fail.
THANK YOU BUDDY THIS WAS A GREAT HELP TO ME.
Great video Tim. Very thorough. I seen many knot tying videos this was one of the easier ones to follow along to. Thank you. Both you guys keep up the amazing work .
Sweet looking kitchen cabinetry and backsplash, very smooth looking
Thank you for the video. The way you chose to show how to tie the described knots really helped. It was a excellent way to give a good visual on tying correctly. Thanks again.
I am going to start using that jam knot for sure thanks. I'm a river guide for walleye and smallmouth. I use a lot of #10 braid to fluoro leaders #6 to #15 and I have found that the Alberto knot is the knot to use with light line connections very strong easy to tie and easy through guides if you trim tag ends real close. Thanks for all the great content
Job well done been tying those knots all my life👍🤠🎣🐟🐠
Love the videos man keep it up!
Good stuff Tim! 💯
Excellent demonstration video…. Well explained and easy to understand these knots.
Agreed that a knot should be easy to tie 👍
I've been using the Uni knot for everything recently because it's so easy and I haven't had any problems with it. I use to tie the improved Clinch knot but the Uni is more than secure enough and is much easier to tie
Used the uni-uni for years but recently switched to trying to Alberto and the Yucatan. So far I found both of those move through my guides better and have landed some sizable fish through thick thick cover with no issues. Both super easy to tie too
Great knot demo. I started using the San Diego Jam and I really like it. Got hung up the other day and had to break off the snag. I was fishing from shore. Neither the connection knot or the hook knot broke. The line actually gave first. So I’d say those are some strong knots!!! 👍🏻
Well done.
I can FINALLY tie the SD Jam knot now! I had given up on it!
Great lessons Tim! Always wanted to know how to tie the SD Jam knot, I heard it was killer! Sweet, and Thanks!
I was always putting the san Diego knot thru the loop that I created on top. I now will tie the knot correctly thanks to you Tim. thank you
I do this too. Never put it through the bottom loop just the top one. Never failed yet. Really fast to tie too
Thanks Tim for the knot tying lesson. You answered my questions just by showing me. I will be using these knots a lot. The fishing here in Stanislaus County is picking up for me. I don't have a boat yet but since I watched your video on Old Town Kayak's going to get one very soon.
You take care buddy, Skip from Riverbank, California.
You do a excellent job of teaching and explaining the knots. I use the double blood a lot but I struggle with this knot and I have had problems with it especially with light line. I am going to try the double uni, looks like it could be a great knot
Thanks for using rope excellent idea. Love the channel
Ott Defoe has a great video on the FG. I can tie it now in a minute or two. A double uni for leader is always where I break off. Usually not on fish but hang ups. One will slip over the other.
Thank you
Great stuff guy !
Darn good tutorial 👍🏾
Double San Diego is great, I use it to throw surface irons
Great video 👍
Good video
Awesome video
Great content as always, bro.
As usual with you guys on your channel. Good video. I found another video on here that was from 11 years ago and think it would have been a good addition to this video or even a future video. That being the Snell knot. Using a combination of a properly pegged bullet weight and Snell knot really can improve your hook sets. I know it has for me.
I was using an RP knot until my strike king 8.0 came loose. Double blood knot will be what I use going forward. Thank you!!
Im going to be using the double blood knot alot more i use the FG knot for my leaders rn and its strong and thine knot but not easy to tie in the field at all! Blood seams similiar in strength and thiness but much easier!
been using bloodknot for my dropshot rod mite have to try the uni to uni
Home Depot has Fiberfix glue that has a UV light combined. Best glue ever IMO. Thanks for the knot tips!
Sweet
Sometimes I just use Elmer's glue. Gotta be clear though, don't want the fish seeing it. Great video though, definitely needed easy to tie knots.
Thanks for showing us the ropes on knot tying
Thanks Tim! I use dbl uni for braid to flouro as well. Usually works great, but had a couple leader knot breaks yesterday. Here's what I did: 40 lb braid to 15 lb fluoro. Double uni knot with SIX loops on each side. Throwing jigs on an SLX MH in 15' of water. Had to set hooks pretty hard to convert. As I said, had 2 breaks at leader knot. Should I: Increase the number of loops to 8 or 9, or go to a blood knot? Thanks.
I use the uni knot for just about everything. I discovered the uni knot a couple years ago on youtube. Before that it was the improved clinch and the blood knot. To be honest, I really hate the blood knot. I still use the palomar for dropshotting, but that's the only time I tie it.
I usually do uni sometimes palomar
Palomar and Uni to Uni splice for braid, for mono I'll tie the improved clinch.
I tie a similar knot to the SD jam, instead of going through the bottom loop and up to the 2nd loop, instead I just tread it to the top loop. I've only recently broken off once a couple weeks ago. Also I only do a 4 wrap to the lure.
Dig the beard bro! Good stuff.
I have been using the palomar knot for years. Never knew about the dbl palomar
Bimini is the way for straight braid. super strong and can change lures without having to retie
i need to know them. as you said to many knots out there
I had to stop using the double-uni knot because it kept breaking, I believe because of line burn when cinching it down (even when slobbered on)... any advice on how to avoid this? (FWIW, I went through a lot of braid-to-leader knots before I finally started using the Alberto knot w/10 turns - the leader doesn't get cinched so there's little chance of burning)
Thanks for another great, informative video, Tim!
This happened to me, too. I started using the FG knot. It took a while to learn well but once you do, it's not as difficult as you might think. It does take a couple extra minutes but I think it's worth it. One thing to note is that on smaller diameter leaders (less than 12 lbs) it might slip on you. Easy way to prevent this is by tying an over hand knot on the tag end of the leader and cinch that overhand knot all the way to the wraps. Then add a couple more overhand knots with the tag end of the brain around both the braid and tag end of the leader.
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I know it sounds complicated but like I said, once you learn it it's no big deal. As far as tying it on the boat, as long as it's not terribly windy it's pretty easy.
@@colbyscott9822 I tried the FG for a while, but I'm typically tying 40# braid to 10 or 12 lb fluoro or mono (sometimes smaller), and the FG is really intended for the leader to be heavier than the braid. Even when I used a ridiculous number of turns, it would slip on me (though I never tried a stopper knot on it). The Alberto with the 'standard' 7 turns slips, as well, but I've yet to have the knot fail with 10 turns, even going 40# braid to 6# fluoro.
I actually think the FG is easier to tie than the Alberto, especially in the wind.
For the SD jam instead of going thru the bottom loop I go thru the eye then thru the top loop. I’ve been doing it forever and it works great. Have y’all tried doing this?
Now I see where I’ve been jackin up my blood knots🤣
The palomar is my go to, but I run straight braid since nothing in my lake has teeth. To answer the question, yes I’ve had a lure slip right off at the end of a cast. WORST FEELING. I will be trying out the double palomar for sure!
Am I the only moron in the world who can't figure out knots even with great step by step instructions such as these? I feel like a child trying to tie my shoelaces
Dude come on. The fishing are going to see that 1/2 inch thick orange line.
😂😂 nerd
@@Dasynx I can accept that.
I use the double blood knot also on my bigger line, on that blood knot you forgot to tell when you wrap the line going under and then the other side you go opposite on the other side, I also use SD jam on all my crank baits, on all my Texas rigs I use the Polamar knot on them! Good to know we use same knots and on my ultra light stuff I also use uni to uni to braid to mono
At 6:20, on the palomar knot, instead of going around the line once, you can make it a double palomar knot by going around the line twice, then move the line over and around the lure.
Would give this 2 thumbs up if I could. Been using palomar for over a year now since I had a common cinch knot that I had used as a kid fail on me last year. Never had a problem with the palomar EXCEPT the fact that on bigger baits you use a lot of line to make it big enough to feed the bait through and I have never had it slip on straight braid but will definitely start using the double for my frog setup. Now I have some knots I can practice for those. For the leader knot I started with trying the FG knot but 8/10 times i tied it it would not hold it would slip and if you can't trust the knot you are tying whether it is because you can't tie it properly or it just isn't working for you you can't use it. You have to be able to trust it is going to hold. Since then I have started using the Aussie Quickie for my 20Ib braid to 10Ib fluoro finesse setup but it usually takes me 2-3 attempts to get it right and I gave up on using heavy braid with leader and started just running straight 17-20Ib fluoro. Now I can practice the double blood and double uni and hopefully come to trust those leader knots. Thanks for all the knowledge you and Matt share!
the FG knot is easy to mess up. If you make one single mistake, the knot wont hold. If you do it right, its the best and slimmest knot hands down.
@@blahblahmilbury I will agree with that. The few times I got it right it was great. Passed through eyes easily, no hang ups, held beautifully ... but it gets frustrating having to tie it 10 times before I get the perfect cinch.
Thanks Tim for another great tutorial. I have question I watched a video Matt did and he used the blood knot for tying leader which is what I have been using ever since. You said to use it on heavier line and to use the double uni on lighter line. What is the reasoning behind this? Thank you!
I used the double uni for years then I switched to the Alberto knot because its smaller and goes through the guides easier.
how about showing a loop knot . I was told to tie that knot on crankbaits to give it more action your thoughts thanks
Had a 9 loop blood knot fail on a deps 250 lol I’m sure I did it right any suggestions on why it failed? I was running 80Lb regular PowerPro with 30# Ultragreen
Didn't know the name, but been tying the sd jam knot for years. But I don't go through the bottom loop.
The same for me.
Do you guys ever use any kind of Rapala knot or uni loop knot for cranks, or certain top water baits?
im gonna try one of these ive had knots coming unraveled & im losing jigs etc
I only use the FG knot from braid to leader. its harder to tie but if you look up the tool: Daiichi Knot Assist 2.0 for FG knots, it makes it waaaay easier to tie FG knots, especially when you are on the water and fighting the wind. Check it out.
I wonder if you guys have ever considered using the modified Albright (Alberto) knot as a connection knot. It's very strong and thin, and you don't need weird acrobatics to get it tied like, say, the FG knot. I think it's fairly easy to tie. I have tried to transition to the FG but I just can't get the knot to tie correctly with consistency, even with some of the simplified methods some RUclipsrs have shown. But I've been happy with the modified Albright.
I know this video is a couple months old, but what’s your opinion on the GT knot? apparently the IGFA did tests on all kinds of connection knots, and the GT knot was the only one that held at 65lbs consistently. did even better than the FG knot.
I find it so funny how many people hate on the Palomar knot. My response is you're tying it wrong. lol And the hate starts. I don't care what anyone thinks about this knot. It's tried and true and strong as hell. And the same thing goes for the Alberto knot for connections.
What would your go to knot be to tie 12 to 20 lbs fluorocarbon to a worm hook or other lighter lure?
Excellent knot tutorial. It's hard to trust a man with bare kitchen counter tops. 😁😂
Lol that’s my wife’s kitchen not mine 🤣
Could u do a vid on how to find and catch bass suspended over deep water chasing bait bc I can find them with my birds but they move so much and I don’t have livescope so I can’t follow them around
Tim, thanks for this comprehensive video. I do have one question. I’m looking to tie 10lb braid to 10lb mono. Can I use a double uni for this application? I can’t seem to tie the blood knot for the life of me but I’m a master uni 😬
Yes the uni to uni will work great 👍
I've had the same issues trying to tie the blood knot on my smaller diameter braid to leader applications. I can do it but it takes several attempts, it always slips out. I'm gonna change it up to the double uni knot from now on. 👍🏻🐟🎣
I know theres a video somewhere that you guys made. But real quick can you answer a question.. when do you run split rings on a crank bait (all types) and when do you not? And if not then would you run a rapala knot or tie your typical knot to the bait?
Thanks Tim. I use the double Uni for all of my braid to leader connections. Is it OK for 20lb braid to 15lb mono? That’s what I do for top water lures.
For tying a Uni knot to a hook or lure, can you go through the eye of the hook twice (like you would for a Trilene knot) and then tie your Uni? Seems like that would be even stronger, but I’m concerned it may put stress on the line that I’m missing. What do you think?
If your fishing top water you should definitely use a stronger braid. I’d say no less than 50lb braid but the knot itself is great for that. I’ve never had a problem at least, not the best but good enough in my experience
thoughts on copolymer lines?
The strongest braid to leader knot by the IFGA Assn. is the GT knot. Check it out on You Tube
Nope, would not recognize Tim without his glasses. Lol
I Palomar everything but I double it
What are your feelings on using a snap swivel to make faster bait changes? I’ve been using them but while watching your videos I’m not seeing the swivels used. Do these make baits act differently or less natural? Really interested in your thoughts. Thanks for the great videos they are more informative than many I’ve watched.
We don't use snaps at all anymore. Over the years we've had top many failures. Different brands, styles, materials, they all fail eventually. You're much, much better off with a hyperwire split ring or in the case of striper and other large predators, an ultra split ring.
Yes, some convenience is lost, but so much strength and reliability is gained.
@@tacticalbassin Hey Tim. Hoping you can help me out. I switched over to a baitcaster this year, Dobyn's fury paired with Shimano SLX thanks to your recommendation videos. I've loved the transition, but have recently had some issues. I use the double blood knot you showed for my leader connection knot. I had been using powerpro 40lb with spiderwire 17lb mono leader. Had one failure which I realized was due to improper knot tying, I finished with both tag ends coming through the same direction and it ultimately untied. in the last week I have had my braid break off 3 times. The first time I got snagged in rocks in moving water while shore fishing. I was unable to get it out and had to break off the line. The braid snapped, not the mono... when I got home I cut back a bit of the braid in case there was a weak spot and retied a new leader, this time 14lb trilene mono. Nicely dressed blood knot, 9 wraps in each direction and always make sure to wet it before cinching down. The next day the second break off happened. I had pulled in a few before this happened, including 3lb smallie (not huge but was a decent little fighter) and the line had no issues. I checked my blood knot and all looked good. a short while later I got a backlash and watched my leader and rat L trap sail away. I was in my kayak this time and was able to retrieve it. the blood knot was fully intact and the braid had snapped just before the blood knot. By then I was convinced it was an issue with the braid. I went home and respooled with new powerpro super 8 slick 40 lb and tied a trilene 14lb mono leader. The next day out fishing all was going well(aside from the fish not biting likely due to the 30 degree night we had) a half hour in I cast, backlash (cast too hard on this one) and watched my leader and bait sail away. Shore fishing this time so the leader and bait were gone. I got out the backlash, real back in the line and the braid is broken off. No twirly end, just a nice clean break off in the new braid. I've gone over my guides to be sure they smooth and free of damage, all looks good, as it should on a 3 month old rod that's been well taken care of. I'm at a loss as to what is causing the issue. Both of my boys are using the same line set ups, I have tied on their leaders and they haven't had a single failure. I've lost all confidence now and don't want to keep pitching away baits, or lose nice fish. Any ideas? I want to be able to enjoy fishing again... please help!