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why can't I tie this knot?
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10/04/17 04:53 PM
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jwcromer
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I have a picture showing how to tie the uni to uni knot,but I can' tie the thing,HELP
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/04/17 05:24 PM
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Resh
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what's going wrong?
There are no fish in sonic pond EDIT: Except 1 20lb catfish
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/04/17 06:47 PM
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Barn
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/04/17 07:45 PM
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Ken A.
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Some of those knots that join one line to another are a Three-Handed Operation! I can tie it but I almost need someone to hold one end of the line while I do it!!
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/04/17 08:38 PM
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David Burton
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Remember the loops around mainline go within the loop of the leader, that's what I have to keep reminding myself for the setup!
David Burton 2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
[Re: jwcromer]
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10/04/17 09:00 PM
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the skipper
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It takes a few times to get it right. I've got it pretty good now but still mess up every now and then. Way easier to do at home than on the water so that's what I try to do
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/04/17 10:06 PM
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Bill Durham
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I've never tried this knot.. but an Alberto is really easy to tie and I haven't had any problems with it. I know that isn't what the thread is about but might be worth a try.
BD
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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#12453367
10/04/17 10:43 PM
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Cast
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I have a special tool for that knot.
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/04/17 11:09 PM
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Court
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I tie this all the time with light braid to light Fluorocarbon crappie fishing. I hold the loop open between my thumb and ring finger then grab the line after I pass it through the loop with my middle and index finger. Cinch one side down lightly before starting the other end. If I'm uncoordinated that day, I just hold the line after I pass it through the loop with my mouth. Cinching it down good is the most important part. I don't spit on it, don't laugh, but I use ear wax! Don't laugh until you try it. Slips right through the rod eyes.
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
[Re: Court]
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10/05/17 02:29 AM
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TwoLakes
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OK. I'm 48 and been an avid fisherman since I was 5 or so. There is no telling how many hours of TV, Internet, Forums, Magazines, etc. I've spent learning more about fishing. I've NEVER heard the ear wax trick. I think I'll take a Qtip and give it a try next time. Good stuff.
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/05/17 03:22 AM
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TOMCAT21
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/05/17 04:32 PM
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Insurance man
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I tie this all the time with light braid to light Fluorocarbon crappie fishing. I hold the loop open between my thumb and ring finger then grab the line after I pass it through the loop with my middle and index finger. Cinch one side down lightly before starting the other end. If I'm uncoordinated that day, I just hold the line after I pass it through the loop with my mouth. Cinching it down good is the most important part. I don't spit on it, don't laugh, but I use ear wax! Don't laugh until you try it. Slips right through the rod eyes.
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/05/17 05:38 PM
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jbcarroll3000
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I had to practice it for a while. Would take me forever at first, but now it's 2nd nature.
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/05/17 05:45 PM
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TEXASJIGSTER
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Most people try to tie it with both tag ends to short when they start looping.
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Re: why can't I tie this knot?
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10/05/17 05:50 PM
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Smurfs
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