Palomar Knot - Quick Tutorial on How to Tie This Strong Knot

The Palomar Knot is one of the most popular knots among both freshwater and saltwater anglers given it's strong hold and the fact that it can be tied very quickly.

Overall, the Palomar knot provides a very strong connection (even winning many knot strength contests) while being easier to tie than many of the other popular knots.

My only issue with the Palomar knot is the fact that it is more difficult to use when tying to artificial lures... especially plugs with multiple sets of treble hooks. The added difficulty when tying it to lures is that part of the sequence requires the lure to pass through a loop you create in the line. This is a non-issue for plain hooks, but becomes difficult when using large plugs.

Regardless, the Palomar knot is a must-know for both saltwater and freshwater fisherman.

We hope you enjoy this training video. Leave a comment below if you have any questions.

[bigscrap]

As a man who didnt have a father trying to show my 4 year old son how to fish and spend time with him thank you for the easy to follow guide

[KBTrainerNic]

Sir, thank you!!! I’ve been asking locals for weeks to help me setup my first catfish rod and have received ZERO assistance… for whatever reasons, just no one wants to help a returning fisherman! I just watched this video and the first try I successfully got this knot!!! I’m sending you the biggest hug ever and look forward to watching every video of yours, past and present and future!!! Thank you!!!

[highdesertcommunitywatchnews]

Thank you appreciate you sharing for us not so experienced anglers 🐟🙏🙏🙏🐟🐟

[Reefahholic]

FWIW, I caught a 9’2” Lemon shark on this knot using 40lb tackle and Penn 4/0 Reel. One of the Strongest Knots I’ve ever used. Till this day, I’ve had absolutely 100% success rate with this knot. For Braid to mono...the FG knot is awesome, and for about 95% of all other situations the UNI knot can be used. Those 3 knots are my favorites. TIGHT LINES boyz!

[brianhartman]

I use this knot for everything. This is the best overall fishing knot ever in terms of strength and complexity.

[garyamluxen]

The Knot was developed by a surgeon named Palomar and that's why it's a very strong knot the hook or leader rests on two shoulders. I have used it 40 yr Muskie Hunting

[charlesvictorrose]

Thank you! This is the first video of the 5 I've already watched that clearly shows a visual of what you're actually doing.

[rodcrosby]

Luker!!! I just googled Palomar knot and start watching this video having no clue it is yours. I start thinking to myself how much it sounds like someone I know, only to scroll down and see Salt Strong. awesome. great video!

[DonnaAskins]

Thanks so much for this clear, easy to understand demonstration. I'm a newbie, and feel confident I can get a great result. 👍💯

[justjen]

Hi, I've recently taken up fishing as a new hobby and your videos have really helped me become better at doing knots! Much appreciated! Thank you!

[nice]

Thanks for the quick & easy video. I was getting sick of losing hooks!

[Axel-xnro]

Thanks bro tied this on with a soft plastic lizard and caught a 4 pounder right after watching this! Love from SWFL

[thaddeuskrasinski]

Way easier to feed the single line through the eye then back through

[stevetrivago]

It truly is the easiest for me and I’ve lost very few rigs this way 👏🏼👏🏼

[barrysargent]

I never knew this knot, thanks so much. Always looking to do things better. I was a improved clinch knot man, not any longer!

[jacoblake]

Great video. I always put a shot of line spray on the knot before pulling it snug. I also hold the hook with pliers while pulling it tight just for extra snugness.

[Doug.L]

Great knot, I have used this several years for catching large tuna. My setup typically is 40#-80# braid backing with 20-60# flouro leader, terminal tackle is usually a Gama ringed hd live bait hook or hd nautilus. Couple important mentions for this knot that I have found useful:
1) Make sure that while you are cinching down the two lines that wrap your terminal tackle they run parallel the entire length around the iron, and do not cross making an "X". This can be avoided by snugging your fingers up to the two lines holding them in place. Don't let go, you can figure out which way the hook will travel if it slips...
2) It is better to not pinch the line (feed through and then feed back) as the pinch ends up inside the knot or on the leader.
3) If you have lots of leader, doing this over a large iron isn't an issue, tagging the tail end just leaves much more waste.
4) Heavier line I leave a very small amount more tail. Very rare, or I wouldn't still be using it, but I have seen this knot slip.

[Maty-fisherman]

yep I'll try this great knot out next time I go for a fish. thanks mate great video.

[jeanettehamilton]

After losing several good DarDevel lures to the clinch and the double clinch, this knot has made life easier, and.. I haven't lost a lure since!

[jesusgaribay]

Thank you for this video it really showed me how to do a knot and that's all I do is a Palomar knot and thank you for taking the time and showing you how to do this