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What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 02:36 PM
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NTX Fisherman
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I've never used copolymer and I'm going to try P Line cx premium, which is fluorocarbon coated. Will a regular Palomar knot work or do I need to treat it like pure fluoro?
Thanks.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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#10925324
06/18/15 02:43 PM
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dallasdawg
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Palomar will be fine with that line.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 02:45 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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Just wet the line when you tie your palomar. PLine CX Premium has a lot more stretch than straight fluorocarbon, but is an excellent and versatile line IMO.
The solution to any problem - work, love, money, whatever - is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be. --John Gierach
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 03:00 PM
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Karl Dietz
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Palomar is good if tied right! I use the Trilene knot!
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 04:20 PM
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timwins31
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Palomar will work just fine. I use an improved clinch with P line.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 04:41 PM
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NTX Fisherman
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Thanks guys, Palomar it is.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 05:12 PM
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Mayo
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I absolutely love P-line and its all I've used for the most part for years. I'll tie a palomar knot when applicable but also use the clinch and improved clinch on larger baits that have treble hooks and have had zero issues. Use improved clinch on smaller line diameter.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 06:02 PM
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Fast Lane
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P-Pline recommends a Palomar knot.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 10:09 PM
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Marooned
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I absolutely love P-line and its all I've used for the most part for years. I'll tie a palomar knot when applicable but also use the clinch and improved clinch on larger baits that have treble hooks and have had zero issues. Use improved clinch on smaller line diameter. I've also used P-line for years. I used the improved clinch knot a long time. For the last couple of years, I've used the "uni knot" because it is simple to tie and, according to Bassmaster magazine, retains 90% of the lines rated strength (tensile test strength). The only issue I've had with either knot is when I don't retie after a big fish or when I've fished rocks, docks, etc. for several hours.
In memory of my childhood friend Dan Sterling, who taught me at an early age how to catch bream with a hand-line, and who unknowingly hooked me on fishing for life.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 10:13 PM
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ETBA
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I've been using CX for last couple of years and use the Palomar with no problems. It's one of the most dependable lines on the market IMO.
Swimbaits Only.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/18/15 11:16 PM
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Mayo
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Can't say I've used that knot but may give it a shot given what you said. Thanks for the info. I've become pretty good at tying the improved clinch knot from fly fishing AND checking my line religiously as well from it. With 1-2 test there's little room for error.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/19/15 01:24 AM
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Thad Rains
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Improved clinch for me.
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/19/15 03:06 AM
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SkeeterRonnie
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The co-polamar knot, of course
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Re: What knot do you use for copolymer?
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06/19/15 11:54 AM
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lamoon78
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I tie the Double San Diego Jam on everything.
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