On May 22, 5:13*am, "D.Duck" wrote:
"John H." wrote in message

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On Wed, 21 May 2008 19:05:23 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Wed, 21 May 2008 19:39:18 -0400, "D.Duck" wrote:

I'm surprised that the new "super lines" like Fireline do not slip for
you
using the improved clinch knot.

The first time I loaded up with one of the super lines about 35 years ago
I
tied on a 10 inch Suick using the improved clinch and on the first cast
the
Suick went really flying as the knot slipped.

Been using the Palomar ever since. *Still use the improved clinch or
sometimes the Palomar with light weight mono and jigs or the like.

That's my experience.

If you're using a heavier test mono, say 15 lbs and up, you really
have to make sure it's cinched tight. *I always hold the hook end with
pliers and take a few wraps of the line around my hand then jerk
it with muscle a good five or six times before I clip it.
Even more important with 50 lb leader stuff, which takes some real
force to cinch up tight.
The Firewire isn't nearly as bad, but I always make sure with it too.
You can pretty well feel it before you eyeball it.

--Vic

Tieing the knots with the line wet helps tighten the knots. I usually dip
the knot right before cinching it up.
--
John *H*

Wetting the knot before drawing and tightening helps to prevent heat build
up which can significantly reduce the integrity ( strength ) of the knot.- Hide quoted text -

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Absolutely! When in a hurry, I've burned right through mono because I
didn't wet it.