Hey guys, today I want to go over the ins and outs of using a Palomar knot with braided line.
Why does the Palomar Knot Works So Well?
The primary reason the Palomar knot works so well with braids is that the line gets wrapped around the hook or lure eye twice. This “doubling up” gives the line a good bite on itself and makes for a strong connection. It’s a big deal because braids are usually thinner, slicker, and have less memory than monofilament and fluorocarbon lines.
The next great benefit is that the Palomar is easy to tie, which is why I generally use one whenever I’m connecting a braid directly to a hook or lure, especially when I’ll be fishing heavy cover or using something like a spinner bait that’ll be moving through the water quickly.
Tying a Palomar Knot for Fishing
In this scenario, I’ll be tying a spinner bait directly to braided line using a Palomar knot. I'll be using a rope and a eye bolt so you can see it all clearly.
Palomar Knot Step by Step Demonstration
I’ll start by doubling my line over and making a big loop.
Now, I’ll pass it through the hook or lure eye.
Pull it to the tag end of the line
Next, I’ll tie an overhand knot.
Pass the bait or hook through the loop.
And last, I’ll hold the tag end, cinch the knot down and trim off the excess.
And that’s how easy the Palomar knot is.
Lots of people use the Palomar knot with monofilament and fluorocarbon because it’s simple and strong, but I use it almost exclusively with braided lines.
Braid to Spinner Bait with the Palomar Knot
Step 1 – Make a loop by doubling your line over (make sure it’s big enough to pass your hook or lure through)
Step 2 – Feed the loop through the eye of the hook or lure
Step 3 – Pull the loop through until you’re almost at the tag end
Step 4 – Tie an overhand knot
Step 5 – Pass the hook or lure through the loop
Step 6 – Pull the slack tight
Step 7 – Trim the excess line on the tag end
Braid: Seaguar Smackdown Flash Green
Leader: Seaguar Gold Label Fluorocarbon Leader
Clothing: NRS Silkweight T-shirt
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