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 simple question for the experts
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04/25/05 04:36 PM
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BJG1969
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When You use a loop knot for jigs, How big is the loop. I know this sounds like a simple question, but I don't want to be "That Guy."
Thanks,
BJG
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/25/05 04:57 PM
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WEEBS
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I'm no expert but I would say a good loop knot size would be about the size of a dime.
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/25/05 05:49 PM
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I'd say mine are about the diameter of a pencil eraser.
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/25/05 07:37 PM
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fish_beacon
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I make mine about the size of a golf ball, I use 4 sometimes 6 lb line by using the bigger loop,when them big slabs inhale the jig it leaves "double line" aross their teeth. I can't count the number of times I went to lift a slab in the boat when I couldn't see the jig and as soon as I went to lift her, her mouth would shut on the line and break it. Somtimes the jig will flip around and foul but not as frustrating as loosing el biggo.
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/25/05 07:57 PM
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HTDUCK
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I try and make the loop about the size of a pencil eraser and not bigger than a dime.
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/25/05 08:16 PM
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the worse my eyesight gets the bigger the loop 
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04/25/05 08:42 PM
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The Crappie Guy
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IMO, it doesn't make any difference. When I tie my loop knots (and that's all I use), they all seem to come out a different size each time. The size of the loop doesn't dictate anything, but the fact that it's a loop, does. Either large, small or something in between, you give your jig the optimal chance of free movement, and that's what's important.
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/25/05 09:48 PM
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FISHSIF
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Guys:
If you use two jigs in tandem. Do you'll use same size loop knot for both.
FISHSIF
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/25/05 09:53 PM
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The Crappie Guy
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/26/05 02:16 PM
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What type of Knot are ya'll tying? I have been using a form of a double cinch or improved cinch. Tying it twice against its self. It has worked well except when I get a Crappie on one and sand bass hits it on the way up and breaks the knot.
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04/26/05 02:25 PM
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Big Red 12
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Exactly how do you tie your loop knots? I have been using a form of the cinch knot tying it twice and pulling it against itself. Only problem is when a crappie gets on and a sandbass takes the other jig, and breaks it at the knot. I know these are not the best knots. Suggestions?
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04/26/05 03:29 PM
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Jim C.
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Big Red 12, click on Guys Web Site, go to links and you will see how. Great site by the way Guy. 
Jim C.
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/26/05 06:22 PM
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Big Red 12
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/26/05 07:29 PM
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crappieScout Calvin
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http://www.iland.net/~jbritton/KnotPhoto%20SingleLoop%20Knots.html
Happy and Safe Fishing,
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Re: simple question for the experts
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04/26/05 09:53 PM
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The Crappie Guy
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