Favorite Knot for 40# Fluorocarbon - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-06-2017, 10:16 PM

I just tied a Palomar knot connecting my 40# Blackwater fluorocarbon leader to a heavy Salas iron and it broke at one of the bends as I was pulling it tight.

I thought a Palomar knot was one of the high strength knots for this purpose, but now I'm not so sure.

I tend to use Palomar and San Diego knots a lot.

For connecting my 40# or 25# Blackwater directly to my 65# Spectre, I use a Royal Polaris knot.

What is your favorite knot for 40# fluorocarbon?

Thanks.

06-06-2017, 10:16 PM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	Favorite Knot for 40# Fluorocarbon I just tied a Palomar knot connecting my 40# Blackwater fluorocarbon leader to a heavy Salas iron and it broke at one of the bends as I was pulling it tight. I thought a Palomar knot was one of the high strength knots for this purpose, but now I'm not so sure. I tend to use Palomar and San Diego knots a lot. For connecting my 40# or 25# Blackwater directly to my 65# Spectre, I use a Royal Polaris knot. What is your favorite knot for 40# fluorocarbon? Thanks. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise