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Sorry if the diagram is confusing. You never run the line back through the connecting loop, just through the initial overhand loop made in step 1.

@USAngler actually the diagram is the correct original Kreh knot. It was done that way so the tag line would go out to the side and not interfere with a light delicate fly action. However when tying on lures etc it is actually stronger to go through the middle loop as you did (and most do)..

I feel the same way. It's just a fun rod to fish with.

That's almost certainly true, but even when you switch sides, introducing a primitive control, the tests yielded the same results. I love Sufix 832, but it doesn't resist abrasion.

You must be a better angler than most!

For a knife designed for the field, with light weight and durability being priorities, I don't have any problem with the blade steel or handle material at all. Grivory may not look or feel high end, but try to break it or find something that's superior in the field, and you'll see why Benchmade chose it.

No, the Trident doesn't have pit zips. I'm not sure about any of the other Grundens.

Thanks! I think it's just about perfect, and as you note, very close to fully customizable, too.

0:05 0:05 I'm sorry to hear that. If you have trouble opening the Bugout one handed, maybe you should try a small fixed blade for outdoor uses. You could also try loosening the pivot. You can adjust it to require very light pressure.

I agree!

Sorry to hear about the deteriorating cork. You can try letting mineral oil soak into the handle if the damage ins't too bad.

@USAngler Great idea ! its very dry and hot here in Arizona so I cant blame the rod.

If you want to go whole hog, check out this video that walks you through the restoratoin process: th-cam.com/video/vOEimDnrCEw/w-d-xo.html

Great band! I use the Zman original 3/8-ounce paired with a Strike King Rage Tail Craw in "Falcon Lake" or "California Craw." But any red/black/orange combo can be effective. You'll find links to those products in the description. If you find that the bass are chasing your chatterbait but not hitting it, try one (or both) of the following: Switch your craw color and/or bite off about 1/2 ro 1 inch of the tail of your craw to give it a more compact presentation. You can also slow the cadence of your pops off the bottom, giving your chatterbait a few seconds on the bottom before you lift it again. Tight lines!

Great to hear that you're going to give them another try! If you want to cast them normal distances, you can always add a casting bubble, as I discusss here: usangler.com/trout-rigs/ It doesn't just work for trout. It's fantastic for casting flies with spinning tackle to smallies, too.

Im a huge fan on in-line spinners for that reason. I've caught some great fish on them, and they're often one of the first lures I tie on.

Robert, that 's a great idea, and fly anglers can really clean up on the James where I was fishing. I was using spinning tackle because I wanted the versatility of in-line spinners, torpedos, and a variety of other lure options beyond flies.

Give me half a chance and I will!

Glad you like it! It's free music for public use.

That's great to hear! I'm a big fan of Zman.

Which line are you using?

Probably pulling on the tag end while you are "clinching" the knot. Only pull the main line.

I don't think it's supposed to go all the way down if it's a spinner bait

I agree, the 9’6” version was amazing

Ik someone who has literally a couple hundred if you want one

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Yes! Repeated tests gave very similar results each time I ran the lines through their paces.

Hey Lue, John is using fly fishing line. Its noticeably thicker and more visible while demonstrating how to tie these knots.

Raul, braiud can be excellent main line, especially when you need sensitivity and hard hooksets. Here's an article on the subject: usangler.com/best-braided-fishing-line/ If you run braid with a mono leader, you'll also want to mae sure you're tying the right knot: usangler.com/bass-fishing-knots/ The test depends on your application and the species you're after. As thin as 20-pound braid is, I probably wouldn't run lower test, but I'd run more than that for bigger fish (and definitely a mono shock leader). Tell me what species you're after and I can point in you in the right direction.

John Baltes I got for bass and I want to use any lure I can use suck as crankbaits, chatterbaits, Texas rig or just plastic, spinnerbaits, topwater etc! What size braid would be for main line and no leader? Because I wanna save money too and can I use like 17 pd flouro for leader if I will use a leader?

Raul, I use braided main line for Texas rigged plastics, large spinner baits, chatterbaits, and anything with a single hook. Unless the water is very clear, a leader SHOULDN'T matter, but I'd use one anyway since braid is just so visible underwater. For topwater and crankbaits, I recommend mono. You want a bit of give for the hookset with treble hooks--too firm and you lose some fish by pulling the treble loose. You can fish crankbaits and topwater with braid, but I'd loosen the drag a bit and be hesistate a split second when setting the hook. As far as tests, I'd run 20-pound braid on spinning gear (the diameter is equivalent to 6-pound mono) and 20- to 50-pound braid on casting gear. That test increase is there to provide greater knot strength. And yes, 17-pound fluoro leader should be just fine for largemouth, though with smaller diameter braid you'll need to be careful about the knot you use to connect your main line to your leader.

John, the science is still out on whether fluorocarbon really is less visible underwater. While it has a refractive inex that's closer to water than nylon monofilament, it's unclear whether that really means anything in the real world. What we know about fluorocarbon leader is that it's a little more sensitive than mono, less plastic, exibits lower knot strength, and is much more expensive.

Also Floro sinks and has less stretch than mono.