Hi,

I always noticed that when using coated hook links they always strip when tightening knots down. The knots I'm using are the figure 8 loop and 5 turn grinner.

Any ideas how to stop it?

Thanks

In reply to Post #1
I noticed this with fox camotex I borrowed to tie a rig up
Thought it was wierd as none of mine do it

In reply to Post #1
Certain brands do that I'm afraid I'm assuming you are wetting the knots before pulling them down but certain brands still do it like Avid and Fox in my experience, I just don't use them brands anymore

In reply to Post #1
Had that years ago but don't use those brands anymore. From memory I used to dab the knott with cooking oil to lubricate and bed it down slowly without stripping

In reply to Post #1
Had that problem yesterday with N Trap never happened before.

In reply to Post #1
Which coated hook link is it?
I've been using ESP Tungsten Loaded and had no problems whatsoever with 4 turn grinner.
Maybe go real slow when tightening down the knot with plenty of saliva.

In reply to Post #1
bed them down a bit slower and use plenty of saliva.

In reply to Post #7
Esp don't split/fray on knots it's brilliant.. used to swear by jelly-e-wire untill I got a spool of esp

In reply to Post #8
Interesting, I think Atomic jelly wire is the best out there, esp is okay but for me not as good as jelly wire.

ESP for me. 👍

In reply to Post #9
The atomic one I found the coating comes off/splits too easily.

I got so peed off with this happening I just stopped using coated braids years ago. Now use combi rigs/ fluoro/ braid. Too frustrating tying a rig then it's ruined when you tighten the last knot.

In reply to Post #12
I was like that, then I saw hydrolink

In reply to Post #1
. . .Jel- E-Wyre . . lovely stuff

In reply to Post #14
Try a palomar knot instead.