Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques

AG chain knot.

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Lucas Nixon:
Hey guys,

Interesting comments for sure.

Not sure about the spring in the knot as I haven't used it but I'm assuming this assists with jigging?

Thanks for the info.

Courtland Babcock:

--- Quote from: Alex Gomez on July 10, 2015, 01:51:02 PM ---Anyone know which is stronger, the Improved Clinch or the Uni? anyone done a test?

--- End quote ---

The absolute best "knot" I have ever tested is a ringed grommet with an aluminum crimp. I know, not a knot...

Other knots are nowhere even close in strength. The critical factors are:
- using the smallest sleeve possible for your leader regardless of its "rating"
- burn the tag end and snug against crimp prior to crimping
- use a calibrated pair of crimpers
- A BAD CRIMP IS WORSE THAN A BAD KNOT do not overcrimp

I rarely go more than #80 leader unless using heavy topwater in shallow water. I will bend a hook that is even well seated to the bottom of the gape at around #75-80 and not break the #80 Yo-Zuri FC. 

Amr Kehila:
4-Turn Uni knot for all terminal connections!

Mark Richie:
I'm with Amr. Uni knot all the way!

For me personally, intricate terminal knots are completely unnecessary! I'm fishing with 170lb (for pe8) and 200lb (for pe10) leaders purely for the extra abrasion resistance so knot strength isn't all that important when the lb rating of my leader far exceeds my needs.


Rich

Lucas Nixon:
Awesome feed back guys boosts my confidence in knot selection.

Clinch and uni all the way.

Cheers.

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