SNELL KNOT vs PALOMAR KNOT | Which is Stronger?

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  • čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
  • I decided to do a test between the commonly used Palomar knot vs. the Snell knot. Let's find out which one is stronger :)
    #palomarknot #snellknot #fishingknots #bestfishingknot #howto #fishingtips
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Komentáře • 37

  • @robertmceuen3630
    @robertmceuen3630 Před 9 měsíci +5

    If a hook is snelled correctly, its gonna take a mighty big fish to break it. Your test may prove the Palomar stronger, but like I stated previously...
    The snell also is better for circle hooks, as it improves the "action" of the hook.

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for your helpful feedback and perspective! Tight lines! 🙏😊🎣

  • @Ak.Fishing_
    @Ak.Fishing_ Před rokem +1

    Great Video Thank You So Much!

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for watching and your feedback! Happy Holidays! 🙏😊

  • @keithleivers4061
    @keithleivers4061 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Use palomar for years never had a knot let loose the best knot in my opinion

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Both are very good knots indeed. If it goes loose, it's usually because it wasn't tied properly.

  • @SirJer
    @SirJer Před rokem +1

    Great video!
    One variable not tested is friction on the Palamer knot. Over time as the two loops encounter friction on the hook eyelet, the knot may fail. This is why the snell is often preferred. As that friction is eliminated.

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před rokem

      Thank you and I greatly appreciate your feedback! Makes sense also 🙏😊

  • @thomascebula8199
    @thomascebula8199 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Its not the strength when using a circle hook, its the hooking ability. In my tests, the snell knot has it all over any other knot

  • @robertmceuen3630
    @robertmceuen3630 Před rokem +1

    Excellent demonstration on how to tie the knots and what seems to be a good test of knot strength. I am surprised the Palomar did better.

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před rokem

      I greatly appreciate your feedback! I think the main reason is that the palomar knot bites less into the leader line with tension. This is what makes it a stronger knot at 95%+ if tied properly.

    • @melvinverdan3586
      @melvinverdan3586 Před rokem +2

      There are more than 5 ways of tying the snell knot and the way you tied it is the weakest. You will noticed that your snell slips as it break.

  • @timjohnun4297
    @timjohnun4297 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Snelled circle hooks hook better than when they are tied by the loop. Plus if you set your drag at around 1/2 breaking strain, the knot strength isn't so much of an issue

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you so much for your helpful feedback. In this video, I was just trying to compare the knots strength of each, but agree that both are great for fishing. Tight lines! 🙏😊

  • @FishingLongIsland
    @FishingLongIsland Před 2 lety +2

    Looks like it broke at the knot. Hard to see but looks like the loop dug into the main line causing it to fail. At what pound did both knots fail.

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před 2 lety

      The snell broke at the knot around 31.3 lb, the palomar knot broke before the knot at 33.5 lb. I used a 40lb fluocarbon.

    • @FishingLongIsland
      @FishingLongIsland Před 2 lety

      @@RafSowiOutdoors was the loop resting on the main line?

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před 2 lety +3

      @@FishingLongIsland with the snell knot it does more I think, which is why the snell is always weaker than the palomar in general

  • @TheIconicFisherman
    @TheIconicFisherman Před 9 měsíci +1

    I recommend leaving a 1/4 inch of tag end on the snell knot to account for slippage which will help it with its strength a lot.

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you. I appreciate your feedback and tight lines!

  • @rogeliobautista790
    @rogeliobautista790 Před rokem +2

    There are different ways to snell a hook. I suggest you make the comparison first, of the different ways. Palomar is popular co'z it's easy and strong but not necessarily the strongest knot.

  • @user-iu8fb3do6x
    @user-iu8fb3do6x Před rokem +1

    The loop on the palymar knot needs to be above the knot, u sinched it down with the loop against the eye of the hook it should be above the knot

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před rokem

      I appreciate your helpful feedback. Tight lines🙏😊

  • @RegYouLater
    @RegYouLater Před 2 lety +1

    Try snelling without going through the eye and see if they are identical.

    • @RegYouLater
      @RegYouLater Před 2 lety +1

      also there are better ways to snell.

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, I will definitely try the different ways of snelling to see if the results are different. I appreciate your feedback and for watching 🙏😊

  • @betachannelfishing
    @betachannelfishing Před rokem +2

    Strong Palomar

  • @jamescraig8601
    @jamescraig8601 Před rokem +1

    I may be tieing differently than you. In most of my testing. The uni knot out performs all the other knots. Everyone should tie knotsbin all of their own lines andvtest the knots theirselves.

    • @RafSowiOutdoors
      @RafSowiOutdoors  Před rokem +1

      I appreciate your feedback. I found the palomar knot to be very strong. Tight lines!

  • @keithdubose2150
    @keithdubose2150 Před rokem +1

    Power snell

  • @nrnrnrify
    @nrnrnrify Před dnem +1

    This strengh test is made wrong. First of all, pressure wasnt added equally and force to the snell knot was added much faster - this leaves less time for flex in the line. Second, we didnt see area of the line while it broke. I think You said that snell break right at the knt was because line simply touch metal in the eye with single layer, so it breaks at this point. In the palomar line touches metal with two layers and ties around it instead touching it with one side, so stress breaks line just after the knot where its single layered. Even that You intended to show palomar stronger, the difference in lbs result on a scale is within measuring error of this cheap chinese "scale". In my opinion test shows nothing objectively, because both knots werent tested in same conditions. I also think in most situactions and extremely hevy load snell would withstand more on eyed hooks because it doesnt work only on eyelet, but also on the shaft and eyelet is mostly stopper. In that case palomar is prone for eyelet failure (most are not welded, have some sharp edges, can be straightened), which is not the case for snell.