Using The Palomar Clinch Knot When Fishing

So often I hear tales of that big fish that got away, not because the line broke, but because the knot tied in the line attaching the hook slipped. Of goes the fish leaving one wondering was it the quality of the line or did I just not tie the knot right. If you tie a Palomar, the chances of that trophy fish or any fish, getting away becomes much slimmer. Thus the big one that did not get away is the story getting told around the camp fire.

So how do you tie the Palomar knot? Follow these simple four step instructions:

1. Make a loop in the end of the line and pass it through the eye of the hook or lure.
2. With the hook hanging between your hands, tie a loose overhand knot in the doubled line.
3. Pull the loop far enough out of the overhand knot to pass it over the hook or lure.
4. Pull both the rag end and the standing line to tighten the knot and clip the tag end down to about one-quarter inch.

An angler friend says it is the best and most reliable clinch knot he has used and never been disappointed in his catching success.

 

I have no idea how some people are able to memorize how to tie all kinds of different knots. I guess it all comes down to how much you use them, but for me I quickly forget after I learn a new knot. I know a few of the basic ones like a reef knot and clover hitch. But when I try to learn some of the more complicated ones, I quickly forget and end up having to refer to a book or youtube to relearn them... endless process lol