Ty- I wanted to thank you profusely for introducing me to this knot. Since I have been using it, I have never went back to using anything else. This knot is so good that when I hooked a rock a few hours ago fishing on the Snake River from the shore, that when I pulled really hard to dislodge my bait, the jig ended up breaking from the hook instead of the line tie because it was so strong. Keep up all your great fishing tips. I really think between you, Matt Stefan and Matt and Tim from TacticalBassin you guys are simply the best out there giving their subscribers true value from the content you guys supply. Keep up the great work!!👍🏻🙂
I've never broke a Palomar knot, and i've landed 6 foot catfish with it.The best weak point it's at the knot, if not all the line remains in the water and the birds can and will die because of it. The best thing it's to use light hooks that can open, and to loose only the fish.
I have been using this knot for 3 years. I called it the Shaw Grigby knot because he showed it to me. Thanks man for telling me it was the Double Pitzen. GREAT KNOT!!!!
Love it....this is great for also holding on bait like blood worms, I always slide my bait over the eye of the hook and those frays you have left on this knot will help hold the bait on better I bet, can't wait to try it, I've been looking for a knot like this and it's so simple to remember. Peace and Good Vibes coming your way
Before watching this video, I tied on a spinnerbait with the trilene knot. Immediately after watching, I went back out and retied with this knot. I love that it is easy to learn. When I tried the FG knot, I had to keep watching the videos over and over and trying again and again. I was happy with the first try with this one.
There's a Salt Strong video where they show a really easy way to tie an FG wrapping the braid around your pinkie to keep tension on the braid while you work the leader around it. Hard to describe, very easy to tie. Got it on my first shot.
It shows how strong fish are, it's a heartbreaking thing when this happens, lost so many back in the day, till I started doing this, thanks Tyler, you saved me from crying
Wow the Double Pitzen I have never tried this knot. Just went through tying this about 10 times and really like the cinch. Thanks for this tip and thank you for the cold weather bank fishing tips for lakes and ponds you gave me at the Columbus Fishing Expo a couple weeks ago!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Everything you said in the first 3 minutes of this video happened to me over the last couple years. It was almost as if you lived my fishing life. I've seen other videos on this knot but when I saw your video recommending it, I was sold. I'm going to start using it this year and hope to have as much success with it as you do. I use P-line 8Lb fluoro so I don't think it's the line and the biggest fish I'll probably catch here in Colorado is 5 to 6 lbs. I may jump to a 10 or 12 lb fluoro just to be safe though.
Seen BassGeek tie this knot, and started using it myself! I used the Palomar knot for everything, and would break off. I Switched when I saw a video of pros saying the Palomar knot was horrible for floro. Glad I know the name of it now, I hung up a brand new Megabass crank bait yesterday, and yanked on it for 15 minutes, and got it back without snapping off! Really wish I knew about this knot sooner! Thanks for the content HQ, I appreciate ya!
I was using 4lb fluoro with a Palomar and it broke off like with barely any pressure. I switched to 10lb fluoro and so far so good but this news makes sense to me now.
Originally when you first started I was thinking of lord another knot I can't tie because it seems I'm always all thumbs tying knots lol. But this looks very easy!!! And easy to do in the field, windy, rainy, wet hands. Very cool, I will definitely be trying this tomorrow 🤘🤘💪🇺🇲🇺🇲
I've never had a palomar knot break on me with a fish on. I have had them break when got a snag i could not get out so I just pulled until the line broke. And the line broke at the knot. I've caught up to 25lb. fish with the palomar. If I were going to super heavy cats, yeah, I'd used another knot.
Thanks for the great informative video!! You briefly mentioned that you didn't use it on the liter poundage FC. I am a trout fly fisher. I sometimes go all the way to 1 lb. Test. Once in clear lake I was rejected with 4 lb. Test. Then with the same fly it was pounced on immediately with 1 pound test. So how lite a FC line is knot still effective? Thanks just jim
Interesting knot. I use the improved clinch knot fishing mostly mono 12lb. On braid I tie an overhand knot and then the clinch knot over it. Has worked for me for years now.
I use the double San Diego jam I think. Never mind that is the knot I use. I have seen the double pit zen shown a little different. Blauket calls that a double uni. Whatever you call it that knot has never failed me flipping. I still use the polymar for cranking and horizontal lures. Great video. Thanks!!
I tied this knot today. Very easy! I admit, the first time i tied it i kinda freaked out when i saw the loop that was left over when i cinched it up. I rewatched the video and realized i was doing it right, i just wasn’t used to seeing the leftover loop. Just in time. I’m hitting the neighborhood ponds tomorrow to fish the Berkley Gilly and a Zoom Z-swim underspin (aka super sized roadrunner!). Thank you sir!
This knot is the shiz. Been using it a few years. Always thought it was called the Shaw Grizby knot. An added benefit is that the direction of the tag end acts as a hook keeper if you slide your plastic over the knot. Sometimes I use glue to make the tag ends a little stiffer for this purpose. On the downside, this knot catches a lot of weeds if not covered with plastic. If I’m fishing around cheese I’ll switch to a Trilene since the tag on the knot points toward the lure.
Looks to me like after passing the lead loop though the upper loop, yo could pass it through the lower loop, the one above the hook. That way, the tag end would not be collecting weeds, etc, on the retrieve.
99% of my experiences with line breaking has been with straight Flourocarbon line. Anywhere from 10 to 16 lb test. A few years back I started using a Copolymer, Flouro coated line and have not had even one break off at hook set. I tie almost exclusively the improved clinch knot, but I will definitely give this double pitzen a shot.
Robert D Timmerman you experienced the same thing as many other fishermen have with fluorocarbon Lines breaking at the knot. Monofilament & Copolymer fishing lines are not as brittle definitely have more stretch. I like to use P-Line FloroClear
@@d10dozerman2 So it's not just me. I too noticed that fluoro can not take hardly any shock. Brittle is the best way to put it (like you said). If fishing line was measured like knife steel in Rockwells, Fluorocarbon would be in the low to mid 70's. Way too hard.
I had the same problem as you! I would snap off at the hook with fluorocarbon so often that I just started going straight to braid . Then I found this knot and it is a life changer. I use it on everything not braid. Awesome video!
Knot knowledge is great, but knowing what they're actually for and how they work is more important. No knot is all around "superior" to all other knots, but several of them are superior for their correct application than many others. Also, fun fact, most people tying a Palomar do it incorrectly because they don't have their line laid out correctly when they pull it. The failed tie will get you by just fine for the majority of fishing applications, but when tied correctly is way stronger than the failed version most people are doing. Glad to see some coverage of knot anatomy going on in your videos.
Well, I changed all my setups to double pitzens. I am not breaking anything off at the hook. Our lake is down for winter pool. Got hung up a couple of times yesterday and put it to the test. Setting a hook will be a relative snooze. I was using the palomar previously. This is a useful change. Thanks for putting it out there.
First knot I ever learned from my dad was a single pitzen then learned polamar and tied it ever since. Never thought about doubling a pitzen love it! Gonna give it a try!
Good evening Bass Fishing HQ, DUDE! I am SOOOOOO IMPRESSED With this NEW KNOT, I'm STOKED to use it the nexted time I'm out Fish'n! Thank's Once Again! Sincerely, Mr. Carl J. Gwizdala aka "Desperado." LOL! 🙂
I've been using this knot as soon as I started fishing with fluorocarbon and for the exact same reason. When I first used fluorocarbon, the knots would always break at the knot but didn't have issues with braid and Palomar knot. I've researched and tried multiple knots, and the double pitzen was the winner in my tests also with fluorocarbon.
Totally agree, double pitzen is the only knot I tie on fluoro or mono. Can be used on braid as well but I 99% of the time tie a double palomar on braid but I do also tie a snell knot when necessary oh and the fg knot when using leader applications
Thank you so much for your knowledge and for sharing it. I had trouble tieing this knot on hooks never dawned on me to use something like scissors. Been watching your videos for two yrs now writing notes on them so I can review what you say. Of all the fishing videos yours seem to help me understand the best about fishing. Keep it up there are people listening to your insight.
At this time of year I catch at least as many northern pike as I do bass, so I always have a 30 to 50 pound fluoro leader tied on. I use the regular Pitzen for that and for tying on flies. For fluoro that is 25lb or less, the double Pitzen is my go-to knot.
I’ve tried all those knots. The Uni knot works for everything . Doesn’t waste any line and is easy to tie. I’ve never broke off at the knot. So that what I use most of the time now.
I'm raising my hand for the Uni as well, it's great for tying on any terminal tackle, hooks or lures. I use the Albright for braid to leaders, often 10lb PowerPro braid to 6 or 8lb fluorocarbon.
The D/P knot rules learned it from a Shaw Grigsby video several years ago, never looked back doesn't matter floro or mono. Keep up the great content. Tight lines.
Granted I’m not fishing near as often as you but I have never had a problem with my palomar on braid and ultralight rod. I’m still going to try the double pitzen it seems pretty easy
I will be trying this knot... and I'll be comparing it in a similar fasion as you've done to the ""Trilene Knot"" I'm use to using. Very interested to see the results. Thanks for another good video!
Never seen this knot before looks like it works great. I have been using the other knot. Haven't ever had any problems. I will give your knot a try. Thank you for sharing 👍
Even when trimming those 3 tag ends as close as possible, they seem to snag more algae, weeds etc than the palomar or improved clinch. Dabbing on a little krazee glue over the tag ends seems to help.
I had the same problem with the Palomar where it would break upon shock. I use the Trilene now which is ridiculously strong for mono and caught 5 bass today without issues, but that Pitzen looks like something I should learn.
Down to try this out, hard to lay down the san diego jam but I will admit it does have issues with slipping if not tied perfectly. Never heard of the double pitzen, thanks Ty!
Something most people don't understand about high end flourocarbons,some mono's and co polymers is the extreme low friction surface finish on them. When you wet lines like these when tightening knots and hitches it creates a huge amount of friction that can cause a lot of line damage as the surfaces moving over each other effectively stick/weld together. Best example would be trying to move two sheets of glass with water between them vs two dry pieces. It's worth trying out tying your knots/hitches without wetting them, high gloss finish on the line is a possible indicator they will tighten up better dry.
I use this knot in combination with a Bimini Twist for Bass and Saltwater. I have never broken off a fish with that combination. I actually came up with this knot on my own 20+ years ago. I had learned I assume the single Pitzen, just by pure mistake. My dad was trying to show me the Uni Knot and I did it wrong , but it was a good knot so I tied it ever since.
shaw grigsby showed that knot 3 or 4 years ago as a excellent flourocarbon knot and I found it to be a very good all around knot. he called it the "no name "knot. great video.
Spot on with hard set, that fish needs to know your serious too,,,, I was taught always to wet the line at drawdown so great advice there, and the knot is awesome, going to put that into use next outing
I switched to some slick braided line and no matter how many wraps i did on the clinch know it would slip out with almost no pressure. Doesnt happen to me with the palomar know but i have had lures go flying on cast so i will give the double pitzen a shot.
I've been using the improved clinch knot for many years, it seems to perform better with thicker line say 30lb+. I'm going to give this one a go on my lighter rigs and see how we go, sick of the knot slipping on hook sets. Thanks for the tip
I've had every knot I tried - except improved clinch knot - fail. Especially with flurocarbon. This double Pitzen is a variation of the clinch. Should work well
I use an improved clinch knot for braid, fluoro, mono, and I target monster tarpon…. Never had those knots fail. Just my experience. It never slips for me
Now that I watched you closer on this..... this will replace my other knots. I use a knot very similar to my braid/ leader line and it always breaks at the hook knot. Thank you sir!!!! Happy camper now!!
Tha is a great knot. Been using it for 10+ years. Was having the same issues that you described. It is about the only knot I use anymore! Great info!!!
It's definitely a strong, reliable knot but it's a weed collector fishing from the bank more so than other knots due to 3 tag ends facing forward using fluorocarbon or copolymer line. Fishing in open water it's a great knot. I should try the knot on straight braid the tags ends will fold back. Nice video, thanks!
I use this knot but since its clock and almost invisible I usually leave a longer tag end when fishing around grass. That way it comes through with out getting hung up on it. Cody Meyer has a video about it. Works well
Thanks Tyler. I started looking for a new knot when my palamar knot with floro and 8lb test could be broke by hand easily. I also started using that knot but didn't know the name of it. Easy to tie and very strong. I have tried most of the popular knots and this one is the strongest with floro. MY Fishing partner wants no parts of it but he uses mono and co-poly so it's not as bad but still why not?
The Jimmy Houston knot is a double pitzen. It's very effective. Palomar knot is very good and easy to tie though as is the improved clinch. I always say fish your confidence but objectively I think the double pitzen is the best knot when in doubt and you really need knot strength.
We'll done video 👍. Terrific knot for fluorocarbon 8-15#. Has the added advantage over the Palomar - that you don't have to pass awkward baits through the loop.
( this I've seen, here in south border, they use a double knot , through the eye, then hook through the eye, of the line, so can be changed fast and easy , and secure. !)
Wow man,I'm surprised that this is very very easy to not only do but remember as well. I came to this video because I just started using straight flouro and just had one of the biggest bass I've ever caught,break off just as I lifted him outta the water,thanks man
My knot slipping out with a big bass is the reason I viewed this and I very much appreciate it,I just practiced this knot and it was incredibly easy and I can tell that it'll definitely hold up better than the palamer knot
@@Riddlemethisgaming same here, i think alot of knot break offs come down to tying a proven knot and making sure its properly tied with the correct type of line... the only knot i never use with fluoro or mono is the palomar, it cuts into itself and only works with braid.
Same and the fish n' fool knot is pretty much the same and strong. The Berkley braid knot is strong from what I have seen but eats up a lot of line and takes a bit to get it down
Lol, i did not know what this was called. ive been tying this for about 5 years (after breaking off a King Salmon at the knot way back when, ouch!) No break offs at this knot!!! Love your vids & tips, keep em coming!! Thank you!!!
Might have to try this knot! I had, what I assume, was a world class northern pike break my polyer knot. I had a 12" steel leader with 20lb braid. I was trolling crankbaits for walleye or bass and the monster hit, i slammed the moter in nutral and i could not turn the thing. I tightened the drag and we had a 20 second stalemate with him taking line inch by inch. I losened drag a tad and he just took off again, i was running out of line so i tightened a little more snd after three drag takes, the line just snspped. Left me with a curled piece of line at the end. I have a 45.5" pike to my PB but this was a new type of beast. Lol
I'm wondering if there's any way you could test a knot I've been using which is the double improved clinch knot which is just a clinch knot that has been doubled up like the double Pitzen
I’ve sit for hours testing knots like a true fishing nerd. The Palomar, Double Clinch, Double Pitzen, Doubled Uni and many others along with leader knots.. I have came to trust the double line SDJ over everything. I also do 3 wraps like the Pitzen no matter the line size. In the case of braided line I will do 4 to 5 wraps depending on the diameter.. The Double Pitzen is great though, I would feel pretty confident in it as well.
I’ve been testing knots myself as well. I’ve found that the Trilene knot beats the double pitzen, double SDJ, doubled palomar and Uni and improved clinch. Tested with 15 pound fluro and 10 pound mono.
@@butterytoast4836 only thing I don’t like about the Trilene Knot is when you cinch, especially with fluorocarbon, the loop through the eye has a lot of friction. Fluorocarbon doesn’t like friction and heat.. If I do tie it, I like to tie it in reverse like a reverse clinch, which is a little harder to keep the loop placed right with the Trilene knot. They just cinch up better in the reverse, and tests have show the reverse clinch method is stronger than the standard.. Whatever works best for you is what you should use, it’s double SDJ for me.
Got my new Finn fishing shirt and gloves last week. Very nice!! Just used your link to buy 2 rods. 7’2”MH and 7’6”MH. I have been wanting to try them out.
You either didn’t wet the palomar knot and burnt it or idk bc ran 3 tests myself with these exact 2 knots, wetted with 60lb tied and all 3 tests the pitzer broke. Tied each to a swivel clip and to a press pull machine with even tension. I’ve always only used palomar and only ever will. Easier to tie and stronger.
I LOVE the SD Jam Knot. 3-4x for smaller knots with smaller line. 6-7x for larger knots with larger line. I’ve never broken off with it and I set the hook hard.
Definitely going to try this knot. I use the Palomar exclusively on braided line fully cinched down. For the lighter lines I've been using the improved clinch or Trilene knot for years. The only break offs seemed to be user error.
Me too I've been thru the exact same but this double pitzen is impressive,, I'm pulling Christmas trees out of 12 feet all the way to the boat and usually there's other baits and hooks that other anglers broke off on ..... not with this dp knot I pull it off the bottom... great knot and it especially shines with 100% floro
There's a lot of line stubs pointing back at the rod when you're done. Those stubs will collect grass and weeds on the retrieve. I add one step and run all those ends back throgh the loop just above the hook's eye. Makes the size of the knot a bit larger but, less to catch weeds on the retrieve.
Ty-
I wanted to thank you profusely for introducing me to this knot. Since I have been using it, I have never went back to using anything else. This knot is so good that when I hooked a rock a few hours ago fishing on the Snake River from the shore, that when I pulled really hard to dislodge my bait, the jig ended up breaking from the hook instead of the line tie because it was so strong. Keep up all your great fishing tips. I really think between you, Matt Stefan and Matt and Tim from TacticalBassin you guys are simply the best out there giving their subscribers true value from the content you guys supply. Keep up the great work!!👍🏻🙂
That is just a double San Diego Jam knot…without the bottom loop added.
Double San Diego jam knot is the ultimate. Period.
I've never broke a Palomar knot, and i've landed 6 foot catfish with it.The best weak point it's at the knot, if not all the line remains in the water and the birds can and will die because of it. The best thing it's to use light hooks that can open, and to loose only the fish.
I have been using this knot for 3 years. I called it the Shaw Grigby knot because he showed it to me. Thanks man for telling me it was the Double Pitzen. GREAT KNOT!!!!
100% agree, Shaw showed us this knot years ago
I learned this from watching the Shaw Grigsby video as well
The Double shindo over the hill beside the barn foot hole knot🔥
You forgot Brazilian!
Gman 🤣
Been using it for a few years. Never knew what it's called. Works fantastic. Stopped me from losing jigs on hooksets.
im sure it's a jimmy Huston knot....been using this for over 20 yrs...
@@mattdillion7646 used for 50 years best knot
Been using it for 100 years works great.
I’ve never had an issue w a palomar
I have never had an issue with a double pitzen. Polomar is a great knot for braid but not so much for flouro or mono.
Love it....this is great for also holding on bait like blood worms, I always slide my bait over the eye of the hook and those frays you have left on this knot will help hold the bait on better I bet, can't wait to try it, I've been looking for a knot like this and it's so simple to remember. Peace and Good Vibes coming your way
Before watching this video, I tied on a spinnerbait with the trilene knot. Immediately after watching, I went back out and retied with this knot. I love that it is easy to learn. When I tried the FG knot, I had to keep watching the videos over and over and trying again and again. I was happy with the first try with this one.
There's a Salt Strong video where they show a really easy way to tie an FG wrapping the braid around your pinkie to keep tension on the braid while you work the leader around it. Hard to describe, very easy to tie. Got it on my first shot.
It shows how strong fish are, it's a heartbreaking thing when this happens, lost so many back in the day, till I started doing this, thanks Tyler, you saved me from crying
Wow the Double Pitzen I have never tried this knot. Just went through tying this about 10 times and really like the cinch. Thanks for this tip and thank you for the cold weather bank fishing tips for lakes and ponds you gave me at the Columbus Fishing Expo a couple weeks ago!
Totally agree… started using the double Pitzen 2 years ago & no more break off at the knot. Easy to tie & super strong.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Everything you said in the first 3 minutes of this video happened to me over the last couple years. It was almost as if you lived my fishing life. I've seen other videos on this knot but when I saw your video recommending it, I was sold. I'm going to start using it this year and hope to have as much success with it as you do. I use P-line 8Lb fluoro so I don't think it's the line and the biggest fish I'll probably catch here in Colorado is 5 to 6 lbs. I may jump to a 10 or 12 lb fluoro just to be safe though.
Seen BassGeek tie this knot, and started using it myself! I used the Palomar knot for everything, and would break off. I Switched when I saw a video of pros saying the Palomar knot was horrible for floro. Glad I know the name of it now, I hung up a brand new Megabass crank bait yesterday, and yanked on it for 15 minutes, and got it back without snapping off! Really wish I knew about this knot sooner! Thanks for the content HQ, I appreciate ya!
I was using 4lb fluoro with a Palomar and it broke off like with barely any pressure. I switched to 10lb fluoro and so far so good but this news makes sense to me now.
Four pound! Good God man
I’ve been fishing fresh and saltwater for over 40 years and I tie one knot… the good ole advanced clinch… has never failed me!
Originally when you first started I was thinking of lord another knot I can't tie because it seems I'm always all thumbs tying knots lol. But this looks very easy!!! And easy to do in the field, windy, rainy, wet hands. Very cool, I will definitely be trying this tomorrow 🤘🤘💪🇺🇲🇺🇲
I use Palomar knot because I can tie it in like 3 seconds, but I do lose some fish on hooksets when the line snaps at the knot.
I love this knot. Uses a bit more line, but ties easy and I've never had an issue with it snapping or coming undone.
I've never had a palomar knot break on me with a fish on. I have had them break when got a snag i could not get out so I just pulled until the line broke. And the line broke at the knot. I've caught up to 25lb. fish with the palomar. If I were going to super heavy cats, yeah, I'd used another knot.
Thanks for the great informative video!!
You briefly mentioned that you didn't use it on the liter poundage FC. I am a trout fly fisher. I sometimes go all the way to 1 lb. Test. Once in clear lake I was rejected with 4 lb. Test. Then with the same fly it was pounced on immediately with 1 pound test.
So how lite a FC line is knot still effective?
Thanks
just jim
Interesting knot. I use the improved clinch knot fishing mostly mono 12lb. On braid I tie an overhand knot and then the clinch knot over it. Has worked for me for years now.
50 years later it has never failed me once
@@nobodyhome8148 You must be using 80 lb test to catch bluegills then. LOL
@@FishNFoolLures no, I just know what the drag knob is for 🤣
I use the double San Diego jam I think. Never mind that is the knot I use. I have seen the double pit zen shown a little different. Blauket calls that a double uni. Whatever you call it that knot has never failed me flipping. I still use the polymar for cranking and horizontal lures. Great video. Thanks!!
It’s pretty much the same thing lol 😂 San Diego just wanted a knot named after it .
I tied this knot today. Very easy! I admit, the first time i tied it i kinda freaked out when i saw the loop that was left over when i cinched it up. I rewatched the video and realized i was doing it right, i just wasn’t used to seeing the leftover loop.
Just in time. I’m hitting the neighborhood ponds tomorrow to fish the Berkley Gilly and a Zoom Z-swim underspin (aka super sized roadrunner!). Thank you sir!
This knot is the shiz. Been using it a few years. Always thought it was called the Shaw Grizby knot. An added benefit is that the direction of the tag end acts as a hook keeper if you slide your plastic over the knot. Sometimes I use glue to make the tag ends a little stiffer for this purpose. On the downside, this knot catches a lot of weeds if not covered with plastic. If I’m fishing around cheese I’ll switch to a Trilene since the tag on the knot points toward the lure.
Looks to me like after passing the lead loop though the upper loop, yo could pass it through the lower loop, the one above the hook. That way, the tag end would not be collecting weeds, etc, on the retrieve.
99% of my experiences with line breaking has been with straight Flourocarbon line. Anywhere from 10 to 16 lb test. A few years back I started using a Copolymer, Flouro coated line and have not had even one break off at hook set. I tie almost exclusively the improved clinch knot, but I will definitely give this double pitzen a shot.
Robert D Timmerman you experienced the same thing as many other fishermen have with fluorocarbon Lines breaking at the knot. Monofilament & Copolymer fishing lines are not as brittle definitely have more stretch. I like to use P-Line FloroClear
@@d10dozerman2 So it's not just me. I too noticed that fluoro can not take hardly any shock. Brittle is the best way to put it (like you said). If fishing line was measured like knife steel in Rockwells, Fluorocarbon would be in the low to mid 70's. Way too hard.
I had the same problem as you! I would snap off at the hook with fluorocarbon so often that I just started going straight to braid . Then I found this knot and it is a life changer. I use it on everything not braid. Awesome video!
Knot knowledge is great, but knowing what they're actually for and how they work is more important. No knot is all around "superior" to all other knots, but several of them are superior for their correct application than many others.
Also, fun fact, most people tying a Palomar do it incorrectly because they don't have their line laid out correctly when they pull it. The failed tie will get you by just fine for the majority of fishing applications, but when tied correctly is way stronger than the failed version most people are doing.
Glad to see some coverage of knot anatomy going on in your videos.
Well, I changed all my setups to double pitzens. I am not breaking anything off at the hook. Our lake is down for winter pool. Got hung up a couple of times yesterday and put it to the test. Setting a hook will be a relative snooze. I was using the palomar previously. This is a useful change. Thanks for putting it out there.
First knot I ever learned from my dad was a single pitzen then learned polamar and tied it ever since. Never thought about doubling a pitzen love it! Gonna give it a try!
Great tip, thanks for sharing. I really appreciate your communication skills and video skills. They have helped me a lot.
Good evening Bass Fishing HQ, DUDE! I am SOOOOOO IMPRESSED With this NEW KNOT, I'm STOKED to use it the nexted time I'm out Fish'n! Thank's Once Again! Sincerely, Mr. Carl J. Gwizdala aka "Desperado." LOL! 🙂
I've been using this knot as soon as I started fishing with fluorocarbon and for the exact same reason. When I first used fluorocarbon, the knots would always break at the knot but didn't have issues with braid and Palomar knot. I've researched and tried multiple knots, and the double pitzen was the winner in my tests also with fluorocarbon.
Yes this knot is awesome especially on florocarbon when flipping. Solved a headache for me.
Palomar for life 🤘
Fantastic knot! Started using it last year and wish I had started using it years ago.
Totally agree, double pitzen is the only knot I tie on fluoro or mono. Can be used on braid as well but I 99% of the time tie a double palomar on braid but I do also tie a snell knot when necessary oh and the fg knot when using leader applications
Like I mentioned to you last week I’ve gone almost exclusively with the double pitzen. Awesome knot
Thank you so much for your knowledge and for sharing it. I had trouble tieing this knot on hooks never dawned on me to use something like scissors. Been watching your videos for two yrs now writing notes on them so I can review what you say. Of all the fishing videos yours seem to help me understand the best about fishing. Keep it up there are people listening to your insight.
I use the single Pitzen knot for a few years and it has worked very well for me. I'll have to try this knot next time out. Thanks for sharing.
Double pitzen knot is the only knot I use on flouro, however, I still fish mono and the palomar knot works great in that application for me.
learned this as the Double San Diego Jam knot, been using it on anything needing a sharp hook set
I tie a double uniknot on anything over 3/8th of an ounce. A double uni and this look almost identical when tied and the tag-ends left.
Likewise. +1 for the double uniknot. Did the single uni for years until I discovered the double uni.
You're right. This is an alternate way to tie the double line uni.
I've never had a polymor Knott break. I use that Knott on every fishing I do
At this time of year I catch at least as many northern pike as I do bass, so I always have a 30 to 50 pound fluoro leader tied on. I use the regular Pitzen for that and for tying on flies. For fluoro that is 25lb or less, the double Pitzen is my go-to knot.
This is a great knot! I've done similar knot vs knot tests, and this one wins. Thanks so much for showing us the Double Pitzen!
I’ve tried all those knots. The Uni knot works for everything . Doesn’t waste any line and is easy to tie. I’ve never broke off at the knot. So that what I use most of the time now.
I love the uni so easy to tie. Try it doubled over for even more strength.
I'm raising my hand for the Uni as well, it's great for tying on any terminal tackle, hooks or lures. I use the Albright for braid to leaders, often 10lb PowerPro braid to 6 or 8lb fluorocarbon.
The D/P knot rules learned it from a Shaw Grigsby video several years ago, never looked back doesn't matter floro or mono. Keep up the great content. Tight lines.
Granted I’m not fishing near as often as you but I have never had a problem with my palomar on braid and ultralight rod.
I’m still going to try the double pitzen it seems pretty easy
I will be trying this knot... and I'll be comparing it in a similar fasion as you've done to the ""Trilene Knot"" I'm use to using. Very interested to see the results. Thanks for another good video!
I’ve been fishing this knot, and it’s been working out great so far.
Never seen this knot before looks like it works great. I have been using the other knot. Haven't ever had any problems. I will give your knot a try. Thank you for sharing 👍
Even when trimming those 3 tag ends as close as possible, they seem to snag more algae, weeds etc than the palomar or improved clinch. Dabbing on a little krazee glue over the tag ends seems to help.
I had the same problem with the Palomar where it would break upon shock. I use the Trilene now which is ridiculously strong for mono and caught 5 bass today without issues, but that Pitzen looks like something I should learn.
Down to try this out, hard to lay down the san diego jam but I will admit it does have issues with slipping if not tied perfectly. Never heard of the double pitzen, thanks Ty!
Something most people don't understand about high end flourocarbons,some mono's and co polymers is the extreme low friction surface finish on them. When you wet lines like these when tightening knots and hitches it creates a huge amount of friction that can cause a lot of line damage as the surfaces moving over each other effectively stick/weld together. Best example would be trying to move two sheets of glass with water between them vs two dry pieces. It's worth trying out tying your knots/hitches without wetting them, high gloss finish on the line is a possible indicator they will tighten up better dry.
I've used that knot for years and agree it is one of the best. I make three more wraps when tying it with braid.
I use this knot in combination with a Bimini Twist for Bass and Saltwater. I have never broken off a fish with that combination. I actually came up with this knot on my own 20+ years ago. I had learned I assume the single Pitzen, just by pure mistake. My dad was trying to show me the Uni Knot and I did it wrong , but it was a good knot so I tied it ever since.
shaw grigsby showed that knot 3 or 4 years ago as a excellent flourocarbon knot and I found it to be a very good all around knot. he called it the "no name "knot. great video.
A fishing guide thought me the knot about 10 years ago and it has been my go to knot ever since.
I'm glad you did this video! I've questioned about this many times. I used the improved cinch for many many years
Spot on with hard set, that fish needs to know your serious too,,,, I was taught always to wet the line at drawdown so great advice there, and the knot is awesome, going to put that into use next outing
I switched to some slick braided line and no matter how many wraps i did on the clinch know it would slip out with almost no pressure. Doesnt happen to me with the palomar know but i have had lures go flying on cast so i will give the double pitzen a shot.
Thanks. I knew about the knot & use it but did not know the scissors step, AWESOME!
I've been using the improved clinch knot for many years, it seems to perform better with thicker line say 30lb+. I'm going to give this one a go on my lighter rigs and see how we go, sick of the knot slipping on hook sets. Thanks for the tip
I've had every knot I tried - except improved clinch knot - fail. Especially with flurocarbon.
This double Pitzen is a variation of the clinch. Should work well
I use an improved clinch knot for braid, fluoro, mono, and I target monster tarpon…. Never had those knots fail. Just my experience. It never slips for me
Now that I watched you closer on this..... this will replace my other knots. I use a knot very similar to my braid/ leader line and it always breaks at the hook knot. Thank you sir!!!! Happy camper now!!
Tha is a great knot. Been using it for 10+ years. Was having the same issues that you described. It is about the only knot I use anymore! Great info!!!
Science says the Palomar is the strongest. It's never failed me. I'll stick with it.
It's definitely a strong, reliable knot but it's a weed collector fishing from the bank more so than other knots due to 3 tag ends facing forward using fluorocarbon or copolymer line. Fishing in open water it's a great knot. I should try the knot on straight braid the tags ends will fold back. Nice video, thanks!
I use this knot but since its clock and almost invisible I usually leave a longer tag end when fishing around grass. That way it comes through with out getting hung up on it. Cody Meyer has a video about it. Works well
Thanks Tyler. I started looking for a new knot when my palamar knot with floro and 8lb test could be broke by hand easily. I also started using that knot but didn't know the name of it.
Easy to tie and very strong. I have tried most of the popular knots and this one is the strongest with floro.
MY Fishing partner wants no parts of it but he uses mono and co-poly so it's not as bad but still why not?
Looks like a awesome knot and awesome transition to that sponsor plug. Keep it up!
The Jimmy Houston knot is a double pitzen. It's very effective. Palomar knot is very good and easy to tie though as is the improved clinch. I always say fish your confidence but objectively I think the double pitzen is the best knot when in doubt and you really need knot strength.
So is the blaukat double uni knot lol.
A well cinched triple surgeon is pretty freakin strong I've ripped so many rigs out of snags on 6lb line with that one.
That looks like the jimmy Huston knot
I am going to try this clinch. I also enjoy your channel. Great job.
Palomar easy- 😆 I still can’t get it
We'll done video 👍. Terrific knot for fluorocarbon 8-15#. Has the added advantage over the Palomar - that you don't have to pass awkward baits through the loop.
That is my new favorite knot because of you Tyler. I appreciate it!!
( this I've seen, here in south border, they use a double knot , through the eye, then hook through the eye, of the line, so can be changed fast and easy , and secure. !)
Wow man,I'm surprised that this is very very easy to not only do but remember as well. I came to this video because I just started using straight flouro and just had one of the biggest bass I've ever caught,break off just as I lifted him outta the water,thanks man
My knot slipping out with a big bass is the reason I viewed this and I very much appreciate it,I just practiced this knot and it was incredibly easy and I can tell that it'll definitely hold up better than the palamer knot
thx! bro! bring more of these reference tests to help the anglers all over the world!
Palomar knot is the best and what most of the FLW and MLF pros use.
For braid yes but not flurocarbon
I have used the double uniknot but lately the fg knot is my go to knot. I will try this knot for sure because it is a lot easier than the fg knot.
I've been using the double pitzen knot since 2000. And never failed me once. It is very reliable and I use it while Sea & Fresh water fishing.
Ive always used the uni knot and never had any issues. What are your thoughts on it? Great channel and content.
That's all I use too..look at my profile pic..I caught that with a uni knot
@@Riddlemethisgaming same here, i think alot of knot break offs come down to tying a proven knot and making sure its properly tied with the correct type of line... the only knot i never use with fluoro or mono is the palomar, it cuts into itself and only works with braid.
The doubled line uni is stronger than a single line uni.
This knot and double uni knot are pretty much same principle so that’s why they work so good
Same and the fish n' fool knot is pretty much the same and strong. The Berkley braid knot is strong from what I have seen but eats up a lot of line and takes a bit to get it down
Lol, i did not know what this was called. ive been tying this for about 5 years (after breaking off a King Salmon at the knot way back when, ouch!) No break offs at this knot!!! Love your vids & tips, keep em coming!! Thank you!!!
Checking the line for abrasions before tying any knot is a must do.
Might have to try this knot! I had, what I assume, was a world class northern pike break my polyer knot. I had a 12" steel leader with 20lb braid. I was trolling crankbaits for walleye or bass and the monster hit, i slammed the moter in nutral and i could not turn the thing. I tightened the drag and we had a 20 second stalemate with him taking line inch by inch. I losened drag a tad and he just took off again, i was running out of line so i tightened a little more snd after three drag takes, the line just snspped. Left me with a curled piece of line at the end. I have a 45.5" pike to my PB but this was a new type of beast. Lol
Been using that knot for all fluorocarbon lines and it is awesome as you said. Great vid!
Tyler, been using this for years just didn’t know what was called. Thanks ! I really love your channel. Keep up the good work!!
This is such a great knot. Easy to tie, and strong.
Thank you.
I'm wondering if there's any way you could test a knot I've been using which is the double improved clinch knot which is just a clinch knot that has been doubled up like the double Pitzen
I’ve sit for hours testing knots like a true fishing nerd. The Palomar, Double Clinch, Double Pitzen, Doubled Uni and many others along with leader knots.. I have came to trust the double line SDJ over everything. I also do 3 wraps like the Pitzen no matter the line size. In the case of braided line I will do 4 to 5 wraps depending on the diameter.. The Double Pitzen is great though, I would feel pretty confident in it as well.
I’ve been testing knots myself as well. I’ve found that the Trilene knot beats the double pitzen, double SDJ, doubled palomar and Uni and improved clinch. Tested with 15 pound fluro and 10 pound mono.
@@butterytoast4836 only thing I don’t like about the Trilene Knot is when you cinch, especially with fluorocarbon, the loop through the eye has a lot of friction. Fluorocarbon doesn’t like friction and heat.. If I do tie it, I like to tie it in reverse like a reverse clinch, which is a little harder to keep the loop placed right with the Trilene knot. They just cinch up better in the reverse, and tests have show the reverse clinch method is stronger than the standard.. Whatever works best for you is what you should use, it’s double SDJ for me.
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When there is a lot of debris in the water I use the Trilene knot, strong and just one tag end pointing in the best direction
You either didn’t wet the palomar knot and burnt it or idk bc ran 3 tests myself with these exact 2 knots, wetted with 60lb tied and all 3 tests the pitzer broke. Tied each to a swivel clip and to a press pull machine with even tension. I’ve always only used palomar and only ever will. Easier to tie and stronger.
I was always wondering what knot you use on your lures, thank you for sharing!
Also can you test a double fisherman's knot what's for braid to floral
I LOVE the SD Jam Knot. 3-4x for smaller knots with smaller line. 6-7x for larger knots with larger line. I’ve never broken off with it and I set the hook hard.
You should actually wrap it more times for lighter line. Heavier line less wraps.
@@dormie9I thought the same as you
@@Mckillax because it’s true
@@dormie9 I just watched this vid again, saw my comment, and realized I switched those around. You’re right.
@@dormie9 I also have started trying a double SD Jam knot, even tho I’ve never broken off a regular SD Jam, and I still haven’t ever broken it off.
Definitely going to try this knot. I use the Palomar exclusively on braided line fully cinched down. For the lighter lines I've been using the improved clinch or Trilene knot for years. The only break offs seemed to be user error.
Palomar is garbage for braid too, unless the fish you are planning on landing weight 10x less than your line rating lol
Me too I've been thru the exact same but this double pitzen is impressive,, I'm pulling Christmas trees out of 12 feet all the way to the boat and usually there's other baits and hooks that other anglers broke off on ..... not with this dp knot I pull it off the bottom... great knot and it especially shines with 100% floro
There's a lot of line stubs pointing back at the rod when you're done. Those stubs will collect grass and weeds on the retrieve. I add one step and run all those ends back throgh the loop just above the hook's eye. Makes the size of the knot a bit larger but, less to catch weeds on the retrieve.
This is most underrated knot it will outlast every other knot known to anglers