I have tied on Jigs , hooks and other tackle often with a Palomar knot especially when using florocarbon leaders or braid

I was in FL last week at the northern edge of the glades and went on a fishing charter in the 10000 islands area where they tie swim jigs on with a loop knot

seems most use a non-slip loop knot

it works I caught fish , I had done a loop knot with baits like a Rapala where you want it to get maximum action

I just had never tied on a Jig head with a loop knot

the one the guide used looked to be a non-slip-loop

Interesting.

Hey Atlas!

When I started reading your thread, I got the shakes because of how much I need to get out fishing. It's been a while and we've just been too busy!

Then I was impressed with the clarity of the instructional video on tying a non-slip loop knot. Don't you just love it when someone puts out a really clear video?

Thanks for posting! I hope you had a nice getaway in Florida!

Patrice

good stuff there, Pete, thanks

Isn't that just a figure 8 knot?

Never mind, that wont work threading it through a hooks eye...

I’m currently permit fishing in Belize

Use the same loop knot

Use it on everything,, steelhead,salmon, trout, bonefish

On tarpon I use the Homer rodes loop knot,,,, it’s kinda similar,,,, but a “jam” knot to forum the loop


They say 5 twists test out for the strongest breaking strength,,,

Apparently 4 and 6 or more is weaker,,,, 5 being the sweet spot

I personally have not tested them myself

I use a loop knot when ice fishing when I use the Purist jig for more action.
Otherwise I use nothing but the Palomar or clinch knot.

Pete l learned that knot 20-25 years ago. l believe it was the great Lefty Kreh that came up with that one.

That’s pretty cool.

20 years ago an ol buddy from Canada told me “when them walleye get spooky on the chain (chain of lakes) tie your jig on with a loop, makes a big difference “.

Great tutorial. Thanks.
Here's a cool site for many other types of knots. www.animatedknots.com

Same knot. Was testing the knot with the flies i was using in HI years ago. Had my wife holding the fly in a loop and I wrapped the fluro around some pliers and we pulled. The stainless hook broke and the fly came back into my finger at mach 10. Quite a zinger. The knot has never failed me. I use a perfection loop with leader 50# and above.

SP. Looking at you

I will definitely try that one !

Thanks for Sharing Pete

DT, I’m looking to post some permit porn,,, but I got nothing yet

Just finished 10 days at Turneffe,,,, had 4-6 good legit shots per day

Only had 1 eat,,,and lost it,,,extremely painful,,,,, yesterday,,, on my last day

Today I’m heading back into the city and flying down to placencia

Going to be at blue horizon for 10 days,,,, start fishing on Friday

Permit fishing is stupid,,, I love it!!!!

Can’t get enough!!

TTT. Good thread