Korda Link Loop

[ohnoitsabream]

I've been using these since they came out without any problems. I'm also using Korda Supernatural braid. I tie the braid to the link loop using a Palomar knot, but recently I've found that the braid is breaking at the knot well below breaking strain. I tested several other makes of braid at home with similar results. I have since reverted to a simple fig of 8 knot. I suspect the braid is being squeezed in the small end of the link loop. Has anybody else experienced similar?

[dukeboy998]

I have been using these on my rigs for quite some time now and have had absolutely no problems whatsoever! but will be looking out for signs now! However once the hook point goes off the rig goes in the bin so they don't get the chance to let me down

[tonybranno]

Is the palomar knot suitable to be used with braid?

[ohnoitsabream]

Thanks for the posts. Many manufacturers recommend the Palomar knot for most materials except flurocarbons. I've been using this knot on swivels and hooks for about 20 years without problems, I found it stronger and easier to tie than the Grinner. I have only had problems with the Korda link loop.

[zander1]

Don't you salvage the link loops/ rig rings of the rigs when your done with the rig seems like your throwing your money away

 

I seem to have lost all of my quick links haven't got a clue how tho, out of 20 or so I've got 2 left (they are rather battered to boot lol), i cant recall using them all, a trip 2 the tackle shop is in need

[tonybranno]

Don't you salvage the link loops/ rig rings of the rigs when your done with the rig seems like your throwing your money away

 

You are only throwing your money away anyway. What ever happened to a simple figure of eight on the end of your hooklink and a quick link? You dont need link loops.....

 

FACT!!!!!

[zander1]

Don't you salvage the link loops/ rig rings of the rigs when your done with the rig seems like your throwing your money away

 

You are only throwing your money away anyway. What ever happened to a simple figure of eight on the end of your hooklink and a quick link? You dont need link loops.....

 

FACT!!!!!

 

I found figure of eight loops stronger anyway, it seems to put less pressure on the knot itself as the braid/mono isnt turning and twisting the knot around the link loop as theres no link loop there ( if you know what i mean, i couldnt work out how to say what i mean ) and its easier to pass the rig through pva bags when fishing the pva stick method.

[stoogi]

Don't you salvage the link loops/ rig rings of the rigs when your done with the rig seems like your throwing your money away

 

You are only throwing your money away anyway. What ever happened to a simple figure of eight on the end of your hooklink and a quick link? You dont need link loops.....

 

FACT!!!!!

 

Figure of eight on both ends of my hooklink

[salokcinnodrog]

What is the knot that Kryston show in their packing for loop knots?

 

 

Whatever it is, I use that one if I ever need a loop

[icemaster]

I've been using Super natrual, use a figure of 8 knot to attach your rig to the quick link.

 

The problem that I've been having with it has been breaking at hook end, particularly if I'd used shrink tube. Have got round it now by the Kurv hooks.

[ohnoitsabream]

Thanks for all your posts, definitely fig of 8 loop from now on. Kryston packaging shows 'improved' loop knot from Dave Chilton. TBH I've tested this knot and I can't see any discernible difference to the fig of 8 which is slightly easier to tie with my sausage fingers.

[salokcinnodrog]

Thanks for all your posts, definitely fig of 8 loop from now on. Kryston packaging shows 'improved' loop knot from Dave Chilton. TBH I've tested this knot and I can't see any discernible difference to the fig of 8 which is slightly easier to tie with my sausage fingers.

 

No worries, I just mentioned it as I find it easy to tie, or rather it is the Knot I know how to tie and have no problems with

[Guest fenboy]

I have used the supernatural quite a bit with no problems ,i would guess the problem is arising do to using the link loop ,it has always been recommended not to use diamond eye swivels with braid and in essence you are getting the same result using the link loop ie constricting the knot so i would dispence with their use ,like tony i cant really see the benefit of them i always use a figure of 8 loop and attach it sraight to the link swivel .