Category: Knots

Hi Italo, hope all is well. I would like your input on knots for fluorocarbon. I’ve always used a Palomar knot with great success on smaller diameter line but when I’m tying on fluoro leaders in the 25lb range I find them akward sometimes to cinch down. Which knot would you recommend for a leader in the 25lbs range and also your preferred knot for smaller diameter fluorocarbon. Thanks

Posted on March 3rd, 2023

Hi Rad, my go-to “tight” knot for both monofilament, fluorocarbon or braid is the Trilene Knot, https://www.animatedknots.com/trilene-knot . If I want my knot to allow the lure to swim freely I use my own Loop Knot, https://www.google.com/search?q=italo+loop+knot&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA863CA863&oq=italo+loop+knot&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160.6030j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:4fa5419e,vid:znI9bR54U8k  

Both can be tightened right down and the tag either facing to the lure, or just our at 90-degrees…God bless you.

Posted in
Like me   Follow Me  
Subscribe youtube   Newsletter Subscriber   InstagramFollow in instagram

How do you tie a lure directly onto a leadcore line? Is there a special knot to be used?

Posted on August 30th, 2020

Hi Norman, I use a “Perfect Snell Knot” and wrap my 20-30 lb fluorocarbon 6-10 times to make the connection. A “Uni-Knot” will also work. Most anglers will use a “Willis Knot”, https://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/willis-knot . Fish with a Passion. God bless you, Italo

Posted in
Like me   Follow Me  
Subscribe youtube   Newsletter Subscriber   InstagramFollow in instagram

Hi Italy , I would like to know which is the best knot to use when tying braided line to a florocarbon leader? Also would you use a different knot for different size lines?Thanks

Posted on February 13th, 2020

Hi Bob, I use different connections depending how heavy a leader I tie and how heavy the main braided line is. I explain it very well in our YouTube video, https://youtu.be/4trzxBw3uq4?t=2 .

Posted in
Like me   Follow Me  
Subscribe youtube   Newsletter Subscriber   InstagramFollow in instagram

Hi ltalo I was wondering should I use a loop knot when tying on a top water or crank bait if the lure has a split ring attached to it?

Posted on October 17th, 2019

Hi Bob, I don’t think a loop know would add any more action to the lure if it already has a spilt ring. I would suggest that you tie a tight knot that you trust…God bless you.

Posted in
Like me   Follow Me  
Subscribe youtube   Newsletter Subscriber   InstagramFollow in instagram

Can you tell me how to tie a fluorocarbon leader to monofilament line please

Posted on August 27th, 2019

Hi Grant, best way to see is how to connect a fluorocarbon leader to monofilament or braided line is by going to go to our Italo Labignan YouTube channel and see the detailed tip,  https://youtu.be/4trzxBw3uq4 …God bless you,

Posted in
Like me   Follow Me  
Subscribe youtube   Newsletter Subscriber   InstagramFollow in instagram

Hi Italo, I just bought some Sufix siege monofilament in 8lb and it seems nice and tough. Perhaps even 6lb would have been strong enough for smallmouth bass and bigger trout. Anyways, what kind of knot do you recommend with this strong line for attaching hooks and swivels? Thank you!

Posted on January 31st, 2017

Hi Angler, my go-to-knots for strong connections are:

  1. Trilene Knot
  2. Polomar
  3. Improved Clinch

The best site to view knot is, Animated Knots .

Posted in
Like me   Follow Me  
Subscribe youtube   Newsletter Subscriber   InstagramFollow in instagram

Hi Italo,I have seen your video about the melting the fluoro to make the ball for the knot from your braided line to catch on, but I am curious on what knot you would use when tying your snap onto your 30# or 40# fluorocarbon? With the fluoro being so stiff I am curious as to which knots will work best.Thanks,Robbie

Posted on June 24th, 2015

storm_shad

When I tie a snap to 30/50 lb test fluorocarbon I use a Clinch Knot (not an Improved Clinch Knot), with only 3-twists of the line, I tighten it really well, leave about a 1/8″ tag and than I melt the tag back which creates another small ball to within 1/32″ to the knot to ensure the knot won’t slip. The Clinch Knot is not a good knot to use when making it with monofilament connections because it can cut the line when really tightened, but it cannot damage heavier fluorocarbon because it is much harder.

Posted in
Like me   Follow Me  
Subscribe youtube   Newsletter Subscriber   InstagramFollow in instagram

Today I watched the taping of your show that wasshot in Lake Huron. The crankbait ‘what loop knot were you using.?Thanks, love your shows.

Posted on June 13th, 2015

husky_jerk_rapalaknot

That “loop-knot” is called the Rapala Knot and works extremely well when soft-bodied or hard-body lure needs to have a knot that allows the eye to move freely as the lure swims through the water. You can see how easy it is to tie by going to, http://www.animatedknots.com/rapala/ .

Posted in
Like me   Follow Me  
Subscribe youtube   Newsletter Subscriber   InstagramFollow in instagram