Paul_Kramer Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I was wondering what some of the guys here use for tying Powerpro or something like it to their leaders. Thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUSKY18 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I believe that the majority of people use a polomar knot. I prefer the double Trilene knot personally. The Bucher Powerknot is another good strong knot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzeback Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I use a palomar as well. Haven't had a single problem with it and boated multiple fish with no knot problems. Found a big yellow/orange bulldog, leader attached, in about 5 or 6 feet of water the other day, stuck my rod in and brought it up. No line attached above the leader, so don't tie whatever knot that guy was using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2thepointsetters Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 The trilene is great for braids.Hope this link is ok with mods.http://www.animatedknots.com/trilene/ind...imatedknots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishin Dan Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I use the trilene and have no problems. It was the first and only knot i was ever taught so i just stuck with it. I have heard that the polomar knot is stronger though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2thepointsetters Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I use both, but the trilene goes from the braid to the leaderlink for the palomarhttp://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/ind...imatedknots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Kramer Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Thanks for the replys. I've always used the palomar, never really had any problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjac Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 bronze brings up a good point indirectly...to re-tie. Even though it's 80lb braid, that knot and the few inches above is subject to a lot of fatigue and the few inches can get little abrasions, especially with a lure like Bulldawg that can foul up into the infamous "dogball" where the front treb is wrapped on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarsusd81 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I only use a Palomar when I tie up the leaders on the big sticks. When I fish with mono or copoly, it is somewhat application specific, but when I am on braid, it is going to be a palomar. I made a mistake of tying on a buzzbait for bass this spring with a trilene knot and cast the buzzy off. Lucky I had another copy of it, but still ticked me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel9921 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Definitely Bucher Powerknot for me... not hard to do so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugoBox Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Don't want to change to subject too much but I messed around with the Bucher knot some and had some difficulty - is there a trick other than spit to keep it from binding up as you tighten it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel9921 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I think I know what you mean when you say "had some difficulty"... I pretty much have it nailed down... and can show you how to do that next time I see you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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