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Article: Trilene Knot.(Brief Article)
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- Field & Stream (West ed.)
- Article date:
- September 1, 2005
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Byline: John Merwin
Named after Berkley's Trilene monofilament, the Trilene knot is a stronger variation of the commonly used improved clinch knot. Tied carefully, it tests at close to 100 percent of line strength. I often use it for tying lures or hooks to nylon monofilaments testing from 4 to 12 pounds. Tightening this knot with heavier lines is too difficult. --JOHN MERWIN
[1] Put about 6 inches of line through the ...