AG chain knot?

Nicko_Cairns · December 30, 2014, 01:42:14 PM

Anyone tried it? I've tied a few with a rizzuto finish and it seems incredibly strong. It is looking like a go to knot for me. I'll try to find some good knot strength testing on the web.

maxpowers · December 31, 2014, 09:01:11 PM

It is one of the strongest knot out there but you will get funny looks from traditionalist. It would probably be a great knot for trolling dead bait as it has a nice spring like effect.

jonnou · January 01, 2015, 02:17:52 AM

I have been using it a lot and it hasn't let me down yet. It is fast to tie when you get used to it

Nicko_Cairns · January 01, 2015, 06:42:48 AM

Cheers guys, I'm really happy with it so far.

Abot · November 22, 2015, 12:07:40 AM

Any info on how to tie this one would be appreciated

Aiala · November 22, 2015, 01:53:45 AM

Quote from: Abot on November 22, 2015, 12:07:40 AM
Any info on how to tie this one would be appreciated

~A~

Tiddlerbasher · November 22, 2015, 10:30:38 AM

Hi Nicko - The only site I know that has done extensive line and knot testing is this one:

http://www.paulusjustfishing.com/

Abot · November 22, 2015, 10:48:46 AM

Quote from: Aiala on November 22, 2015, 01:53:45 AM
Quote from: Abot on November 22, 2015, 12:07:40 AM
Any info on how to tie this one would be appreciated

~A~

Thank you for the link Aiala
I like the idea behind this knot where there is no stress concentration
I have done a bit more looking around on the net and will try it a bit and report back

Abot · November 25, 2015, 10:34:42 AM

Well I think I have plaited or biminied my last double, this is the only knot I have tried that will equal a good good uni knot on a doubled line

There is one proviso, you need to use a sleeve on the loop to the hook or ring, I used 3/8 th of an inch of 130 Dacron, it ended up frayed to hell after a lot of testing but did its job

wallacewt · November 25, 2015, 11:46:06 PM

hi abot
did you try twice through the eye of the hook
instead of a sleeve,
cheers

Abot · November 27, 2015, 09:51:50 PM

No I didn't but will try it

wallacewt · November 30, 2015, 05:15:12 AM

i had time today to test the ag knot against the palomar knot

hooks and leader.leader is k-mart,$13aud/100m.good stuff,so good i gave fluoro the flick.
1st test. normal palomar/ag,two loops through eye of hook. ag broke at 18lb, pal; wins
2nd test pal/ag both get a sleeve.ag wins.pal breaks at 23lb
3rd test.no sleeve for pal. sleeve for ag. a draw neither broke at 27lb,bucket was full
hooks were tied, 1 on each end of 12" leader material

full bucket at 27lb.
nothing scientific about these test,suits me though.
sleeve for ag/no sleeve for palomar
use whichever you like best.it dont matter

Alto Mare · November 30, 2015, 10:27:14 PM

You keep experimenting buddy, I'm listening

tristan · January 12, 2016, 04:38:46 PM

Just tied my first AG Chain knot, it's a simple as can be. The only concern I have is will the half hitches unravel? If necessary, could touch a flame to the tag end, but would have to be careful about damaging the running line...

So, how many half-hitches are required to make it reliable?

boon · January 26, 2016, 08:00:38 AM

For me this know works ok up to about 80lb mono, but currently the only place where I would use it is connecting my jigging terminals and tying it in the 120lb hard fluorocarbon we're using is a horrible job that requires pliers to cinch each half-hitch to get a knot that isn't horrible.

I'll stick to uni knots for that use-case, for now... at least I can confidently tie them while at sea.