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Conference wahoo::fishing

Title:Fishing Notes- Archived
Notice:See note 555.1 for a keyword directory of this conference
Moderator:DONMAC::MACINTYRE
Created:Fri Feb 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Sep 20 1991
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1660
Total number of notes:20970

1597.0. "Knot tying questions" by WXYZ::DEMBA () Thu May 16 1991 10:18

I checked the keyword directory for a listing on knots and was
surprised to not find one.

To insure that you don't loose the action on crankbaits and the
like I am looking for knot types that result in a loop at the
end of the line.

I can use a Duncan (modified Uni-knot) but after a strike you 
need to reset the knot or retie.

Someone suggested using a Perfection knot. Besides the 
Perfection are there any others that can be used?

	Steve
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1597.1Here's twoSMURF::AMBERThu May 16 1991 10:3513
    I don't think I can draw how to tie any loop knot here, but I like one
    called the Rappala loop for when a big loop is ok.  Other times I use
    a king sling.
    
    For the Rappala, you start with an overhand knot, pass it thru the eye,
    twist a few times, back thru the overhand knot, and then thru the loop
    left after twisting and going thru the overhand.  For the sling, double 
    the line, pass that thru the eye, twist, and drop the lure thru the 
    loop.  As always, moisten and pull.
    
    After reading that description, I'm not sure I could tie either one if
    I didn't know how...
    
1597.2Really improves the actionROYALT::GAFFNEYGone fishin/racinFri May 17 1991 09:295
    I use the bowline.  You can find a picture of it in the American
    Heritage Dictionary, it's the one that most Office Services hand out.
    My edition has it on page 83.
    
    Gone fishin
1597.3WAHOO::LEVESQUEEvil FantasiesFri May 17 1991 09:584
 What's the strength retention of the bowline? I had the impression that it
was not good (like 50-60%).

 The Doctah
1597.4No 'ProllingASABET::VARLEYTue May 21 1991 17:248
    Ah hell, use a snap ! Otherwise, run 1 1/2' of line throgh the eyelet
    and let the lure hang from the middle of the "Sling" you've created.
    Pinch the loose line tip against the running line. Now hold the lure
    with your other hand and make a loop over the doubled line. Pass the
    lure through the loop twice, spit on the knot and tighten it. Works for
    me.
    
    --The Skoal Bandit
1597.5BOOMODIXIE::RHARRISThu Jun 06 1991 16:568
    Just tie the Trilene knot to a stick of dynamite, light, and cast.
    
    Now, I knew I forgot something.
    
    The net!
    
    bob
    
1597.6THE PALOMARSHRFAC::MASSICOTTEWed Jun 12 1991 10:5415
    
    Last time I read up on knots the "PALOMAR" was the leader in line
    strength retention.
    
    To tie it, make a loop 1.5 times the length of lure.
    Pass the end of the loop thru the eye of the lure, tie an
    overhand knot leaving enough loop to go right around
    the lure.
    Pull up near snug, check to be sure one section of line 
    does not cross over another and pull it tight.
    
    If tied properly, you can see that one strand does not cross
    another to do any cutting at all.  
    
    Fred
1597.7 KAHALA::PRESTONBeastly Rotter in residenceWed Jun 12 1991 13:105
    Is this the knot where you actually pass the lure through the loop
    as the last step before snugging up the knot?
    
    Ed
    
1597.8*****YES*****SALEM::JUNGWed Jun 12 1991 14:571
    
1597.9SHRFAC::MASSICOTTEWed Jun 12 1991 15:222
    
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