I throw Carolina rig a lot but the knot in front of the hook often catches grass. What have you guys found to keep the line knot more resistant to snagging stuff? Thanks
I throw Carolina rig a lot but the knot in front of the hook often catches grass. What have you guys found to keep the line knot more resistant to snagging stuff? Thanks
After you tie your knot, Palomar or Uni or whatever, tie one more single hitch and tighten it down. This will make the tag lay backwards.
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Soonerfan is spot on. I’m surprised more pros, ie youtubers, do not give this advice. Maybe they feel it’s “their” secret.
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You can also use these. While not completely weightless, the added weight will not affect the action of your plastics.
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The trilene knot is not only excellent but the tag exits at the hook's eye and the base of the knot making it very clean and tidy, no second knot or accessory needed. Snug it up well and you can trim the tag very tight.
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Last edited by Bassjam2000; 04-17-2024 at 03:31 PM.
I you're rigging it Texas style just thread the hook through a little more of the bait when rigging so the bait covers the knot.
I use the Orvis knot when tying on my hook, it also has a tag that points at the hook.
...and before you make fun of me for using such a simple knot, try it and do a comparison between it and your knot of choice. You just might be surprised!
(My working theory is it's so simple and has so few "moving" parts, it ends up being stronger than others due to less kinks in the line inside the knot, waaay less chance of burning it as you cinch it down, and less chance of screwing it up. Plus you can feel it "lock" into place to let you know you've done it correctly).
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