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Old 01-02-2022, 12:13 PM
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The last few trips I've broken off a couple of very nice fish. Both times recently the "perfection loop " at the top of the snelled hook has broken. What other knots are out there that have more strength and can be prefabbed and ready to go when needed. Typically I tie a dozen rigs prior to going fishing. Any thoughts?
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Old 01-02-2022, 02:19 PM
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The last few trips I've broken off a couple of very nice fish. Both times recently the "perfection loop " at the top of the snelled hook has broken. What other knots are out there that have more strength and can be prefabbed and ready to go when needed. Typically I tie a dozen rigs prior to going fishing. Any thoughts?
What pound test ?
And are you really wetting the knot before you cinch it down ?

Loosen the drag a little after you move the fish out of the piece
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Old 01-02-2022, 03:28 PM
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Hey Dan, I'm using 50lb flouro on my snelled rigs with 65
Lb power pro and 50 lb topshot. I have the drag set for about 20 lbs or so If I remember. Broke them off while they were pulling drag, right at the perfection loop, 2x. A little frustrating to say the least. Maybe my knot wasn't tied properly IDK. I do get some spit on the knot while tieing them. Bad luck I guess. Not many other knot options out for a snelled rig I guess.
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Is the perfection loop on the hook end or the main line connection?
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I connect to the mainline topshot which is doubled up
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I connect to the mainline topshot which is doubled up
I'm thinking smart fish running back in the sticky stuff. You could try a surgeon's loop. Easy to tie and pretty strong.
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