Miller Knot vs. San Diego Jam Knot

Just how do the Miller 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 Miller Knot Efficiency San Diego Jam Knot Efficiency Winner
Monofilament 134.2% 118.4% Miller Knot
Fluorocarbon 99.6% 101.7% San Diego Jam Knot
Braid 111.9% 127.4% San Diego Jam Knot
Average 115.2% 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 Miller Knot and the San Diego Jam Knot fare against all other knots.