Posts tagged knot
Whipping A Loop With Double Nail Knots - How Strong Is It? | H2T | Episode #882 (Copy)

Every angler I speak too tell me they disregard the welded loop that comes from the manufacturer. In this episode I test to see if this knot is as strong as the nail knot that I am able to tie. Could it be stronger?

Many anglers trust the NAIL KNOT to make a loop in their fly line. Today, we are going to test the breaking strength to see if that is a good idea.

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Jacob Wheeler’s secret to Forward Facing Sonar! | H2T | Episode #876

Jacob Wheeler earns his living by using ActiveTarget 2. He is a highly decorated professional bass fisherman in the MLF, including TWO back-to-back Angler of the Year honors. He uses forward facing sonar every single day. Including in his most recent victory at Santee Cooper in February.

I believe that these tips that Jacob shares, will not only help bass fishermen, but also saltwater anglers!

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The Snell Knot - Tie it! Test it!! | H2T | Episode #868

The Snell Knot is a popular fishing knot used to attach a fishing hook to a fishing line, particularly when using bait for bottom fishing or targeting species with a sharp downward pull. The Snell, while not the strongest knot I’ve tested, it has other attributes that make it desirable for some anglers. It's known for its effectiveness in keeping the hook in optimal position for hook sets.

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The Alberto Knot - Tie it! Test it!! | H2T | Episode #860

Teaching you how to tie the Alberto Knot isn’t enough. I also need to test the knot breaking strength! Without knowing the breaking strength, there is no way to tell if it is better or worse than any other knot. Here, on the Tom Rowland Podcast, we test all out knots! If you want to how the Alberto Knot compares to other knots, get my free Knot Guide at tomrowlandpodcast.com/knotguide.

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Testing The Strength of The Instagram Knot! | H2T | Episode #853

Is this the most ideal knot for braid to fluorocarbon line? Can it withstand the infamous knot test?

We're here to try it out so you don't have to! Instagram knots are scattered all over the internet so it can be difficult when deciding which knot is better than the other without putting it to the ultimate test on the water! Instead of risking a fish of a lifetime, join us as we try out this knot ourselves!

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Instagram Knots Tested: Better than the Non-Slip Mono Loop? | H2T | Episode #850

We see fishing knots all over social media that promise to be strong knots! However, there is never a test to back up these ridiculous claims. Join me, as I test the knots that I find on social media so you don’t have to.

This week we have an unnamed knot from @fishingminutes on Instagram! How do you think this knot will do on the test? Are you going to use it?

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Instagram Knots Tested: The first 100% Instagram Knot! | H2T | Episode #847

We see fishing knots all over social media that promise to be strong knots! However, there is never a test to back up these ridiculous claims. Join me, as I test the knots that I find on social media so you don’t have to.

This week we have an unnamed knot from @fishingminutes on Instagram! How do you think this knot will do on the test? Are you going to use it?

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