What is the San Diego Jam Knot used for?

Attaching a hook, jig or swivel with high strength for heavy fishing; Tying on lures and jigs for tuna and other hard-fighting fish; Connecting the line to sinkers and swivels in heavy-duty rigs; Saltwater boat fishing with thicker lines; Situations that call for a terminal knot able to withstand intense, prolonged strain.

How do you tie the San Diego Jam Knot?

The San Diego Jam Knot ties the line to a hook, jig or swivel by wrapping the tag end in doubled turns that lock down on themselves. It's strong, dependable, and a staple of heavy tuna fishing, where it originated. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the San Diego Jam Knot hard to tie?

The San Diego Jam Knot is rated medium, in the Fishing category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the San Diego Jam Knot?

On very thick lines it takes extra care to get the wraps to seat well; Wet the knot before cinching so friction doesn't heat and weaken the line; The wraps should sit side by side, without overlapping haphazardly.

San Diego Jam Knot

Q: What other names does the San Diego Jam Knot have?

It is also known as San Diego Jam Knot, San Diego Knot, Reverse Clinch Knot, Heiliger Knot, Nudo San Diego Jam, Nudo San Diego, Nó San Diego, Nó Clinch reverso.

Ties the line to a hook, jig or swivel with doubled wraps; strong and popular in tuna fishing

Also called: San Diego Jam Knot, San Diego Knot, Reverse Clinch Knot, Heiliger Knot, Nudo San Diego Jam, Nudo San Diego, Nó San Diego, Nó Clinch reverso

What it is for

Attaching a hook, jig or swivel with high strength for heavy fishing
Tying on lures and jigs for tuna and other hard-fighting fish
Connecting the line to sinkers and swivels in heavy-duty rigs
Saltwater boat fishing with thicker lines
Situations that call for a terminal knot able to withstand intense, prolonged strain