06-12-2008, 04:21 AM
[font "Garamond"][#008000][size 4] DR wrote--- resorted to using 12 lb mono. If we are evaluating the strengths of different knots does it matter what value the line is?[/size][/#008000][/font]
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I think it does with some knots. That is one reason I tend to use tippets and hooks typical for what I use.
Here is an article that talks about a whole lot about relative knot strength testing. He touches lightly on the fact that some knots work better on heavier tackle than others.
[url "http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/knots/scheck_lastlink_1.aspx"]http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/knots/scheck_lastlink_1.aspx[/url]
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I think it does with some knots. That is one reason I tend to use tippets and hooks typical for what I use.
Here is an article that talks about a whole lot about relative knot strength testing. He touches lightly on the fact that some knots work better on heavier tackle than others.
[url "http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/knots/scheck_lastlink_1.aspx"]http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/knots/scheck_lastlink_1.aspx[/url]
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