Knot Longevity

[Gino]

I think it just all depend son the lb test your using and what knot.

Polomar knot is pretty strong and it last long time for me when using 20-40lb test mono/floro

[thien]

My go to knot is the uni and palomar for jigs.

[deepdvr]

I've wondered the same thing and to date I haven't had a problem with leaving my jigs or bait setups on for months. If I hook into something, I'll definitely retie before the next outing.

[stairman]

no, you must retie knots on the average of twice per hour...especially when the rods and reels are sitting in your garage...the line deteriorates most when sitting in your garage not being used.If you fish everyday the knots will hold forever.


ok yes iam being a jerk....my guess would be that a well tied knot properly tied with enough lubrication to satisfy the randiest young women will be good for the same life as the line...but why take chances cut off a couple of feet and retie if in doubt.

[Billy V]

I tie new rigs the night before.

Irons get tied on just before I drop them down to the deep 6.

All hardware is cut off at the end of the day, and pre-rigged fluro leaders like Carolina rigs have a 1 week grace period before I won't use them anymore.
-That might seem unnecessary, but my knots don't break.

You never know when the fish of a lifetime will pay you a visit, so be prepared.

[yakrider]

Originally Posted by Billy V

I tie new rigs the night before.

Irons get tied on just before I drop them down to the deep 6.

All hardware is cut off at the end of the day, and pre-rigged fluro leaders like Carolina rigs have a 1 week grace period before I won't use them anymore.
-That might seem unnecessary, but my knots don't break.

You never know when the fish of a lifetime will pay you a visit, so be prepared.

my thoughts exactly

[dgax65]

My knots usually hold up pretty good right up to the point where I get a bite.



This is actually a thought provoking question. I've always thought it reasonable to retie when the line was strained or worn, but I have never given much thought to loss of knot strength over time. I have left knots in place for weeks with no noticeable loss of strength. I use uni knots for just about everything, so maybe that knot doesn't put as much stress on the line.

I would be interested to hear if anybody has actually had a problem with this. To be a valid observation, it would have to be a case where old knots failed repeatedly and then the problem was solved by tying fresh knots. Anybody?