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Originally Posted by Capt. G  I am sure we all have good intentions here with our comments, but I would suggest those who may doubt what Mr. Choate says look at the fish he catches, and how much he fishes.
Simply put, it all boils down to water time.
Is a Palomar a good knot?
Yes.
And No.
Like David says, it sux for higher pound test lines (I am referring to mono and fluoro). That is a simple law of physics.
I would never even consider making a cast with a Palomor knot tied to anything heavier than 40 lb.
Conversely, I last night when I was freshwater bass fishing, I used a Palomar to tie 16 lb. to my spinnerbait.
Boiler--here is something your can do that will answer the question you posed to Mr. Choate. Take two jigs (without hook is preferred!), and tie one end of the 60 lb. to one with a Palomar, and the other with one of the knots recommended by the long range boats.
Have a friend grab one jig, and you the other and pull. The Palomar will definitely break first.
Rather than a scale, it is a simple way to answer "which knot it stronger". |
Read the thread a little better. I wasn't questioning David as you say, he (David) was laughing because I was questioning BigHammerKing saying, "25# izor is almost as strong as 60# izor if a palomar is tied in both cases."
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