Berkley Braid Knot vs. Porter Knot

Just how do the Berkley Braid Knot and the Porter Knot stack up against each other? Here are the knot strength efficiency numbers for each knot as tested on monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braided fishing lines.

Line Type Berkley Braid Knot Efficiency Porter Knot Efficiency Winner
Monofilament 132.1% 132.6% Porter Knot
Fluorocarbon 131.3% 125.1% Berkley Braid Knot
Braid 124.0% 77.6% Berkley Braid Knot
Average 129.1% 111.8% Berkley Braid Knot

Winner: Berkley Braid Knot

For a comprehensive comparison of fishing knots, check out the Fishing Knot Strength Chart to see how the Berkley Braid Knot and the Porter Knot fare against all other knots.