WOW my mom showed me when i was 12 the san Diego gam knot I have never had it break on me. did not know if it was even a good one never seen anyone use it and watch 100s of videos trying to find it and here it is thank you, mom. FYI she never fished did not know nothing about knots dodnt know how she even found it . I even thought she made it up. Great mystory !!! I have used it for 50 years .
As someone who is new to fishing you guys have helped me tremendously I’m the type of person that when I start something I go full tilt and you guys really put me on
I just want to say there are tons and tons of fishing videos on UA-cam but you guys are by far one of the best no-nonsense all knowledge love you Channel bro's keep up the good work!! 👊🏽😎👍🏾👌🏾
I'm so stoked on all your content!!!! I've been bass fishing for 30 years and thought I knew my stuff, then i watched my first Tactical Bassin segment and you guys blew my mind. Matt and Tim are by far the best fisherman I've encountered and have a natural ability to teach that's second to none. Thanks so much guys you've totally changed my life and only increased my love for fishing.
This is why I love this channel tying a FG knot in the boat with wind blowing and all the other things going on it's always been a aggravating task I will still tie the FG knot at home preparing to go fish but if I do have to tie a leader knot in the boat this blood knot is the way to go
You may never see this because the video is 3 years old but THANK YOU!! Some of the other braid to leader knots were challenging my patience. The blood knot is what I wanted, strong and easy.
@@dantwaites7097 Try the Alberto knot, it goes through the guides better. It's the second strongest knot besides the FG. FG just takes too long to tie.
Dan Twaites personally Dan , I have tied the Alberto a lot and it is a lot more difficult and like Matt said the main benefit to the blood knot is you can VISUALLY see it’s tied right. The Alberto is not that way. The most dofficult part to the blood is simply pulling it down nicely. Take your time it will solve all your issues !!
Last two videos are so important for people to know and understand. Thanks for remaking these videos with such quality. As always, you and Tim are the best fisherman and teachers on UA-cam. THANK YOU
The uni to uni no doubt works. Most other connection knots are smaller than the uni. So if you have reels with unconventional line guides, like a Daiwa with TWS, you can’t reel the knot into the spool and are limited on leader length.
@@madknacker I agree definitely, I'm only using it for light line stuff and that pretty much means the fairy stick 99% of the time. That's 1 good thing about spinning gear that I like...lol
All I use is the Palomar and the blood knot. For me the Palomar is so easy to tie and it's strong as hell. I love the blood knot because of the size, and it fits through my guides perfectly.
Thanks for the illustration. I've been tying the "san diego jam knot" for decades, but when I learned it, we called it the "Fishermans Bend knot". Same knot though. I've recently changed to the Palomar knot because it's just as strong IMO, and easier to tie, especially with my old eyes. Thanks again, guys!
Thanks for the updated knot tying video! Can see your hands and line better! The blood knot goes through my guides great! And as far as strength, as long as tied correctly knot to lure fails first
Great Vid.I have tried all 3 knots and really like them. I love the blood knot because it is so smooth, however I find the double uni knot a lot easier to tie.
I use San Diego jams when I trout fish. Never had one break unless I neglected to redo it on a big fish or a snag. Absolutely best knot in my opinion for mono and fluro.
Thanks guys these two videos are great information for any angler. In depth and informative. I’m gonna start using the San Diego Jam more often. 👍🏻🎣🐟💯👌🏻
improved clinch has been my go to for flouro for the past 3 months and I've landed some central Florida monsters. including a 10.4 pound fish on 12# flouro. I went so far as to test a uni, Palomar, improved clinch, and orris knot all with 12,15, 17, and 20 pound floor after losing a jackhammer. the improved clinch and one other knot (not sure of the name just watched a guy tie it, make a loop on one side, wrap main and tag 4-5 times with loop and pass both tag and loop through loop created at the bottom, cinch and trim tag end and excess loop) and the improved clinch and the other did the best consistently.
Already using the blood knot love it you guys have definitely put me on bigger bass thank you guys for all the great big bass tips tight lines from Arkansas
I just have to say you guys are hands down the best there is at providing people with SO MUCH information about bass fishing! I have been subscribed for a few years now and it amazes me how sometimes I’ll wonder how to do something and then out of nowhere you guys post a video about it! I was just wondering recently if you guys still use the same knots as older videos so that was cool to see!
I like the idea of a 2nd time thru the eye of the hook. I will start using it with the braid, thank you as well for the blood knot. I have always had trouble tieing it.
Thank you guys for all of the great knowledge. Two years ago it was another language to me, but with your help (among some other great UA-camrs) I am learning and loving it (and catching more fish!). Thanks from a NorCal bank beater!!!
Been watching since 4 years now but every time Matt and Tim videos just got better! I am applying you guys information on Common Snakehead in Malaysia. Seems like bass and other predator fish have a lot in common.
I use a simple jam knot for flouro and I've never seen anyone else use it. It's never failed me, doesn't burn flouro and will not slip at all. You can cut the tag super short if you want to. Also it's very quick and easy to tie. Only 3 wraps with any size line.
I love your videos and have learned a lot from you guys. I really respect your opinion on different products and I wish you guys would do a video about the pros and cons of different trolling motors. I'm in the market for one and with the cost of them I want to make sure I get the right one.
Now I know what kind of knot I tie lol. A San Diego jam with my own twist. I like the blood knot as well. Read about it in a book many years ago. I like the blood knot for topwater baits too.
My confidence knot and all around connection is a simplified SD jam knot that is more widely known as the hangman's noose. When tying, I draw the main line to scoot the knot toward the eye, then the tag end to cinch, and then a confidence pull again on the main, and then trim the tag. Always use plenty of spit, and check that all the loops have fully cinched. I've landed many a large limbs and saved many a lure on 6lb.
🎣🐟Nice video I mainly use the san diego jam knot and do the multiple loops through the hook eye so you get no slippage when using lines like that slippery Gliss line and stuff.
I love you guys man ...I stopped doing blood knot because of break offs started using barrel swivel to connect braid and fluro but turns out I was doing it wrong I'ma try this blood knot again cause I hate using the swivels smashing my eye on rod ...thanks again
Anytime I have a fishing question run through my head I come to your channel and always find an in depth answer. You guys are badass keep killing the game!
That was the first knot I learned to tie on a fish hook when I was a kid. It's hard to beat, but 9 times out of 10 I use a palomar because it's quicker and strong enough to get the job done.
I'm glad you guys made this updated video on this subject. While not much has changed it's nice to hear your refreshed opinions on topics of this nature. I've adapted so many tips, tricks, and techniques from Tactical Bassin that have upped my fished success 10 fold. The blood knot for some reason has eluded me though. I just haven't been able to master it, but I think this new video will help. There were a cpl key points when explaining how the lines cross in the center that I think will help me finally get it. This is an awesome family and community to be a part of thank you guys!
Good stuff matt! Since ive been watching you guys youve made me a believer of the blood knot. Its my go to connection not now. You also introduced me to the sand diego jam a few years back and thats the only knot i tie for all of my straight braid applications. I thank you and tim both for the contributions you made to this great community we call bass fishing
You guys are putting out some of the best vids in fishing! Thank you! I’ve learned a ton! And it’s making a huge difference in my first year of fresh water fishing! I’ve caught so many fish, good fish, and my experienced buddies look at me like where the heck are you getting this from… LOL thanks guys!
I have been using a trilene knot for 29 years and have never broke off on a fish. Even pulled my 17' bass boat to a log I hung up on several times with 17# line. I use it on braid, mono, and fluorocarbon. Never slips. Tried a Palomar knot several times but it broke off on 2 fish. I use a blood knot to tie lines together Strong and goes through guides easy
Matt and/or Tim, first off great video thanks for doing these. I use the blood knot because of you and it works just fine. Second y’all need to try the new “No Fade” Braid by Vicious. It’s thin and holds its color very well.
Tim, that pre-cinching you do before you complete the palomar knot is exactly why you eat up your leader's length, if you keep the line all open and floppy as you pass it over & around whatever you're tying to, you can then adjust & slide the line down and back to it's contact point with usually just a half inch/inch of tag end hanging out afterwards, I do that all the time with my Egret Baits Kick-a-Mullet Jr's. the main reason I just love the palomar knot as my bait knot is it's "width" with the two loops being in contact with the hook's/swivel's eye, seen so many friends and other people break off simply because their knot only had "one finger" hooked into the terminal point instead of _knuckling up_ so to say.
I was taught the San Diego jam knot but never knew the name. This is my only knot! :) But now I am using leaders and having a hard time with the blood knot especially with braid to thicker leader mono/fluoro
Blood knot was the first leader connection knot I learned as a kid. I probably picked it up from Field & Stream. I didn't use it for leaders since all I fished with was 12 lb test mono. But since I didn't have my own money or transportation, I couldn't go get a new spool whenever I wanted. If I broke off say 30 yards worth of line, I'd use a blood knot to add more line from whatever spool I had lying around. I really like it for using long leaders because it seems to cause fewer issues if the knot is on the spool than other knots I've tried. BUT, I've experienced the knot slipping too bad to cinch down with well used braid unless I prep the lines with a rubbing alcohol pad first. Makes it more frustrating to tie in the field if I lose my leader. I don't know if this is a common problem or just because of the braids I'm using.
I use the Palomar knot when tying straight braid, no extra steps are required. It holds! Super strong knot. For mono, I use a non-slip loop knot 97.83% of the time. Its strong and adds a lot of action to the bait. For spinnerbaits and baits where I need a tight knot on the bait I use the improved clinch knot mono, triple surgeons knot is the way to go, much easier to tie, you can almost tie it blind. I fish inshore saltwater mostly, big strong fish, and I can't remember the last time I had a knot fail. Just my 2 cents. I am going to play around with that San diego jam knot.
Matt, I can't believe you went to Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Sturgis and Devils Tower!!! We could have done some bass busting, I am Tacticals biggest fan. Someday we will meet my friend, and I and can tell you how Tactical helped me through the hardest time in my life.
Great video! I do the same "extra loop" when I tie a modified clinch knot for braid. Slips less. But now that I see your modified Palomar knot I think I'm switching!
I've learned the original variations of these knots and others several times, then when i get on the water i'm not sure of them and am not willing to sacrifice casting time and revert to my tried and true uni-knot that i can quickly tie with my eyes closed and one hand tied behind my back (with a slip knot LOL). I also learned a couple loop knots, which would be the knot i'd most like to remember after the uni. Really like the palomar. Need to get with that one.
i just took a trip to the coast, and i wanted to test some connection knots. The only way i knew to do that is hook some big bat rays. when the leaders did brake it was never the bloodknot that failed. it is much easier to tie than most all, but like you said it hard to tie on heavy line. like always great video
Hey I watch you guys every morning before work. Do you guys have any gear like hats or T-shirt’s. If not no biggie just like to show some love for my favorite channel.
I use the Extreme Philly Fishing Clinch Knot. So get a hook and pass the line through the eyelet of the hook that's step number 1. You want to do one over the hand knot. If you are using braided line or line that is too thin you may want to do two or three over hand knots I usually do it two times and it works just fine and this little knot right here. It's going to serve as the break for the entire clinch knot. So get the hook, Make a V formation spin the hook four to six times. Pass the line through the eyelet on the bottom and make sure that the initial knot is all the way to the other side. Just pull it slowly and nicely and make sure initial knot that you just made is just below there and boom there you have it!
FG knot is the only braid to FC/Mono knot you need to know. Yes, it takes a long time to learn. Yes the learning curve sucks for the rizzuto finish knot. Once you tie 80, it becomes doable under 2 min and it is by far stronger than any knot you can tie without a bobbin. A doubled up uniknot is my goto, just run the leader through the eye twice and tie a normal 5 loop uni. I've tested all these extensively with a weight gague. Palomar is surprisingly good and so is the SDJ, I find them more frustrating than a Uni though.
My 4 I use all the time are double uni for frogs and top water, a snell for flipping and punching, Palomar for T-rig and an FG knot for braid to leader. FG by far the strongest for leader and thinnest but also difficult at times to tie
Thanks Matt! To really minimize leader consumption, I prefer to use Orvis instead of San Diego. Orvis has the added advantage of the resulting tag DIRECTION: the tag end won't snag weeds even when it's not precisely trimmed.
One thing you can do to make the knot stronger and help protect it is put a coat on it with a little drop of Loctite Ultra liquid control super glue. Their Ultra series glue is the most waterproof and flexible and I've never had a knot failure with it. I've been doing this for about 10 years with ocean fishing bottom fish that tear line up and test knots to there limit. The coating help the line go through the guides easier as well.
@Rod Royal Yeah I did my checking on their glue on their website to see what the spec's were before I used it. I've caught fish out in the ocean that tested the knots to the max but have never had the knot itself fail. I think the glue jams the knot so it won't slip apart more than gluing them together. It works.
You covered lures, line, knots, and techniques on lure presentation. How do you set up the drag on your reels to fish all the different line and lure sizes accurately?
I usually tie a SD jam knot or palomar for line to lure. Leader knots are always a FG knot or a Crazy Alberto. Never had a FG come undone. The Alberto knot only seems to work with heavier line though
Guys for a palomar knot, at 1:44 on the video, when you tie the overhand knot, do that TWICE (or more) to make a double palomar knot. This knot is the absolute strongest of them all IMO.
Hey Matt, great video as always!! I’ve always used a double uni knot to tie my braid to floro, what would be the advantage of using a blood knot instead? Thanks, and keep up the great work!
When your tightening your knots do you worry about putting ur main line thrubur knot? I usually pull my tag end to tighten my knot so the line doesn’t get buggered while tightening. Is it bad to tighten while pulling on the main line?
I prefer the San Diego Jam knot for everything. The Double San Diego jam knot wins the knot contest every year at the Fred Hall show in Long Beach. Palomar knot can fail if the lines overlap in the hook eye
Saw this vid on my feed and also saw a bunch of message on my FB so I decided to hit FB first then watch this vid. So what do I see as one of the top stories that popped up? It was Ce Ce from a post on Western Bass about her smallmouth. I guess we can all expect an epic video to be coming soon.
WOW my mom showed me when i was 12 the san Diego gam knot I have never had it break on me. did not know if it was even a good one never seen anyone use it and watch 100s of videos trying to find it and here it is thank you, mom. FYI she never fished did not know nothing about knots dodnt know how she even found it . I even thought she made it up. Great mystory !!! I have used it for 50 years .
As someone who is new to fishing you guys have helped me tremendously I’m the type of person that when I start something I go full tilt and you guys really put me on
I just want to say there are tons and tons of fishing videos on UA-cam but you guys are by far one of the best no-nonsense all knowledge love you Channel bro's keep up the good work!! 👊🏽😎👍🏾👌🏾
I'm so stoked on all your content!!!! I've been bass fishing for 30 years and thought I knew my stuff, then i watched my first Tactical Bassin segment and you guys blew my mind. Matt and Tim are by far the best fisherman I've encountered and have a natural ability to teach that's second to none. Thanks so much guys you've totally changed my life and only increased my love for fishing.
This is why I love this channel tying a FG knot in the boat with wind blowing and all the other things going on it's always been a aggravating task I will still tie the FG knot at home preparing to go fish but if I do have to tie a leader knot in the boat this blood knot is the way to go
I was looking for someone to compare the FG knot to the blood knot. Thanks
You may never see this because the video is 3 years old but THANK YOU!! Some of the other braid to leader knots were challenging my patience. The blood knot is what I wanted, strong and easy.
I learned the blood knot from your old video. HAS changed the game for me because i had so many knot failures with other knots. HEELLLL YAAA BOYS
Cody Phillips me too bro. It took me quite a while to get it perfected but I got it down now. No more uni to uni knot for me. 👍🏻🎣🐟💯
Same! I fish exclusively from a kayak, and the ease of the blood knot was a huge time saver! And it holds up hard!
Ive been having the same problem. Hopefully this will solve it for me.
@@dantwaites7097 Try the Alberto knot, it goes through the guides better. It's the second strongest knot besides the FG. FG just takes too long to tie.
Dan Twaites personally Dan , I have tied the Alberto a lot and it is a lot more difficult and like Matt said the main benefit to the blood knot is you can VISUALLY see it’s tied right. The Alberto is not that way. The most dofficult part to the blood is simply pulling it down nicely. Take your time it will solve all your issues !!
Last two videos are so important for people to know and understand. Thanks for remaking these videos with such quality. As always, you and Tim are the best fisherman and teachers on UA-cam. THANK YOU
No love for the Uni knot? You're killin me, Smalls! :)
I use the uni to uni for light line leader connection just cause it's easier to tie. Also use it for straight braid connections too! So easy to tie
The uni to uni no doubt works. Most other connection knots are smaller than the uni. So if you have reels with unconventional line guides, like a Daiwa with TWS, you can’t reel the knot into the spool and are limited on leader length.
Lol I agree, but maybe that’s because I’m so used to tying Uni to Uni. Are use it for all of my 10-15 pound braid to florocarbon leader.
@@madknacker I agree definitely, I'm only using it for light line stuff and that pretty much means the fairy stick 99% of the time. That's 1 good thing about spinning gear that I like...lol
i use the Uni knot for heavy line, and works great for me.
My truly #1 UA-cam channel! Thank you Matt and Tim for everything!
All I use is the Palomar and the blood knot. For me the Palomar is so easy to tie and it's strong as hell. I love the blood knot because of the size, and it fits through my guides perfectly.
Bonus video! Thanks guys! I have already seen your knot videos but its nice to have a refresher some someone as knowledgeable as you matt! Ur the man!
Thanks for the illustration. I've been tying the "san diego jam knot" for decades, but when I learned it, we called it the "Fishermans Bend knot". Same knot though. I've recently changed to the Palomar knot because it's just as strong IMO, and easier to tie, especially with my old eyes. Thanks again, guys!
Thanks for the updated knot tying video! Can see your hands and line better! The blood knot goes through my guides great! And as far as strength, as long as tied correctly knot to lure fails first
just commented on a video the other day asking about a large bait knot... how convenient! you guys are awesome. keep it up.
San Diego Jam was made for large diameter monos like 80lb for big game fishing. Other knots were too hard to cinch down in those sizes.
Great Vid.I have tried all 3 knots and really like them. I love the blood knot because it is so smooth, however I find the double uni knot a lot easier to tie.
I use San Diego jams when I trout fish. Never had one break unless I neglected to redo it on a big fish or a snag. Absolutely best knot in my opinion for mono and fluro.
Great video. Basic, shows exactly how to do it, and most importantly tells the why.
Thanks guys these two videos are great information for any angler. In depth and informative. I’m gonna start using the San Diego Jam more often. 👍🏻🎣🐟💯👌🏻
you guys are absolute geniuses, turning bass fishing into a literal science.
I like the Berkeley braid and FG. Been using the improved clinch knot with no issues. Great vid. I'll give these knots a try. 🤟
improved clinch has been my go to for flouro for the past 3 months and I've landed some central Florida monsters. including a 10.4 pound fish on 12# flouro. I went so far as to test a uni, Palomar, improved clinch, and orris knot all with 12,15, 17, and 20 pound floor after losing a jackhammer. the improved clinch and one other knot (not sure of the name just watched a guy tie it, make a loop on one side, wrap main and tag 4-5 times with loop and pass both tag and loop through loop created at the bottom, cinch and trim tag end and excess loop) and the improved clinch and the other did the best consistently.
Matt! Can you please do a video on sun protection and clothing? Also, an in depth tutorial on leader-lines, PLEASE! YOU GUYS ARE THE WORD BROTHER!!!
We have videos on both. If you go to our website TacticalBassin.com and search those topics the videos you requested should show up.
Already using the blood knot love it you guys have definitely put me on bigger bass thank you guys for all the great big bass tips tight lines from Arkansas
I just have to say you guys are hands down the best there is at providing people with SO MUCH information about bass fishing! I have been subscribed for a few years now and it amazes me how sometimes I’ll wonder how to do something and then out of nowhere you guys post a video about it! I was just wondering recently if you guys still use the same knots as older videos so that was cool to see!
i use jam and synch knot but just learned palomar knot and blood knot thank you very much
Doubled Uni for swimbaits. Never had a failure.
I like the idea of a 2nd time thru the eye of the hook. I will start using it with the braid, thank you as well for the blood knot. I have always had trouble tieing it.
You guys should do an icast video of your guys favorite new stuff you wanna try
Thank you guys for all of the great knowledge. Two years ago it was another language to me, but with your help (among some other great UA-camrs) I am learning and loving it (and catching more fish!). Thanks from a NorCal bank beater!!!
Thanks for the refresh Matt! Use all three and the palomar never fails.
Good info on the small lines thanks Matt I had some issues with the light lines thank you for clearing that up bud
Thank you Matt Allen!!
Been watching since 4 years now but every time Matt and Tim videos just got better! I am applying you guys information on Common Snakehead in Malaysia. Seems like bass and other predator fish have a lot in common.
I use a simple jam knot for flouro and I've never seen anyone else use it. It's never failed me, doesn't burn flouro and will not slip at all. You can cut the tag super short if you want to. Also it's very quick and easy to tie. Only 3 wraps with any size line.
I don’t even need notifications because I watch your channel so much, UA-cam puts it first in recommended every time!
I love your videos and have learned a lot from you guys. I really respect your opinion on different products and I wish you guys would do a video about the pros and cons of different trolling motors. I'm in the market for one and with the cost of them I want to make sure I get the right one.
Now I know what kind of knot I tie lol. A San Diego jam with my own twist. I like the blood knot as well. Read about it in a book many years ago. I like the blood knot for topwater baits too.
My confidence knot and all around connection is a simplified SD jam knot that is more widely known as the hangman's noose. When tying, I draw the main line to scoot the knot toward the eye, then the tag end to cinch, and then a confidence pull again on the main, and then trim the tag. Always use plenty of spit, and check that all the loops have fully cinched. I've landed many a large limbs and saved many a lure on 6lb.
🎣🐟Nice video I mainly use the san diego jam knot and do the multiple loops through the hook eye so you get no slippage when using lines like that slippery Gliss line and stuff.
Thanks for the lesson.
I love you guys man ...I stopped doing blood knot because of break offs started using barrel swivel to connect braid and fluro but turns out I was doing it wrong I'ma try this blood knot again cause I hate using the swivels smashing my eye on rod ...thanks again
Might give the triple surgeons knot a try too. Easy to tie, strong. Both good knots
Anytime I have a fishing question run through my head I come to your channel and always find an in depth answer. You guys are badass keep killing the game!
This is such a satisfying video to watch
San Diego Jam knot..... nice man!!! Looks like a strong knot for sure and I’ve never seen or heard of it. Great channel guys, I’m a new fan! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
That was the first knot I learned to tie on a fish hook when I was a kid. It's hard to beat, but 9 times out of 10 I use a palomar because it's quicker and strong enough to get the job done.
I use San Diego jam. For braid to liter. Works great!
Awesome video again guys thank you for all that u guys do for us
I'm glad you guys made this updated video on this subject. While not much has changed it's nice to hear your refreshed opinions on topics of this nature. I've adapted so many tips, tricks, and techniques from Tactical Bassin that have upped my fished success 10 fold. The blood knot for some reason has eluded me though. I just haven't been able to master it, but I think this new video will help. There were a cpl key points when explaining how the lines cross in the center that I think will help me finally get it. This is an awesome family and community to be a part of thank you guys!
Good stuff matt! Since ive been watching you guys youve made me a believer of the blood knot. Its my go to connection not now. You also introduced me to the sand diego jam a few years back and thats the only knot i tie for all of my straight braid applications. I thank you and tim both for the contributions you made to this great community we call bass fishing
You guys are putting out some of the best vids in fishing! Thank you! I’ve learned a ton! And it’s making a huge difference in my first year of fresh water fishing! I’ve caught so many fish, good fish, and my experienced buddies look at me like where the heck are you getting this from… LOL thanks guys!
I have been using a trilene knot for 29 years and have never broke off on a fish. Even pulled my 17' bass boat to a log I hung up on several times with 17# line. I use it on braid, mono, and fluorocarbon. Never slips. Tried a Palomar knot several times but it broke off on 2 fish. I use a blood knot to tie lines together Strong and goes through guides easy
Matt and/or Tim, first off great video thanks for doing these.
I use the blood knot because of you and it works just fine.
Second y’all need to try the new “No Fade” Braid by Vicious. It’s thin and holds its color very well.
Tim, that pre-cinching you do before you complete the palomar knot is exactly why you eat up your leader's length, if you keep the line all open and floppy as you pass it over & around whatever you're tying to, you can then adjust & slide the line down and back to it's contact point with usually just a half inch/inch of tag end hanging out afterwards, I do that all the time with my Egret Baits Kick-a-Mullet Jr's. the main reason I just love the palomar knot as my bait knot is it's "width" with the two loops being in contact with the hook's/swivel's eye, seen so many friends and other people break off simply because their knot only had "one finger" hooked into the terminal point instead of _knuckling up_ so to say.
This is gold !!!!!!
Totally saving this video
I was taught the San Diego jam knot but never knew the name. This is my only knot! :)
But now I am using leaders and having a hard time with the blood knot especially with braid to thicker leader mono/fluoro
Blood knot was the first leader connection knot I learned as a kid. I probably picked it up from Field & Stream. I didn't use it for leaders since all I fished with was 12 lb test mono. But since I didn't have my own money or transportation, I couldn't go get a new spool whenever I wanted. If I broke off say 30 yards worth of line, I'd use a blood knot to add more line from whatever spool I had lying around.
I really like it for using long leaders because it seems to cause fewer issues if the knot is on the spool than other knots I've tried. BUT, I've experienced the knot slipping too bad to cinch down with well used braid unless I prep the lines with a rubbing alcohol pad first. Makes it more frustrating to tie in the field if I lose my leader. I don't know if this is a common problem or just because of the braids I'm using.
I use the Palomar knot when tying straight braid, no extra steps are required. It holds! Super strong knot. For mono, I use a non-slip loop knot 97.83% of the time. Its strong and adds a lot of action to the bait. For spinnerbaits and baits where I need a tight knot on the bait I use the improved clinch knot mono, triple surgeons knot is the way to go, much easier to tie, you can almost tie it blind. I fish inshore saltwater mostly, big strong fish, and I can't remember the last time I had a knot fail. Just my 2 cents. I am going to play around with that San diego jam knot.
I use the Palomar knot and the Uni knot
Like me for FG knot fans (braid to fluoro) Admittedly, it was frustrating to begin with, but I can do it in the dark now and never fails
Hey Matt,
I appreciate your work in our hobby. Of the 3 mentioned here, what knot do you tie fluoracarbon to lure or a snap?
Thanks!
Never tied my braid Palomar this way, and haven't had issues YET - I will start doing this moving forward though! Good stuff!
Matt,
I can't believe you went to Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Sturgis and Devils Tower!!! We could have done some bass busting, I am Tacticals biggest fan. Someday we will meet my friend, and I and can tell you how Tactical helped me through the hardest time in my life.
Great video! I do the same "extra loop" when I tie a modified clinch knot for braid. Slips less. But now that I see your modified Palomar knot I think I'm switching!
I've learned the original variations of these knots and others several times, then when i get on the water i'm not sure of them and am not willing to sacrifice casting time and revert to my tried and true uni-knot that i can quickly tie with my eyes closed and one hand tied behind my back (with a slip knot LOL). I also learned a couple loop knots, which would be the knot i'd most like to remember after the uni. Really like the palomar. Need to get with that one.
Thanks I was wondering how to do a blood knot now I got it preciate it
Those are essential knots, for sure. I also use the king sling knot.
Great video. I'll try all 3. But what about the good ol Improved Fishermans Knot versus the Palomar?? Opinons ??
i just took a trip to the coast, and i wanted to test some connection knots. The only way i knew to do that is hook some big bat rays. when the leaders did brake it was never the bloodknot that failed. it is much easier to tie than most all,
but like you said it hard to tie on heavy line. like always great video
Hey I watch you guys every morning before work. Do you guys have any gear like hats or T-shirt’s. If not no biggie just like to show some love for my favorite channel.
Look in the section where they list the gear, it tells you how to get TB hats and shirts
Matt is the Alberto knot as strong as the blood knot ? It seems to be faster . Awesome video !
Great video! When you say similar in size for the blood knot, are you talking about size in pound strength or size in line diameter?
What knot do y’all use on a spinner bait?
Thanks for all the videos that you make. I am 74 and it like going to school everyday!
With any clear line like mono or fluoro use a palomar so u have 2 pieces of line through the line tie instead of 1
I liked where you used normal line rather than rope.Thanks Rick
I use the Extreme Philly Fishing Clinch Knot.
So get a hook and pass the line through the eyelet of the hook that's step number 1.
You want to do one over the hand knot.
If you are using braided line or line that is too thin you may want to do two or three over hand knots
I usually do it two times and it works just fine and this little knot right here.
It's going to serve as the break for the entire clinch knot.
So get the hook, Make a V formation spin the hook four to six times.
Pass the line through the eyelet on the bottom and make sure that the initial knot is all the way to the other side.
Just pull it slowly and nicely and make sure initial knot that you just made is just below there and boom there you have it!
Love the bonus video!
FG knot is the only braid to FC/Mono knot you need to know. Yes, it takes a long time to learn. Yes the learning curve sucks for the rizzuto finish knot. Once you tie 80, it becomes doable under 2 min and it is by far stronger than any knot you can tie without a bobbin. A doubled up uniknot is my goto, just run the leader through the eye twice and tie a normal 5 loop uni. I've tested all these extensively with a weight gague. Palomar is surprisingly good and so is the SDJ, I find them more frustrating than a Uni though.
I like the rp knot over the blood knot. Tuna boats trust it and it is really easy to tie also.
always with awesome tips...keep it up bros
My 4 I use all the time are double uni for frogs and top water, a snell for flipping and punching, Palomar for T-rig and an FG knot for braid to leader. FG by far the strongest for leader and thinnest but also difficult at times to tie
I like that you had a dark background while you demonstrate tying the knots.
for straight braid you guys might try the dee thomas knot, its lightening fast and bomb proof ! seriously look it up!
Thanks Matt! To really minimize leader consumption, I prefer to use Orvis instead of San Diego. Orvis has the added advantage of the resulting tag DIRECTION: the tag end won't snag weeds even when it's not precisely trimmed.
Ive been using a uni to uni knot for my braid to leader but ill have to try the blood knot again
One thing you can do to make the knot stronger and help protect it is put a coat on it with a little drop of Loctite Ultra liquid control super glue. Their Ultra series glue is the most waterproof and flexible and I've never had a knot failure with it. I've been doing this for about 10 years with ocean fishing bottom fish that tear line up and test knots to there limit. The coating help the line go through the guides easier as well.
@Rod Royal Yeah I did my checking on their glue on their website to see what the spec's were before I used it. I've caught fish out in the ocean that tested the knots to the max but have never had the knot itself fail. I think the glue jams the knot so it won't slip apart more than gluing them together. It works.
You covered lures, line, knots, and techniques on lure presentation. How do you set up the drag on your reels to fish all the different line and lure sizes accurately?
Those notes apply to connection with fly fish line?
I usually tie a SD jam knot or palomar for line to lure. Leader knots are always a FG knot or a Crazy Alberto. Never had a FG come undone. The Alberto knot only seems to work with heavier line though
I’ll try the blood knot but still a fan of the Alberto knot
Alberto knot is the only knot I trust. It's thin, strong, and easy to tie.
Good information!!
Guys for a palomar knot, at 1:44 on the video, when you tie the overhand knot, do that TWICE (or more) to make a double palomar knot. This knot is the absolute strongest of them all IMO.
Hi Matt, I'm a Big fan of your videos. I just wanted to ask you what your True thoughts are about Spiderwire Braid, good bad, indifferent, Thanks Cuz
Hey Matt, great video as always!! I’ve always used a double uni knot to tie my braid to floro, what would be the advantage of using a blood knot instead? Thanks, and keep up the great work!
Do you have any tips for the blood knot with 65lb power pro and 30lb sunline fc100? The fc100 has a hard time tightening up since it’s so stiff.
When your tightening your knots do you worry about putting ur main line thrubur knot? I usually pull my tag end to tighten my knot so the line doesn’t get buggered while tightening. Is it bad to tighten while pulling on the main line?
sleeper connection knot is the Shin Fukae knot. Just about as thin as a FG, just as strong, and so much easier to tie correctly.
I prefer the San Diego Jam knot for everything. The Double San Diego jam knot wins the knot contest every year at the Fred Hall show in Long Beach. Palomar knot can fail if the lines overlap in the hook eye
Excellent
For connecting line I use bloodknot and for my bait I use a uni knot saves all my leader if I get snagged but still holds strong
Saw this vid on my feed and also saw a bunch of message on my FB so I decided to hit FB first then watch this vid. So what do I see as one of the top stories that popped up? It was Ce Ce from a post on Western Bass about her smallmouth. I guess we can all expect an epic video to be coming soon.
Always coming in hot with all the best tips. 🤘 Thanks for grinding boys.