Palomar Knot vs. Fish N Fool Knot

Just how do the Palomar Knot and the Fish N Fool 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 Palomar Knot Efficiency Fish N Fool Knot Efficiency Winner
Monofilament 115.8% 136.9% Fish N Fool Knot
Fluorocarbon 100.7% 101.4% Fish N Fool Knot
Braid 124.0% 138.9% Fish N Fool Knot
Average 113.5% 125.7% Fish N Fool Knot

Winner: Fish N Fool Knot

For a comprehensive comparison of fishing knots, check out the Fishing Knot Strength Chart to see how the Palomar Knot and the Fish N Fool Knot fare against all other knots.