Knot Longevity - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

robmandel · 02-20-2010, 02:37 PM

depends on lots of things. I've had YT trips with the same jig tied on all day and landed several nice yellows. 30-40lb ande or big game, unless it gets frayed or something, I've found will hold all day. if I'm bait fishing, all depends on the line around the hook more than the knot.

I will usually rig up the night before so I know they hold overnight. I've sometimes kept my light spinning rod I use for the surf rigged even after fishing. a few days later, it's still fine. guess 6lb flouro leader is durable.

on the water, I'll only retie to change jigs or swimbaits. I break down the gear after each day on the water.

I like knots that double the line through the eye, like the palomar and trilene. if tied well, they'll last as long as needed. the only time I've had knots fail was when they were poorly tied.

02-20-2010, 02:37 PM	#11
robmandel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 186	depends on lots of things. I've had YT trips with the same jig tied on all day and landed several nice yellows. 30-40lb ande or big game, unless it gets frayed or something, I've found will hold all day. if I'm bait fishing, all depends on the line around the hook more than the knot. I will usually rig up the night before so I know they hold overnight. I've sometimes kept my light spinning rod I use for the surf rigged even after fishing. a few days later, it's still fine. guess 6lb flouro leader is durable. on the water, I'll only retie to change jigs or swimbaits. I break down the gear after each day on the water. I like knots that double the line through the eye, like the palomar and trilene. if tied well, they'll last as long as needed. the only time I've had knots fail was when they were poorly tied.