Best knot to use for 7 strand wire

[Rat-yak]

Hey guys I’ve been told palomar knot is best for 7 strand wire tie offs...agree?

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[CATNIP II]

 I create a loop in the wire, put the loop through the swivel eye than them the swivel through the loop and pull it up to create a half hitch on the swivel eye. Then I tie a single overhand knot in the doubled section of wire above the eye and trim the tag end.  Some people just tie the tag end around the main line with a single overhand knot.  There was a video on line but I can't find it.  Never used palomar for wire but that's all I use for mono.

[Hi-Vol]

I'm a believer in the Palomar for most of my connections.
I re-tie a new swivel each spring and don't give it another thought all year.

[Owen416]

Half hitch catnip mentioned with a bead in front of it. The bead is mainly for storage, to reel the line tight on the rod.

[Captain Steve]

I create a loop in the wire, put the loop through the swivel eye than them the swivel through the loop and pull it up to create a half hitch on the swivel eye. Then I tie a single overhand knot in the doubled section of wire above the eye and trim the tag end.  Some people just tie the tag end around the main line with a single overhand knot.  There was a video on line but I can't find it.  Never used palomar for wire but that's all I use for mono.

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[CATNIP II]

Half hitch catnip mentioned with a bead in front of it. The bead is mainly for storage, to reel the line tight on the rod.

I haven't used the bead but I think I will try it.

[CATNIP II]

I found the video.  It is on the Fish Doctor Charters website.  I had to go back to Internet Explorer to play the file though.
http://www.fishdoctorcharters.com/videos/video3W.html

[Rat-yak]

Thanks guys

[Kosta]

I create a loop in the wire, put the loop through the swivel eye than them the swivel through the loop and pull it up to create a half hitch on the swivel eye. Then I tie a single overhand knot in the doubled section of wire above the eye and trim the tag end.  Some people just tie the tag end around the main line with a single overhand knot.  There was a video on line but I can't find it.  Never used palomar for wire but that's all I use for mono.

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[Its About Time]

I use the figure 8 knot.

There are a couple of ways to tie this knot on you tube.

The one I use is the one posted by TackleBoxDatford.

Search figure 8 knot on you tube and his post is usually top 5.

Good luck

[Rat-yak]

Just watched the figure 8 video you suggested...looks like a great knot for sure...never worked with wire before so my question is....is it to much..meaning chance of a kink~or weak point with this knot?...looks great though!!!!

[TyeeTanic]

This is the simplest and best knot you can think of ... the only difference from what I do, is I do that first bend, and BEFORE I put it through the swivel, I tie the overhand knot, then put it through the eye of the swivel ... makes it easier to make a clean overhead knot without having to contend with the swivel.

Go to the 5 minute mark:

https://youtu.be/lPR1lzOyLIg

[Rat-yak]

Super simple, thanks

[CATNIP II]

This topic got me thinking.  I did some checking on line.  Apparently a figure 8 loop is somewhat stronger than an overhand loop. So, tie a figure 8 loop in the end of the wire. Then put the loop through the eye, the snap through the loop and pull it up.  Easy Peasy.

[salmon_slayer06]

make loop with wire, go thru eye of swivel than bring swivel thru that loop. cinch down tight than with tag end make a standard over hand knot around the main line to keep it out of the way. the knot will stay.