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Apparently some knots generate more heat from the friction during tying? Are some worse than others in that regard? If so, I am assuming this can be readily remedied by immersion in water prior to tying? Also, how would you rank knots in terms of retained strength? Finally, do these rankings equally apply to mono, fluoro, and braid?

What are some considerations that you immediately think of when tying specialty lines?

Thanks
 
I don't really know any specifics, but I do know that because each of those lines acts so differently, each knot will have different characteristics depending on which one you are tying with. I think fluoro and mono would be most similar, but I'm not sure. I use swivels whenever possible to connect lines, I find its just easier that way. And as far as strength, don't find knots to be the problem, unless I have not done enough wraps, and the knot can slide out. I typically use the improved clinch for mono, and the palomar for braid.

as far as heat/friction, I've always been told that lubing a mono knot just helps you set it better, and that seems to be my experience. apart from that, I don't know how much it matters.
 
I spit on the knot to lube it. Some knots will slip with braid. Best thing to do is tie various knots with different line and test them. You'll find out which ones work for you.
 
google 'knot wars'
spit on 'em.
trilene knot for mono.
double palomar for braid.
uni to uni to connect the two.
 
I use the improved clinch knot almost exclusively for attaching my fly to the leader. Double surgeon's knot for splicing line leaders. I always wet the line before tightening. I do know some types of line and some knots don't mix. IMHO, it's better to know a hand full of knots that work for you well than to try to tie dozens of different knots.
 
I've had good luck with the palomar knot with mono, braid and fluoro line.
 
I have used the Improved Clinch Knot for many years for most of my fishing. When tying a mono leader to braid I use an Albright Knot and I use the Palomar Knot when tying the heavy mono to a lure. I have used a Double Uni Knot in place of the Albright and never really noticed a difference. I still use the classic Blood Knot when adding a tippet to my fly leader. I do moisten the line before snugging a knot. When I'm using braid I use a couple extra twists vs mono. If you google "animated knots" you will find some great tutorials. I'm no expert but would recommend learning a few useful knots that you can tie with little thought and don't get too caught up in knowing a bunch you don't need. Using cord for practice is also helpful because you can see better and the knot can be untied easily.
 
[video=youtube;spONrk96yW8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spONrk96yW8[/video]
 
I only use mono and tie the trilene knot almost exclusively . On some spinnerbaits the frames loop to form the wire tie and I use a palomar then, because I have had trouble with the trilene coming untied on those .
 
Will the Albright work for joining two lines of equal diameter?

Also, which knot would work best for this application in a rocking boat? :D
 
I have been working on this knot. Somehow I can make it work with 1/4" rope, but when I try 8 lb mono, not a chance. No siree Bob. I can barely see that stuff, and feel it even less so. Any pointers on mastering this knot, or maybe suggestions to a more user-friendly alternative?

PS sticking a screwdriver in that middle loop (and thus keeping it open until insertion) seems to help. :D ;)

[video=youtube;q06QKib1AEQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q06QKib1AEQ[/video]
 
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Hmmm. The double-uni seems like it does the same thing as the blood, but in an easier way.
 
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