The BEST knot for heavy line! (tie the Centauri Knot)

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This video will teach you how to tie possibly one of the best fishing knot for heavy monofilament or fluorocarbon line, the Centauri Knot (as a bonus, we will also go over when NOT to use this knot!) This is one of the most widely used fishing knots when tying heavy line (mono or flouro!) and can be used to catch anything from trout, perch, salmon, red snapper, tuna, mackerel... basically anything you catch with a hook can be caught using this knot! It doesn't get easier. Subscribe for more knots and tips, and thanks for watching!
Quick disclaimer: This is but one of many methods to successfully tie this knot, and it happens to be the best one I have found! I hope it works equally well for you, but if it doesn't, or if you have found something else that works better, I encourage you to stick to what works for you! I would always recommend practicing the knots and testing their strength yourself to ensure you are comfortable with how they work, and to avoid flinging lures into the ocean on a failed knot (ask me how I know!). Knots take practice, so make sure you're comfortable with whatever you're tying prior to trusting it with your gear! If you have any questions about the knot, please post them below and I will do my best to answer them. I hope this is helpful, and tight lines!

Пікірлер: 75

@robertlarson6931 Жыл бұрын

Now this will make rigging for striped bass a lot easier thanks for the video

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

@texasbassranger Жыл бұрын

I've been using this knot since 1977. But I do 5 loops just for insurance. I've never had this knot fail. I don't know how many Palomar knots I've had break or pull out on me. Likewise, I was using the triline knot for a while until I figured out the triline knot and the Centauri knot are pretty much the same thing, Just different steps to accomplish the same outcome.

@user-eb6sb9xi7h 3 ай бұрын

Well tied and well explained. It resembles a nail knot/tube knot without the nail/tube. I'll certainly use it. Thanks.

@kevinkleinhenz6511 Ай бұрын

Polomar knot is the way to go. So simple so strong.

@vernonsimmons4578 Жыл бұрын

Great, comprehensible presentation, thank you.

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it-thank you for watching!

@taylorjones7609 Жыл бұрын

I don’t fish, but this is very helpful for my macrame! Thanks!

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I don’t know anything about macrame but I’m glad it works for that too!

@glennunderwood4690 Ай бұрын

You should always pull the tag to tighten, then a double loop knot to finish

@surenbhola107 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, great knot😊

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@finmanpoozie4756 2 ай бұрын

I have to be honest here: I watch a lot of knot vids. I think this is hands down the best Centauri knot video that I've come across so far Your steps are exactly what I follow with a few tweaks to make the cinching simple with 150# fluro. I use pliers on the tag end for the final cinching down, and use a Thirty Fathoms Knot Puller (tweaked by adding a snap & split ring to cover fresh water sizes). The knot has never failed me. While learning it, I had to make it a point where I pinch the knot. That was part of the learning curve. Before starting to cinch it really mattered that the tag end is on top of the loops & the main line is on the bottom so they run sorta parallel to each other...observing it helped me get them almost flawlessly completed...Uber strong knots! Excellent video! ...Uber strong knots!

@chaleys8089 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video I really like the live bait 😂🤙

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

Haha I’m glad you liked it! You’re the first comment about that little guy!

@jn8601 8 ай бұрын

Il lefty so I made it way more complicated lol. I got it thanks I've been going nuts trying to tie up some leader's with heavy mono

@JustTheLip 8 ай бұрын

Haha that’s fair, I’m glad you got it though! I hope it works great for you, thanks for the comment!

@artofnoly9754 Жыл бұрын

Good clear stuff... thanks so much.

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you for watching and for commenting!

@noraripinshamaan9969 Жыл бұрын

😮

@stevewaggoner8237 Жыл бұрын

Great video man!

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it!

@Alsyad_aboammar Жыл бұрын

Very nice thanks 👍👍👍

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you for watching!

@joacimlopez9735 20 сағат бұрын

Why is it that when i pull on the tag end, the loop to the hook opens back up?

@norwegianguy9480 Жыл бұрын

I use this knot for all my fishing. If you pull the line through a fly wich has an upward or downward bendt hookeye, make a loop and tie the knot, you can pull the knot to the fly and pull the loop over the fly. Pull tight. It is way better than thurle and double thurle.

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried tying it that way-thank you for the recommendation!

@davidgc4396 2 ай бұрын

Great knot. Interested to know if this is stronger than a Palomar knot. Palomar hasn’t failed me yet with 60lb fluorocarbon. 😊

@eyeguyeyeguy1 4 ай бұрын

Does that work with braid as well tying directly to the lure? Will it slip?

@eddiefishtaco6804 6 ай бұрын

Do the supercow tuna knot

@paulheath4540 5 ай бұрын

Have a look at Billy Fishing, figure 8 knot

@aaronbuster2452 3 ай бұрын

This is the knot we used when rock climbing. The main knot was a figure 8 then the tag of the figure 8 got tied into the knot you demonstrated. I'll give this a try. I just learned the tuna knot last night but it takes a lot of force to set well. I might use the figure 8 for jigs which need a lot of action.

@christopherromina5445 Жыл бұрын

Clinch knot is really strong and easy, I wouldn't trust other people's not even though they say it's strong

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

Clinch and improve clinch are also great knots!

@stevecollins7698 5 ай бұрын

Wow

@zbow1974 Жыл бұрын

i use the double improved clinch knot, all i need for anything at all really.

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

That's definitely a good knot as well!

@robertdejonge3607 Жыл бұрын

I go with the Orvis knot in this case ;)

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

I'll check that out! Thanks for watching!

@robertdejonge3607 Жыл бұрын

@@JustTheLip Saltstrong has a good video about it. I used it on 80Lb mono and caught 70Lb big eye tuna on it. Super easy and strong knot for thick line!

@steverpcb 9 ай бұрын

That's actualy a Nail knot !

@JustTheLip 8 ай бұрын

I have heard that a few times in this comment section-awesome! I did not know that before, thank you for sharing!! 🤙🙏 and thanks for watching

@umami0247 Жыл бұрын

Should add a few wraps above these loops on the main line then go through the loops and pull. Shouldn’t be able to come lose. Kinda a improve the Trilene knot.

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

That might add some security, but I will say I’ve never had this come undone on me as it is!

@brianeldridge8204 3 ай бұрын

Can you tie this knot going thru the eye twice and then completing the knot as described?

@JustTheLip 2 ай бұрын

I have not tried that for this specific knot, so I’m not totally sure honestly. But it is plenty strong as is 💪

@robertoetting6070 9 ай бұрын

I catch big halibut using this knot

@JustTheLip 8 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Glad to hear it!

@texasbassranger Жыл бұрын

Using lighter line, it's much, much easier to wrap the line around your finger then pull the loops off to make that final pass through. Trying to form those loops with 10 lb line is a nightmare. The finger wraps work much better. Just sayin'

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

That makes a lot of sense! I have to admit I haven’t tied this one much on light line, so I appreciate the tip! Thanks for watching!

@philnelson940 10 ай бұрын

I agree. Been using this knot for years in a range of line strengths, and wrapping around your finger works really well. Just don't wrap too tightly or you can't pull your finger out ! You can use 4 loops (rather than 3) and/or you can run the line through the hook eye twice for a bit of extra safety.

@texasbassranger 10 ай бұрын

@@philnelson940 When using lighter line, I always do two passthroughs the eye, Usually anything under 12 lbs, good point,

@monsterhog1118 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the San Diego jam knot for heavy line

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

I have heard that some people do prefer it, thank you for letting me know! I'm going to put out a video on that knot here sooner or later... thanks for watching/commenting!

@livehappy9194 3 ай бұрын

Aren't u supposed to pull the loops back out before u tighten

@davidgregory4889 6 ай бұрын

That finish is not quite correct. The very 1st loop should be pulled through the other 2 lops to the front and then a figure 8 forms which is tightened up...

@JustTheLip 5 ай бұрын

Not for this knot!

@draileduncommon 10 ай бұрын

Definitely not for big hands or old eyes like myself

@JustTheLip 10 ай бұрын

I understand that, it especially gets tricky with heavy lines. Which knot do you prefer?

@JamesJones-cx5pk Жыл бұрын

Leave 3 inches of tag end and put an overhand knot because you may not tie this complicated three loop knot correctly.😭

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

I promise, after you tie it once or twice, it isn't nearly as complicated as it seems!

@scottyd4366 Жыл бұрын

So on that first knot you don’t want to catch a big fish.

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

I agree, always cautious not to trim it too closely! Thanks for watching!

@dipitydoodaa2397 Жыл бұрын

All I tie is two square knots and that’s it. Never fails. All these other knots are unnecessary.

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

If it works for you, that's great! There are situations where the square knot may not have the necessary strength, and some people prefer to use more fishing-oriented knots. I wouldn't say other knots are unnecessary, they're just used in different situations! Thank you for watching!

@pakde8002 5 ай бұрын

Coincidentally I watched a video on tying a figure of eight for heavy line and stranded wire. He tied it exactly like this knot except he only used two wraps (loops) and before cinching he twisted the loops to form the figure of eight. Therefore this could be considered an improved figure of eight knot. Also, not to be contrary but if you only use the figure eight it seems to me you're doing very specific fishing and basic fishing, which is fine but there are other types of tackle with specialty knots and if you're limited to a square knot you will absolutely limit your chances. This is a fact, not merely an opinion.

@KM-fckutube 4 ай бұрын

Sure bro. Sounds rad.

@Mako-7790 2 күн бұрын

Doesnt work

@jbjohnson6228 Жыл бұрын

Not what is shown in the picture

@JustTheLip Жыл бұрын

As the person who took the picture and tied it, I assure you it is the same knot! I did take the picture in different lighting so it would come out a little clearer, but it’s definitely the same knot! Thanks for watching!