Which FISHING Knot is the Strongest - Monofilament Test 

The trilene knot is a double stranded knot. I think you had something else instead

Testing knots is frustrating, especially when you learn that the strongest knot in one line is not the strongest knot in another. Izorline XXX 4lb copolymer line: Palomar = Fish-n-fool > Uni > Improved clinch Maxima Ultragreen 8lb copolymer line: Palomar = SD Jam = Fish-n-fool > Improved clinch > Uni Izorline XXX 10lb copolymer line: Spangler > Fisn-n-fool > SD Jam > Palomar > Improved clinch > Uni Ande Premium 20lb mono: Fish-n-fool > Spangler > Palomar > Improved clinch > Uni Izorline XXX 30lb copolymer line: SD Jam > Improved clinch > Uni > Palomar > Fish-n-fool Interestingly, the Fish-n-fool knot in Izorline XXX 30lb was *weaker* than a Palomar knot in Ande Premium 20lb! Total surprise, given the performance of the Fisn-n-fool knot in all other lines tested. Why? No clue. And more food for thought: my testing revealed that snells are not the strongest method of attaching a hook to a line. I tried every method I could find, and a bunch I made up. And final bit of food for thought: Maybe you shouldn't use the strongest knot possible in all situations. The strength of some knots in some mono lines is close enough to the breaking strength of the mono that the mono will suffer permanent loss of strength before the knot breaks. So, if you have a bunch of line out, and you have a super strong knot on the end, and you get snagged, and you pull on the line until the knot breaks, the strength of the entire length of line not on the reel may now be significantly compromised. The degree varies by line type.

Watched more knot strength tests than I can possibly recall Even done several of my own I have come to a conclusion that the only way a knot strength test can be fair and accurate is if you use a system to apply weight to the line that can maintain a consistent exact weight and you can increase the weight also at a exact and constant rate and do so at increments of say 5% of the lines advertised breaking strength and if using 10lb tge test should be done at 10.25lbs 10.5kbs 10.75lbs 11.0lbs etc Until the line or knot fails Lastly the test should be conducted a minimum of 3x per knot 5x would be best Then soak each section of test line submerged in water for at least 15 minutes prior to immediately being tested and see if being submerged in water affects the breaking strength of both the knot and line In MY OPINION applying ever increasing weight by hand is simply much to inconsistent to be a reliable test method.

I tie a double, improved cinch knot, recommended by ?? at Fisherman’s Warehouse.. Fantastic knott.

Can’t wait for your mono test. Hope you include the line diameter, can’t trust the manufacturers line weight rating. Great job. Love the vid. Keep it going

Hey Nick I’d like to see how a Jimmy Houston knot stacks up to those two in a future video. I never used it but it looks cool. I think most of use a palomar knot because it’s easy and it works. Thanks for sharing

I tie a double, improved cinch knot, recommended by ?? at Fisherman’s Warehouse.. Fantastic

The regular Trilene knot is a double line through the eye knot

Gerald Swindle a Bass Pro uses a knot most pro bass fisherman use I understand, Double thru eye then spin jig four or more times then put loop thru loop by eye tighten ,leaves 3 tag ends, video is better than my explantion, seems strong please check it out. Thanks

I sure wish you had done that triple granny you mentioned. I know it wouldn't have been on top but im wondering if it would have been on the bottom. Maybe i should dig up my old scale and satisfy my curiosity. Thanks for posting this video brother

I always use a over have knot with no problem

Tie the double uni doubling the line so you have 3 tag ends to cut...you'll be amazed...not just double looping the eye..

It would appear, that when care is taken trying the knot, the Palomar and the double Uni are exactly the same as the both had breaks away from the knot. Hard to say one wins when both have breaks away from the knot. That said, the Palomar only broke at the knot once, and the double uni broke at the knot twice. On this test, Palomar wins.

Observation: I'm not a scientist, however, if the line is breaking and not either knot, then both knots are equally strong with 15 lb test. I believe the reason why you're getting different readings is due to very slightly, yet unequal pull speed during your tests. Don't get me wrong, it was an excellent test. Since neither knot is breaking, it's the actual strength of the line that is the weakest link in the equation; and therefore the line should break at nearly the identical weight with each knot, because you're using the same line. Right? To find out which knot is truly the strongest, you have to find at what lb test the knot breaks and not the line. As an example if the Double Uni Knot breaks (not the line) with 100 lb test, but the Palomar knot breaks with 110 lb test, then the Palomar knot is truly stronger. Make sense? Having said all that, I do appreciate your videos and the time and effort it takes to make them. Thank you!

Equal lenth pulls make a difference as well

Did you ever do the strongest line test? I use CXX also. I’ve used it since it hit the market and it’ll be hard to beat. The only way to test lines fairly by brand is by comparing same diameter, not what the box rates it’s test strength. Some brands under rate a thicker line to make their brand look good. Sunline will be thinner than most brands because they are closer to the actual break rating. Gamma is probably the only line that can beat CXX but you’ll pay a lot more for it.

Double San Diego knot

If the spool the line comes on is rough it can put nicks in your brand new line. I never buy brands with a crappily made spool.

I like SD jam knot

The Trilene is not a single line knot. Ive been tying the Trilene for years along with the Palomar. Ive never seen a Trilene single wrap through the hook eye. The real Trilene knot is just shy of the Palomar in strength.

How did you tie your double uni knot

Considering the rod you can get more muscle in your line unless your rod is not flexing at all

How about test the DOUBLE PITZEN KNOT ?

How many wraps did you use for double uniknot

Have you done an actual break strength test of the line? Seems like getting an average of that would help in determining what the knot is doing? I've been thinking for awhile that the palomar knot would seem to expose less line to potential damage during the tightening?

Not really surprising. Look at a block and tackle set-up. You get the mechanical advantage simply having the load divideded across multiple lines, so barring any crimps, abrasions, etc. from the act of tying, you would expect two wraps of a line would carry about twice as much. However, there is no way that a human can exactly duplicate the stresses and abrasions from one knot to the next of the same knot. Also, you have manufacturing variations in the line that can effect it.

what's the diameter of CXX

Your 3rd polimar test you started the pull way lower..

Double trilene is best mono knot!

Your breaking the line. Not the knots.

You have no clue how to tie a trilene knot if you think thats a single line on the hookeye.

non-scientific test setup, anchoring, fastening...in lieu of jig hook, utilize hardened full-circle rings (same girth-diameter as jig hook eye)...inconsistent pressure loading...insufficient data collection...trilene questioned yet no response..