I caught a 298# YFT the first time I tried this knot. I got a 321 two days later. Both were with 100# fluoro. These were the first Tuna over 100# for me! Great knot and easy to tie.
This reminds me of the knot called the jansek special. The only difference is the jansek special passes the tag end through the 2 loops a third time instead of your 2 times. I found it in a knot book & liked it because its simple, its a 100% line strength knot & when tied right & brought tight, the tag sticks out at a 90 ' angle from the leader under pressure & it forms a nice tight little "fist" thats perfectly in line. I use it on all hooks & those new tactical clips for quick changing lures. Great knot, never failed me yet. Use it on 40 & 50 lb fluoro all the time for lingcod & halibut - now I know it works for bigger game too. Thx! For the sake of my aging memory I call it the 1 2 3 knot (1 knot, 2 loops, 3 times throught the loops) simple simple.
Thank you for posting this video. I am heading to Costa Rica and purchased some 80# fluorocarbon for my leaders. I have spent the past week trying to find a knot that I could use with it. I tried a bunch of different knots, and they all looked ugly because the line was so thick. I came across your video, watched it twice, and tried it out. I was thoroughly impressed with how easy it was to tie this knot. I made 5 leaders with barrel swivels on each end. The knots look tight and clean. I will forever call this the John Collins knot. Thank you very much.
Captain, that knot is the base of a chain knot , after that springer knot to do half itchs in opposite side of the main line to form a chain of about 1 inch it works like a spring that absorbs the shock when a big fish hits. Love your videos- Eddie Fishtaco 😲
This knot can be referenced in the Ashley Book of Knots as ABoK #1843 which Ashley gives credit to the anonymous author of the 1904 publication "Handbook of Boat Sailing"
For smaller diameter lines like 15lb up to 40lb, are there any added benefits like increase in strength, to adding a few more turns (ex. 3, 4, or 5, instead of just 2)?
I got a motorized tension tester. I have been using the Springer knot for a while. Unfortunately, its not a very strong knot for the 15-40lb line class. Its breaks at about 75-85% of the line strength. Adding one extra turn (3 instead of 2) brings the strength up to closer to 85%, however, its very touchy. If you don't cinch the lines just right, it breaks at close to 50-60% of the line strength. The most reliable and best knot so far is the Trilene knot. That broke at 100% of my line capacity on 5 out of 6 tests. I was sold on it after seeing that result.
Tried it with Momoi 130# mono didn't like it. Tried it first on my desk drawer handle which is about 1/4" round slipped every time. OK maybe too thick?? So I tried a 9/0 bait hook knot held under tension but would come loose too easy wouldn't stay binded without tension. Too bad wanted to like this knot.
I caught a 298# YFT the first time I tried this knot. I got a 321 two days later. Both were with 100# fluoro. These were the first Tuna over 100# for me! Great knot and easy to tie.
John Collins is truly the best teacher-thank you so much John!!!
Thank you for taking your time out to make this video and show this knot! Added to the arsenal.. 👍
This reminds me of the knot called the jansek special. The only difference is the jansek special passes the tag end through the 2 loops a third time instead of your 2 times. I found it in a knot book & liked it because its simple, its a 100% line strength knot & when tied right & brought tight, the tag sticks out at a 90 ' angle from the leader under pressure & it forms a nice tight little "fist" thats perfectly in line. I use it on all hooks & those new tactical clips for quick changing lures. Great knot, never failed me yet. Use it on 40 & 50 lb fluoro all the time for lingcod & halibut - now I know it works for bigger game too. Thx! For the sake of my aging memory I call it the 1 2 3 knot (1 knot, 2 loops, 3 times throught the loops) simple simple.
used this knot last week for YFT up to 110lbs. worked great and never failed. thanks john
Thank you for posting this video. I am heading to Costa Rica and purchased some 80# fluorocarbon for my leaders. I have spent the past week trying to find a knot that I could use with it. I tried a bunch of different knots, and they all looked ugly because the line was so thick. I came across your video, watched it twice, and tried it out. I was thoroughly impressed with how easy it was to tie this knot. I made 5 leaders with barrel swivels on each end. The knots look tight and clean. I will forever call this the John Collins knot. Thank you very much.
John Collins is terrific!!!
Captain, that knot is the base of a chain knot , after that springer knot to do half itchs in opposite side of the main line to form a chain of about 1 inch it works like a spring that absorbs the shock when a big fish hits. Love your videos- Eddie Fishtaco 😲
I used this knot with 130lb mono and landed a 212 bigeye on it..Simple n fast to ty.
This knot can be referenced in the Ashley Book of Knots as ABoK #1843 which Ashley gives credit to the anonymous author of the 1904 publication "Handbook of Boat Sailing"
Maybe call it Tri-Spider knot. lol,,, it's your knot. Thanks for sharing it. Enjoyed it.
Simple and impressively strong
The cow knot is the real name of the Springer knot. Cheers
wow! amazingly simple.
Will that knot work on Madmacs, Nomad's?
For smaller diameter lines like 15lb up to 40lb, are there any added benefits like increase in strength, to adding a few more turns (ex. 3, 4, or 5, instead of just 2)?
I got a motorized tension tester. I have been using the Springer knot for a while. Unfortunately, its not a very strong knot for the 15-40lb line class. Its breaks at about 75-85% of the line strength. Adding one extra turn (3 instead of 2) brings the strength up to closer to 85%, however, its very touchy. If you don't cinch the lines just right, it breaks at close to 50-60% of the line strength. The most reliable and best knot so far is the Trilene knot. That broke at 100% of my line capacity on 5 out of 6 tests. I was sold on it after seeing that result.
Doubled?
Tried it with Momoi 130# mono didn't like it. Tried it first on my desk drawer handle which is about 1/4" round slipped every time. OK maybe too thick?? So I tried a 9/0 bait hook knot held under tension but would come loose too easy wouldn't stay binded without tension. Too bad wanted to like this knot.
What is the minimum test mono you would recommend for this knot?
Anytime I use light line I go 3 times. Test yourself.
It appears to be like a double anchor knot
Variation of the Trilene knot ???
is this knot good on fluorocarbon
Yes all I use aside from the perfection loop for nose hk live bait.
Noice
is this knot good on fluorocarbon
Yep. Used braid to mono to fluoro with zero failures.