Knotting heavy line?

[Sweetwrasse]

Hi Lads. What's the heaviest breaking strain of monofilament that can be securely knotted? Had a quick look on the web and opinion seems to vary a bit. Really want to know at which point it would be better to use a crimp? Cheers.

[bigsod]

Ive used up to 300lb with a knot my mate Drummer showed me, not sure what its called. I dont know if its in my head but i much prefer knots to crimps.

[Sweetwrasse]

Cheers for the info mate 300lb would more than suit my needs. Now to find out what that knot is!

[janie tyler]

I tie 300lbs mono with a Palomar knot is easy enough to tie have a look at the link attached

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmXigW2xRCg

[SeanP]

This is a good knot for thick mono, I do use it down to 50lbs as well, done a wee vid here, no commentary though
I find it best to pull up the knot as tight as you can then slide it down to the eye.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpfL_edp2sA

[evan699]

That knot in the video above is the business (sean p's video). I use it for mono up to 200lb. Only thing is you need a good size eye on the hook or swivel to be able to secure the knot properly. I've lifted 20 lbs with that knot on 200lb line and no slipping.

[Sweetwrasse]

Thanks folks, I'll get practising!

[MAC]

excellent vid Sean.

I use this knot for heavy mono as well.

Kevin

[Al]

I tie 300lbs mono with a Palomar knot is easy enough to tie have a look at the link attached

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmXigW2xRCg

Do ya not find the line too thick with the Palomar to pass through the eye of the hook when it's doubled over? I know I did

[janie tyler]

Do ya not find the line too thick with the Palomar to pass through the eye of the hook when it's doubled over? I know I did

I am using it on big hooks 10 12 and 14/0 and don't have any problems with it, I am also using big heavy weight swivels as well it works fine for me mate.

[Al]

I've never had to use hooks that big..unfortunatey. I was using 7/0 and 8/0's and found it impossible.

Cheers for getting back!