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Jig knot #9913527 04/16/14 10:25 PM
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Is there a better knot to tie jigs on with and is there a better position to keep them at on the line. I've been focusing bridges lately and am trying to improve my odds.

Thanks for any info

Re: Jig knot [Re: Kylefield] #9913545 04/16/14 10:31 PM
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Palomar knot is the strongest - click on below link for knots

http://www.custom-crappie-jigs.com/knots.html


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Re: Jig knot [Re: Kylefield] #9913551 04/16/14 10:34 PM
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You want your jig to lay horizontal...
Polomar or the good ol improved clinch knot


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Re: Jig knot [Re: Kylefield] #9913610 04/16/14 11:18 PM
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I prefer placing the knot on the backside of the hook eye. That will also hold it horizontal and when it slips, it'll slip to the very top of the hook eye and that's still good. The only time it goes to the front of the hook eye is after you've taken the fish off. Then just slide it back to the rear position before the next drop.


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Re: Jig knot [Re: redfin�] #9913689 04/16/14 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted By: redfin�
Palomar knot is the strongest - click on below link for knots

http://www.custom-crappie-jigs.com/knots.html
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Re: Jig knot [Re: Kylefield] #9913694 04/16/14 11:50 PM
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polomar for me

Re: Jig knot [Re: Kylefield] #9913736 04/17/14 12:05 AM
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Palomar for me


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I use both these knots and they both work very well, regardless of the line type...Hope this info helps...

Re: Jig knot [Re: Kylefield] #9914541 04/17/14 05:05 AM
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improved clinch for me always thumb

Re: Jig knot [Re: Kylefield] #9914667 04/17/14 11:15 AM
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Loop Knot...
Let's the jig stay horizontal, like real bait...
Just my 2cents

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Re: Jig knot [Re: Matthew Carroll] #9914676 04/17/14 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted By: Matthew Carroll
Loop Knot...
Let's the jig stay horizontal, like real bait...
Just my 2cents

Jigum
thumb thumb thumb fish hooked texas


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Originally Posted By: MOE BANDY
Originally Posted By: Matthew Carroll
Loop Knot...
Let's the jig stay horizontal, like real bait...
Just my 2cents

Jigum
thumb thumb thumb fish hooked texas


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Also if your fishing bridges, use a tandem rig to increase your odds and be able to use 2 different baits to see what they prefer at that moment


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Re: Jig knot [Re: tboxfish] #9915135 04/17/14 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: tboxfish
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Originally Posted By: Matthew Carroll
Loop Knot...
Let's the jig stay horizontal, like real bait...
Just my 2cents

Jigum
thumb thumb thumb fish hooked texas


X3
Also if your fishing bridges, use a tandem rig to increase your odds and be able to use 2 different baits to see what they prefer at that moment


X4! Loop knot all the way, three times through, wet it and pull tight


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Re: Jig knot [Re: tboxfish] #9915313 04/17/14 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted By: tboxfish
Originally Posted By: MOE BANDY
Originally Posted By: Matthew Carroll
Loop Knot...
Let's the jig stay horizontal, like real bait...
Just my 2cents

Jigum
thumb thumb thumb fish hooked texas


X3
Also if your fishing bridges, use a tandem rig to increase your odds and be able to use 2 different baits to see what they prefer at that moment



Wait just a minute! Can it be true? I use the same knot as these pros?

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Re: Jig knot [Re: Kylefield] #9915345 04/17/14 03:43 PM
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I use Palomar... but when I get frustrated because just cant seem to get it in the hole again, I switch to the Improved Cinch...


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