Tying the San Diego Jam Knot
After years of using simple knots like the Palomar and clinch variations like the “Trilene Knot,” lately I’ve primarily used the San Diego Jam knot to directly attach most of my lures. It’s quick and simple to tie, doesn’t require any special tools or a third hand, and seems to hold exceptionally well.
Maybe the reason I’m so enthusiastic about it is because it was likely developed – or at least popularized – by the long-range tuna anglers out of San Diego. Anything that can stand up to those mean sonsabitches (the tuna, not the anglers) has to be pretty reliable.
Here are some videos on how to tie it (you’ll see that they tend to be short, a sign that it’s not that hard):
Chris Zaldain
John Crews
There’s also a “Double” or “Improved” San Diego Jam, which is slightly more complex to tie, but not difficult when compared to some other options. Check out the following two videos to learn how to tie it
Sunline
Bradley Hallman
There’s even a craft cider named for the knot, so it must be good:
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