They claim you can't untie this one if it is tied on fishing line or other small diameter string/cord. Anyone tried it? They call it the impossible knot.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/696693/th ... ible_knot/
Printable View
They claim you can't untie this one if it is tied on fishing line or other small diameter string/cord. Anyone tried it? They call it the impossible knot.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/696693/th ... ible_knot/
Looks just like a uni-uni splice.
I use the uni-uni as my leader to tippet connections and it has only failed a couple times....I have very high faith in it.
Looks really kewl!! But I'd imagine at least a modicum of coordination would be required!!! :roll:
I just tried it out on mono with only the 2 suggested twists and with 12lb mono it tested at about 5-6 pounds of pull before knot failure.
After seating the knot I am sure you could never get it out, but when put under pressure it starts to slip and then breaks. :(
More twists may help the fact, but a double or triple surgeons knot or a seaguar knot would be easier to tie and has 85% or better breaking strength.
Im sure the knot is great for gags though. :lol:
8) I tested it also. I don't know the lb test but it always broke at the knot which the best knot do not. It also broke before a barrel knot
I have always called it a "Purssic Knot" it is used to make Prussic loops in kermantle rope for climbing or rescue work. Its a good knot for its intended use, I tried it years ago for leader /tippet knot and found out it cut itself in two almost every time.
That's not new, is the double Duncan knot. I always use it to build leaders and also leader-tippet connection.
You can see it there:
http://www.deltas.freeserve.co.uk/images/paragum.gif
i dont think breaking strength was the claim in the original post.
They claim you can't untie this one if it is tied on fishing line or other small diameter string/cord
arent duncan knots loops??
http://www.pechetruite.com/Noeuds/Duncan-knot.htm
the link in rocketfishes post is the closest!
Quote:
Originally Posted by flyandtie
Me too..if you don't care to tie a blood it's a fine knot.