Knot Testing – What’s the best Mono to Hook knot?

Mono to Hook Knot Testing

Introduction

All tests were performed with the following Leader which had a maximum break of 39.89lbs.

Varivas Shock Leader 40lb

Full details: https://linelaboratory.com/portfolio/varivas-ocean-record-shock-leader-40lb/

Results

**NOTE** There was an issue with the caluculations in the video which slightly changed the average numbers but NOT the final rankings. The below summary is correct based on the revised calculations.

8. Snell Knot : 44.79%

7. Uni Knot : 81.42%

6. Palomar Knot : 81.54%

5. Clinch Knot : 82.38%

4. Double San Diego Jam : 93.11%

3.Loop Knot : 93.12%

2. Tornado HH Knot : 97.93%

1. Trilene Knot : 98.87%

Summary and comments

1. Triene – 98.87%
2. Tornado HH – 97.93%
3. Loop – 93.12%
4. Double San Diego Jam – 93.11%
5. Clinch – 82.38%
6. Palomar – 81.54%
7. Uni- 81.42%
8. Snell- 44.79%

Both the Trilene and Tornado were exceptional. both pretty much 100% strength. The San Diego Jam and Loop knot were virtually identical, only separated by 0.01%

Similarly, the Palomar and Uni Knot were also extremely close, with only a 0.12% difference.

The biggest surprise was the Snell knot. I really expected it to test higher than that, but perhaps when tied to an eyeless hook it will perform better.