I use a bowline

 

I know this is not a direct answer, but since they came out I have used those decoy crimps. They are easy to use and there is no knot to come undone. You also will save a little bit of line. Otherwise use the bowline like he said above.

 

I know this is not a direct answer, but since they came out I have used those decoy crimps. They are easy to use and there is no knot to come undone. You also will save a little bit of line. Otherwise use the bowline like he said above.

Will the decoy crimps work with regular braided decoy line?

 

i just use a double or triple knot

 

If the hole in the keel or weight is big enough, then I'll run the line through it twice. Then I use the bowline.

 

Hmmmm maybe pics of the bowline should be put up.

I use the double overhand knot. Basically it is good knot that does not cinch tightly to the keel, but rather allows as bit of a loop between the keel and the knot for more movement of the decoy. I run the line through the keel hole out about 6"-8 and double the 2 lines side by side, then form a script small e, meaning long hand writing e, and the then push the 2 ends through the opening of the e and then snug the knot tight. I use it for weights too. And with both Tangle Free and reg braided lines. With TF line, makes sure it is snug, otherwise the knot can open up. But with TF, you can undo the knot to change weights, or decoys with out cutting the line like traditional knots.

 

I use the bowline, best knot :thumbsup:

 

I dont think the crimps will work with the braided line. The holes are bigger and they look like they are made for the tangle free stuff. I have never tried them with the braided line so I can't give you a for sure yes or no on that. I have went to all tangle free stuff so I have not tried it with the braided line.

 

Do yourself a real favour and use 100 lb. mono and crimps. Been using for over 20 years, lines last forever, crimps never come undone and best yet the ducks don't see em. :thumbsup:

 

I use a bowline

:thumbsup: best knot there is for decoys used it for years

 

I use a bowline

I second that, while I also use a "stopper" knot...we use in in climbing above the figure of eight to keep it from untying, used alone it is adjustable... THat way I can vary the length of the cord when I place them.
Maybe not the best, but I haven't lost one yet!

 

as mentioned.... bowline, it comes out the easiest when you need it to

 

I buy some weights with holes in them. You slip it through back again through again and put it through the loop and pull. Sounds confusing but its not.

 

wow...i guess i'm behind the times. i just slap a few good ol fashioned overhand knots on top of each other and call it good. lol.

 

Well, I have no problem tying the bowline, but decided to just use a double overhand. The new line I've got looks to be quite a bit smaller than what I had before so I should have no problem with the overhand knots holding. Strung up about 1 1/2 dozen dekes this afternoon and all went well! :thumbsup:

 

I use crimps with braided line with no issues.

 

I use tangle free line and crimps, the crimps take the pressure off of the line that the knot will produce. If you tie the line directly to the weight the weight will possibly cut the line over time. I usually take a knife and trim around the hole on the weight to make it more smooth.

 

i use a small overhand knot and cover it with a piece of heat shrink tubing

 

hmmm. we just tie ours in plain old knots. unless we are using ace anchors then its a whole nother ball game because you can use fishing knots.

 

went to crimps this year on all long line dekes and also for the puddlers/geese.......I like tangle free lines and the crimps help alot in my being sure of a good hold.......imo tangle free is super overall, but very difficult to knot securely