Essential Knots for Surf Fishing
– The Uni-Knot: The most common and versatile knot for attaching line to hooks and lures
– The Clinch Knot: A strong and reliable knot for securing a line to a swivel
– The Loop Knot: A powerful knot for attaching lure to leader while leaving space for the lure’s action to be amplified
-The Improved Clinch Knot: A strong and reliable knot for securing a line to a swivel/lure with lighter line, or braided line
– The Palomar Knot: Argued to be the strongest knot when attaching lure to leader, most commonly used for attaching frogs and jigs.
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Hi Paulie, I use a uni knot to attach braid to a swivel, but instead of going once thru the eye I go thru twice. I have not had it fail yet.
You got me working on perfecting the loop knot I really need to start using it more especially in fresh water!!
Great video Smooch
If you use a TA clip, would you still recommend the loop knot for swimbaits?
Thanks a lot man
Thank you
I like the polymer knot for braid.
I only use the uni knot, been doing it since I started fishing and its second nature. The only thing I do differently is if I’m tying braided line, I loop it over twice around before tying the knot as braided line tends to be more slippery.
Nice job. Keep em coming!
Good info!