My Favorite Fishing Knot Is One You Haven’t Heard Of! Try The Miller Knot!
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- I don’t understand why the Miller Knot isn’t more popular. It’s strong, easy to tie and allows good bait movement! Try it!
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I have used this knot ever since I saw your first video, absolute beast of a knot and so easy to tie!!!
its my favorite!
Matt, that illustration you captured perfectly it was excellent 👍
thanks!
Thanks Matt! This was one of my questions recently. Really appreciate this content.
Glad it was helpful!
I have been using the San Diego jam knot for the past 2 years with all my applications and have not had it fail on me once
I also use da jam knot n No Issues
sounds good!
You’re basically tying a Trilene knot (reference Berkeley’s Trilene brochure) with fewer wraps (you use just 2 wraps versus Berkeley’s 4-5) and an extra step of passing the tag end through a twist of the final loop created. This additional final step taken to create your “Miller” knot from a 2-wrap Trilene knot leaves a tag end that faces toward you as you retrieve your lure. This tag end orientation is unfortunately a weed collector when using fluoro while dragging baits across and over snot algae growing on the logs in my favorite lake. In the very specific situation of fishing these logs, I simply skip the last step of your Miller knot and use the Trilene knot which has a more weedless tag end. As you might imagine, the double pitzen knot fares even worse in this very specific situation of snot algae because the double pitzen knot yields 3 tag ends. These 3 tags act as a mini treble hook to ruin a good cast into the logs. You don’t need a strong knot if that knot never experiences the pull of a fish due to weed fouling.
Im curious now about knot strength. Over thanksgiving I’ll avoid relatives by conducting some head to head knot strength testing of your Miller knot against a 4 wrap Trilene knot. I’ll report out on what I find! Good video!
Let me know what you conclude
@@MattStefanFishing Matt, I took some time to test the Miller knot versus the Trilene knot as promised. Recall that I mentioned avoiding using the Miller knot in an abundance of snot weeds as the tag end orientation causes it to collect these weeds, whereas the Trilene knot tag orientation doesn't do this. While I won't change my weed avoidance strategy and stick with the Trilene knot in the very specific situation of weed snot on laydowns in my favorite lake, I did wonder what I might be giving up in knot strength. In head-to-head testing using 10 Lb mono and each knot tied to a 2/0 hook, I pulled the hooks apart to see which knot would break first. In multiple tests, the Miller knot proved stronger than the Trilene knot by a margin of 7 wins for the Miller to every 1 win for the Trilene. The Miller is by far a stronger knot and I'll continue to use it as a mainstay where I don't have a ton of snot weeds.
While comparing the knots, I also noticed that the small loop of the Trilene knot created by passing the line twice through the hook eye more easily "wanders" on the eye of the hook, and can end up in the sharp "gap" that is created when the hook eye is formed in manufacturing (except for some VMC hooks where this gap is epoxied over). This becomes very annoying as you go lighter in test down to say 4 Lb mono/fluoro, or if you use low quality hooks. You definitely risk the hook cutting the knot itself. The Miller does a far better job of keeping the double wrap in one spot on the hook eye. Details matter.
Great video. Great knot. Thanks for sharing.
I only use one knot anymore. And that's a type of hangman's knot. Because no matter what the knot won't give. The more you pull the tighter it gets. You'll be able to bend out hook to retrieve a stuck bait. The line will break before the knot ever will. And it's literally the only knot I found that will do that every time. And never give.
Stick with what you have confidence in
I’m sure it works just fine but I’m a believer in ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” and I’ve literally never broken a knot bass fishing using the palomar and I prefer to keep thing simple by using just one knot
Agreed
Best knot I have ever tied, no failures.
Agreed
I now got another knot to master now. Good thing winters here. With all the lousy weather this year, maintenance of my gear is ahead of schedule. Got the time!!!
this one is easy!
This is a close variation of a knot we used to teach in the mid 80s when I worked for the In Fisherman. We tied what we called the improved Trilene knot , same knot just without the twist before going back thru second loop. Great knot
Thanks for sharing
Wow I have been using also < For the last year and a half < Love it < no break offs either ! Practice makes perfect! Peace matt !
awesome!
🍺Thanks Matt.
you bet!
That's what I use, hard to beat!
awesome!
I have been using the Miller Knot for 40 yrs. Only I never did the final "figure 8 step until the MDJr video. I wrapped 5 times and back thru the double loop. I agree with you about the strength. Never have I had it fail. My Wife started fishing only a few years ago; it is the knot I taught her for it's ease. As we were watching a video where you were tying it; she piped up and said "hey, that's my knot!" So, you gave her affirmation and confidence it is the right one.
I use the Miller Knot on all my swimbaits, etc.
awesome!
I’ll have to try it. Been using the double pitzen a lot lately with good success
go for it!
I’ll have to give it a shot. I pretty much tie a double pitzen, or trilene knots for my fluoro, and palomar for braid. I rarely use mono. If I do use mono, I tie a trilene.
try this one!
Crawford figure 8 for braid in wood , floro and mono. Also blood knot for step up, step down mono to mono or floro leaders. FG knot for braid to mono or floro. Rapala loop knot for floro or mono
And snell knot for punching or flipping with braid in green stuff.
Thank You Matt for sharing this knot.
In the past I have had failures with a Palimar knot on Braided Line.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, I will try it.
Go for it
I have been using my own version of this for a while. It works really well and, like you, no break-offs.
nice!
Saw MDJ's video on it too and been using it since. I've been using 6 loops for braid, and it works pretty well.
awesome!
Have to try that knot. Thanks for sharing Matt
go for it!
i use it a 100%, im a braid to leader on both spinning and casting. this is a great knot because it takes a little length, makes your leader last longer.
thanks for sharing!
I will have to give this a try and I just ordered some more hover rigs the other day the ozark rig off of your core tackle site!! Thanks Matt!!
Rock on!
Hmm, looks like a knot I’ve been using since like 96, but I remember it as an improved trilene knot. Whatever the name is, I agree with you fully, Matt! Knots with a double pass on the hook eye are generally excellent.
Thanks
Thank you Excellent video
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Matt
you bet!
I can understand why you like it . Looks fast and easy . And I just happen to have a spool of line right next to me and ready to rig up a few rods
its a good knot!
A twist on the improved trilene knot.
kinda
I’ll give it a try.
awesome!
fishing jigs under a float the knot positions the lure level in the current I’m a fan of the miller killer keeps me from adjusting because the knot slipped ,
Thanks for sharing
I'll have to give it a try. I have been using the double pitzen for a few years and I am very pleased with it!!
Try it
Simple question. When you're wrapping that last loop around your line prior to putting the tag end through it does it matter which way you're wrapping the loop over the line?
Not that I’m aware of
Modified trilene knot
Kinda
Man, the Trilene knot has been failing me lately. Lost a nice fish and a Vision 110 last week when one slipped on me. Lost a jerkbait yesterday to snags that I feel like I should have been able to pull out. I think the trilene knot relies on mono kind of melding into itself, but floro is to hard and slick for this to work well. I’ll definitely be giving the Miller knot a try.
Bummer to hear
Don't use a trilene knot on flouro. It'll break your heart when you least expect it. I use the double line uni knot, and I absolutely love it.
The Advanced Clinch Knot has been good to me for over 40 years in both salt and freshwater…
sounds good!
Nice knot will have yo give it a try my main knot is the Jimmy Houston knot 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
im not sure what that one is
I found it when I googled Jimmy Houston knot I've heard it called other names though but it's strong
I couldn't help but notice the sweatshirt you are wearing is the Miller High Life Logo but obviously she's holding a bass not a High Life. Is that just coincidence or were trying to see if any other Wisconsinites were paying attention to the Miller connection?
its a matthew stockton sweatshirt
I’ll have to give it a try. Started using 3 tag knot a couple years ago and have had good success with that too. BTW what’s the brand of your hoodie?
its made by matthew Stockton
Thanks, it's on the way!
I have trouble tying this knot where the two loops wrap around the eye and cross over each other. Any advice for preventing that?
Pinch it between your fingers to hold loop steady
Thank you for the advice. I will try that.@@MattStefanFishing
Does it work well with fluorocarbon and braid?
its my go to knot for fluoro...i prefer a double palomar for braid
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thanks for watching
👍👍👍👍👍
thanks for watching!
If you skip the last step you have a loop knot.
i dont like skipping the last step haha