Eugene Bend Knot vs. San Diego Jam Knot

Just how do the Eugene Bend Knot and the San Diego Jam 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 Eugene Bend Knot Efficiency San Diego Jam Knot Efficiency Winner
Monofilament 118.5% 118.4% Eugene Bend Knot
Fluorocarbon 97.6% 101.7% San Diego Jam Knot
Braid 112.1% 127.4% San Diego Jam Knot
Average 109.4% 115.8% San Diego Jam Knot

Winner: San Diego Jam Knot

For a comprehensive comparison of fishing knots, check out the Fishing Knot Strength Chart to see how the Eugene Bend Knot and the San Diego Jam Knot fare against all other knots.