Double double Palomar knot

[Kent]

Kent, have you thought about using a drop-shot rig to achieve both a horizontal AND and weightless tube? Here's a vid showing a knot much better than a Palomar for this...

https://youtu.be/ZP9UL8CMgn8

I have used the drop-shot rig on many occasions, especially when fishing for bass.  I like the knot that guy is using and will give it a try on Friday (although I will be fishing Strawberry).

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I have become a HUGE fan of these VMC swivel drop shot hooks for many of the reasons state above

https://vmcpeche.com/products/spinshot-dropshot-hook

I own some of those hooks (it seems I own almost all of the tackle that has been invented for fresh-water fishing.)  I have used them a few times and not sure why I don't use them more often.

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Or...you could use your regular knot...improved clinch or whatever...after running the line through the hook eye two or three times.  Even Nanofil holds solid with a double or triple eye loop.

Or...you could make some custom tube jig heads with the eye centered in the lead to create a natural horizontal presentation.  I have a spinner body mold that I have modified to accept jig hooks...and to make tube jigs with the hook eye centered...as in the attached pic.  Will loan it to you if you wanna make a few...1/8 oz., 1/4 oz. or 3/8 oz.

I have used some of your spinner body hooks and they work great for a horizontal presentation.  I will gladly take you up on your generous offer to loan me your your mold, and make up a batch of jigs.  I need to pick up my rod, so that would be a great time to also pick up the mold.

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Or...you could use your regular knot...improved clinch or whatever...after running the line through the hook eye two or three times.  Even Nanofil holds solid with a double or triple eye loop.

I don't know why I haven't tried this before, I will give it a try on Friday.