Preferred tandem hook knot

[big.griff]

just wondering what knot you guys are using to tie tandem hook rigs. I've tried a few different ones I've found on the internet but always seem to have random break offs usually on the hook furthest from the flasher. My buddy has a knot that he swears by but I seem to have the same issue, random break offs. Found a simple egg loop type knot that I've been playing with and it seems to hold up so far

 

[Percy Stipec]

I always go for the egg loop knot as well strong, low profile, and keeps the line in the right direction.

 

[Sotally Tober]

What pound test are you using?
I use the egg loop knot with 40 lb test now for the tandem hook setup. I had a few trailing hooks break off when I used 30 lb test but it has been better now with the heavier line.
And I allows check for knicks in the line after a fish has been caught.
I'm sure the vast knowledge of the members here may have a better set up than I use.

 

[Chuck]

Egg loop with 40# here.

 

[big.griff]

What pound test are you using?
I use the egg loop knot with 40 lb test now for the tandem hook setup. I had a few trailing hooks break off when I used 30 lb test but it has been better now with the heavier line.
And I allows check for knicks in the line after a fish has been caught.
I'm sure the vast knowledge of the members here may have a better set up than I use.

I use 40 pound ultra green. I haven't had any break offs with the egg loop but I just kinda came across it so I haven't tested it on the water yet. I was fed up a couple years ago with random break offs that I switched to a single siwash setup. Sounds like the egg loop is the ticket. Everyone do a total of 10-12 wraps with 40#?

 

[Sharphooks]

Once you're into the heavier line 4 or 5 wraps is all you need with the egg-loop. Same with a blood-knot (Fisherman's Knot) Three or four wraps and one time through the resulting loop (without going back through the loop two times as you might do with 8 - 10 lb test) is enough

Lower profile is better with your knots, especially if you're trying to pass that egg loop/ hook shank through a herring

Properly tied 40 lb test should NEVER result in random break-offs, single hook or tandem trailer, even the cheap stuff

 

[Chuck]

That's what I use.

 

[Waterwolf2230]

I use a double egg loop knot with Seagar Blue Label fluorocarbon - 40lb. Toughest most abrasion resistent line I've ever used. Don't chance the fish of a lifetime to cheap line. Mono is okay but doesn't stand up to teeth raking across the line nearly as well as fluorocarbon. As for wraps, I always use 6 and have never had an issue.

 

[Samnjoe]

I mostly use a single 4/0 siwash but when I do tie tandems I use double egg loop with 40 pound ultra green.
4/0 Gamis or SS Mustad.

 

[ericl]

It is possible you are putting small abrasions into the line as you pull the knot tight. Use some lubricant & try not to pull twisted line though the wraps on the hook shank. I second Waterwolf's line type but would up the test to 50 or 60 LB as you will get better action; use a leader 4x the flasher blade length (usually 44").

 

[Waterwolf2230]

It is possible you are putting small abrasions into the line as you pull the knot tight. Use some lubricant & try not to pull twisted line though the wraps on the hook shank. I second Waterwolf's line type but would up the test to 50 or 60 LB as you will get better action; use a leader 4x the flasher blade length (usually 44").

I should have clarified my line choice a bit more...

Spoons - 25lb Seagar Flurocarbon (Let's the spoon swim more freely - 72" leader)
Bait Heads - 40lb Seagar Flurocarbon (tough but still lets the bait roll properly - 60" leader)
Hoochy's - 50-60lb Seagar Flurocarbon (heavy line adds to the action of the hoochy - 42" leader)

Common denominator is Flurocarbon, there are cheaper Flurocarbon lines than Seagar's Blue Label but if all you've ever used is mono to tie leaders, strongly consider switching, you won't regret it.

Cheers

 

[Dogbreath]

It is possible you are putting small abrasions into the line as you pull the knot tight. Use some lubricant & try not to pull twisted line though the wraps on the hook shank.

Yes that's how I do it-just tied a few for Hootchies in fact-and I'm Very Careful about tightening up the knot- it's something of a PITA that's why I like to be sitting @ the bench with a bright light shining right on the knot.