http://www.fieldandstream.com/tags/san-diego-jam The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.fieldandstream.com/tags/san-diego-jam http://www.fieldandstream.com/sites/all/themes/fs/images/fsLogo_mini.gif 254 123 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/fishing/bass/where-fish/2009/02/strongest-fishing-knots <div class="protected-image"><div style="position: absolute; width: 125px; height: 125px;"></div><img src="/files/imagecache/photo-carousel/photo/18/sandiego.jpg" alt="" title="" width="125" height="125" class="imagecache imagecache-photo-carousel" /></div><!--paging_filter--><p><strong>The Test: </strong>To determine the winners I tested a total of 18 established knots on my Chatillon DFE digital force gauge, for which I paid an obscene amount. Basically, two small fixtures hold the line (or knot) and pull slowly apart, while a precisely calibrated gauge records the force at which a break occurs. </p> <p>Knots often break because they aren&rsquo;t firmly and evenly tightened, so lubricate yours with saliva and pull them tight. Also, knots that require multiple turns of line must lie and draw up neatly, without line overlapping where it shouldn&rsquo;t.</p> <p><a href="http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/fishing/bass/where-fish/2009/02/strongest-fishing-knots">read more</a></p> Bass Fishing How to Fish How to Fish How to Fish How to Fish for Bass How to Fish for Trout What to Use What to Use What to Use What to Use to Catch Bass What to Use to Catch Trout Fishing Trout Fishing More Freshwater Saltwater Fly Fishing best fishing J John Merwin john merwin knots san diego jam http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/fishing/bass/where-fish/2009/02/strongest-fishing-knots#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:31:54 -0500 Joe_Cermele 1001319720 at http://www.fieldandstream.com