Why do fishing knots fail?
At knot connection points, the line is twisted, crisscrossed and joined with the hard surfaces of hooks, lures, swivels and other terminal tackle. Even with a good knot, this places a great deal of stress on the line. Abrasion can be a problem. Or, under enough pressure, the line may actually cut into itself. This can reduce the effective test strength and durability of your line. For example, though you may be fishing with 10-pound test line, a bad knot may test out at only five pounds – possibly less. The idea of a good knot is to maintain close to 100 percent of the test strength of the line youre using. The first step in this process is to choose the best knot for the application. The second is to tie the knot properly. The following instructions will help you in both regards, but here are some other tips: Wet the knot. This is especially critical as you draw the knot tight. A little bit of water or saliva helps lubricate the line, preventing abrasion and making it easier to gather
