What Knot

[tricks]

hey boys jus a quick question what knot do you guys use for soft plastics like stick baits. A loop knot like a hard body or a blood knot jus need to find out the right way

[golly-500]

hey boys jus a quick question what knot do you guys use for soft plastics like stick baits. A loop knot like a hard body or a blood knot jus need to find out the right way

Hi there mate,

i'm no expert but a uniknot has always worked for me

Danny

[mrmoshe]

Just a reminder about knots..

There is a new link on the top of the index page called "Knots"

which shows all knots and how to tie them (In animation)

A very helpful link.

Cheers,

Pete.

[Guest Aron]

I'M KNOT REEL SHORE

Any terminal tackle knot would work - i personally would use either a uni-knot or a worlds fair knot.

[kevvie]

For Stickbaits a uni knot hinders action as does any knot which ties down snugly to the jig head. I prefer Lefty's Loop Knot or the Perfection Loop Knot. These give a much more eratic and natural action

[outdoordan]

I personally use a loop Knot on Flickbaits as there is no action built into the lure, there for relies on rod manipulation to impart action.

I feel a locked knot will only impead this action.

In light leaders (4-8lb) I tie a Uni tensioned short of the eye to form a loop. This knot will slide down under tention, but can often be teased open again, or just cut off and a new loop tied.

In heavier leaders I tie a Leftys loop

Dan

[Guest danielinbyron]

I don't think it makes to much difference but if you remember that the action is in the back of the plastic , unlike a bibbed hardbody , it would seem logical to me to have as direct contact as possible with the front , hence i tie mine down. I also think its more discreet as its hidden by the body .

[snag]

Uni knot, best by a mile

[Lewis]

G,day tricks.

Most definately the perfection loop, this not is easy to tie and allows the SP the greatest freedom of movement of any knot I've used.

Catch you soon, Lew.

[tricks]

thans for your help boys

cheers patrick

[FletcherG1991]

I don't think it makes to much difference but if you remember that the action is in the back of the plastic , unlike a bibbed hardbody , it would seem logical to me to have as direct contact as possible with the front , hence i tie mine down. I also think its more discreet as its hidden by the body .

Correct.

having a knot that is tied directly to the jig head will allow you to put alot more action in the lure than a loop knot will.

this is especially important when fishing stickbaits (just my opinion but it makes sence to have direct contact to the lure)

Uni Knot is what i use but whatever knot you use normally will do fine