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

1Flatfish · 02-19-2010, 02:33 PM

The postponed Oceanside Tourney leads me to ask a weird question. How long does a fishing line knot hold it's strength? (Assuming it's a well tied knot of course.) Does a fishing line knot lose it's strength and reliability over time? I'm talking about the knot itself, not normal line deterioration or aging. If I tied a knot the night before a tournament and it was canceled, could I still count on that knot one week later? Two weeks? I just wonder if anybody has thought about this.

Wayne

Gino · 02-19-2010, 02:44 PM

I think it just all depend son the lb test your using and what knot.

Polomar knot is pretty strong and it last long time for me when using 20-40lb test mono/floro

thien · 02-19-2010, 03:19 PM

My go to knot is the uni and palomar for jigs.

deepdvr · 02-19-2010, 04:51 PM

I've wondered the same thing and to date I haven't had a problem with leaving my jigs or bait setups on for months. If I hook into something, I'll definitely retie before the next outing.

stairman · 02-19-2010, 05:28 PM

no, you must retie knots on the average of twice per hour...especially when the rods and reels are sitting in your garage...the line deteriorates most when sitting in your garage not being used.If you fish everyday the knots will hold forever.

ok yes iam being a jerk....my guess would be that a well tied knot properly tied with enough lubrication to satisfy the randiest young women will be good for the same life as the line...but why take chances cut off a couple of feet and retie if in doubt.

Billy V · 02-19-2010, 08:51 PM

I tie new rigs the night before.

Irons get tied on just before I drop them down to the deep 6.

All hardware is cut off at the end of the day, and pre-rigged fluro leaders like Carolina rigs have a 1 week grace period before I won't use them anymore.
-That might seem unnecessary, but my knots don't break.

You never know when the fish of a lifetime will pay you a visit, so be prepared.

Nic D · 02-19-2010, 08:56 PM

I haven't given it much thought.... I always tie knots the night before. Like fishing a tuna trip, I rig up as soon as I get on the boat. Wake up the next am and pin on a bait and get r done.

nic

T-Rex · 02-21-2010, 09:48 AM

I've never had an "old" knot fail. I've only had knots fail when I screwed up tying them. Now I always test my knots and retie when in doubt (or they break).

02-19-2010, 02:33 PM	#1
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Knot Longevity The postponed Oceanside Tourney leads me to ask a weird question. How long does a fishing line knot hold it's strength? (Assuming it's a well tied knot of course.) Does a fishing line knot lose it's strength and reliability over time? I'm talking about the knot itself, not normal line deterioration or aging. If I tied a knot the night before a tournament and it was canceled, could I still count on that knot one week later? Two weeks? I just wonder if anybody has thought about this. Wayne

02-19-2010, 02:44 PM	#2
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	I think it just all depend son the lb test your using and what knot. Polomar knot is pretty strong and it last long time for me when using 20-40lb test mono/floro

02-19-2010, 03:19 PM	#3
thien Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 53	My go to knot is the uni and palomar for jigs.

02-19-2010, 04:51 PM	#4
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	I've wondered the same thing and to date I haven't had a problem with leaving my jigs or bait setups on for months. If I hook into something, I'll definitely retie before the next outing.

02-19-2010, 05:28 PM	#5
stairman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	no, you must retie knots on the average of twice per hour...especially when the rods and reels are sitting in your garage...the line deteriorates most when sitting in your garage not being used.If you fish everyday the knots will hold forever. ok yes iam being a jerk....my guess would be that a well tied knot properly tied with enough lubrication to satisfy the randiest young women will be good for the same life as the line...but why take chances cut off a couple of feet and retie if in doubt.

02-19-2010, 08:51 PM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I tie new rigs the night before. Irons get tied on just before I drop them down to the deep 6. All hardware is cut off at the end of the day, and pre-rigged fluro leaders like Carolina rigs have a 1 week grace period before I won't use them anymore. -That might seem unnecessary, but my knots don't break. You never know when the fish of a lifetime will pay you a visit, so be prepared.

02-19-2010, 08:56 PM	#7
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	I haven't given it much thought.... I always tie knots the night before. Like fishing a tuna trip, I rig up as soon as I get on the boat. Wake up the next am and pin on a bait and get r done. nic

02-21-2010, 09:48 AM	#8
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I've never had an "old" knot fail. I've only had knots fail when I screwed up tying them. Now I always test my knots and retie when in doubt (or they break).