Okay, I’ve been doing the shoestring knots…

[fish4942]

Okay, I’ve been doing the shoestring knots…


So tell me, what kind of knots do you guys use? I’ve started messing with the clinch knot lately but I don’t know if it’s much better than my kinder-garden knots I’ve always tied. But now that I plan on going after bigger fish I figured I'd research some different knots. I’ve seen so many when doing searches on fishing knots, but some of them seem like you need a degree in physics to tie them. I’m kind of amazed that there isn’t more talk about knots when it comes to fishing. You always here about fishing reels/rods, fishing line types, the different kind of baits and lures, but little talk about knots. It’s surprising because the knot has to be the most important element as it is the direct connection between the angler and the fish.

And speaking of fishing lines, what the h3ll? Monofilament, fluorocarbon, braid, 14lb test with 3lb diameter, yadayadayada…
I think I’ve either started to dig too deep into this fishing gear and equipment thing or I’ve been mighty lucky catching fish just using the line that came with my reel. But the good news is that I should have all this stuff figured out by the time the water melts and it’s time to start swangin the rod.