Porter Knot vs. San Diego Jam Knot

Just how do the Porter 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 Porter Knot Efficiency San Diego Jam Knot Efficiency Winner
Monofilament 132.6% 118.4% Porter Knot
Fluorocarbon 125.1% 101.7% Porter Knot
Braid 77.6% 127.4% San Diego Jam Knot
Average 111.8% 115.8% San Diego Jam Knot

Winner: Tie

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