Knots with Tyger/Toothy Critter

[Cooter]

Seems everytime I tie a knot with this stuff I get a little coil effect near the knot - due to tightening up the knot, which is usually a uni or simple clinch style. Anyone know of a way around this?

[delmuts]

i think it is caused by a couple of things. first make sure the line is wet. the heat caused by friction can do this.also,i try to keep the knot loose and carefully work it down closer to the lure so it don't have to slide as far. when puilling the knot down the line i think i creates a pinch pt,[ kind of like when you run a ribbon between your finger and a scissors to make a curly cue]. also try pulling the knot slower to help reduce friction. my $.02

[markkstanley]

I use a palomar knot and tighten it by pulling the tag end pulling through any line that might curl. Delmuts has it right keep it loose and wet until the final tightening.