Palomar Knot
Best Used For
Best knot for attaching braided line to a hook. Very strong and maintains most of the line's original strength.
About the Palomar Knot
The Palomar Knot is widely considered the strongest and most reliable knot for braided fishing lines. Its unique double-line design distributes stress evenly, making it incredibly secure. Professional anglers often choose this knot when targeting large fish or fishing in heavy cover where knot failure isn't an option.
Best Line Types: Braided lines, superlines, and heavy monofilament
Knot Strength: Retains 95% or more of the line's original strength
When to Use: Ideal for hooks, jigs, and lures with large enough eyes. Perfect for bass fishing, saltwater applications, and any situation requiring maximum strength.
Limitations: Requires passing the lure through the loop, so it won't work with large lures or those with treble hooks.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Double the line: Fold about 6 inches of line back on itself to create a double strand.
- Thread the hook: Pass the doubled line through the eye of the hook.
- Tie overhand knot: Tie a simple overhand knot with the doubled line, but don't tighten yet.
- Pass hook through: Take the hook and pass it through the loop of the overhand knot.
- Wet and tighten: Moisten the knot, then pull both the tag end and standing line to tighten.
- Trim excess: Cut the tag end close to the knot.
Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
✓ Pro Tips
- • Perfect for braided lines - maintains nearly 100% strength
- • Works great with fluorocarbon and heavy mono too
- • Always wet braided line before tightening
- • Pull evenly on both ends when tightening
- • Great for jigs, hooks, and small lures
⚠ Common Mistakes
- • Trying to use with large lures or treble hooks
- • Not doubling enough line (need 6+ inches)
- • Tightening the overhand knot too early
- • Forgetting to pass the hook through the final loop
- • Not wetting braided line before tightening
Video Tutorial
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