Fluorocarbon leader knot

[chubs]

I am switching my trolling fly leaders over to 50 lb fluorocarbon and i am using a single treble hook. I was woundering what kind of knot to use when tying to the treble hook.?

Thanks

Scott

[Legacy]

snell

[Nailer]

Here is a video link that shows how to do it.

Fish doctors video.

[killerbe20]

I prefer a uni knot. It lets the treble sit straight instead of cocked to one side which usually happens when you snell

[ekbelt]

I do a polomar, it can be difficult to cinch it up with 50lb though.

[Just Hook'n]

Palomar - with everything that gets terminal tackle on it.

[Mushy's Dad]

I do a polomar, it can be difficult to cinch it up with 50lb though.

Agreed. That was the 3rd knot I taught to my cub scout den!

1 Keep the line lubed

2 Try to pull the knot in one fluid motion

3 Use a needle nosed pliers on the tag end of the line to finish the knot

This should help minimize the difficulties.

[Consummate Sportsman]

Another vote for palomar.

[chubs]

I have been trying the polomar but like Erik said I am having a problem cinching it up. I have been useing the snell on the salmon flies but for the peanut flies that knot wouldn't work so well.

[mriversinco]

Polomar for me too, but like Mushy's dad said use a pair of pliers on the tag end and plenty of lubrication.

[DarkBlue]

Palomar. Gotta keep it lubed like everyone said to get a good seating.

Chris

[Mushy's Dad]

If you run that knot tight without lube, the floro will get really weak right at the knot. It must overheat the line. I broke a 30lb leader in my bare hands with little pressure, after I forgot to lube it. And no I am not a steelworker, I sit at a desk with a phone and a computer all day.

[twohand]

Uni knot. Makes a nice small knot.

[SUPERTRAMP]

I prefer a uni knot. It lets the treble sit straight instead of cocked to one side which usually happens when you snell

I agree with Josh been using it for years. When I tie 2 hook harnesses I use a snell knot on the upper and a Uni on the bottom hook works really well.

[jimcr]

Palomar strongest knot you can tie