Terminal-Tackle Knot Strength and Maximum Drag

[pametfisher]

I had one slip one time. Now this was using 200lb solid on a downrigger pulling a #32 planer.

So slightly different tension that a standup fish fighting. A #32 generates some unforgiving amount of pull. My guess is well over 70lbs, since a #24 will make an 80 creep with 50lbs of drag.

So I added the overhand knot and it became habit.

Very few people stress their Biminis like you do.

Although I usually recommend 50 initial twists for Spectra braid. I do so because the real number creates a lot of ridicule. In my testing, I can get to 100% holding power at 70 turns. 25 twists end up underneath 45 top wraps. The 25 twists do the holding and are enough to hold the tag to the mainline. Please don't laugh about the 70.