Leader Knots

[THOMMO59]

The subject has probably been covered a million times but interested to see what Knots people are using for their Leader to Braid connection. I used to use a Double Uni but since started using PE Braid, I find it cuts through the Flurocarbon leader in a flash.

Now I'm using an Improved Albright Knot with pretty good success but have had a couple slip undone.



Anyone got a secret handed down from a dozen generations they would like to talk about?



Se:wub:cret knot that is!

 

[Dan J.]

Uni/uni works for me. Five wraps on the mono/flouro side and eight wraps on the braid side, wet, cinch, trim tags tight and go. Only time I've ever had a problem was from my mis-stacking of the knot(s) when cinching tight. Fast and durable knot to leader connection.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

I don't use leaders. I know many do but I don't want 2 more failure points between me and the fish. I have not seen a situation where straight braid won't work. If water clarity, etc., makes the need for clear line, I use mono. I just won't let Mac grab my fish!!:lol::lol:



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[Greg Meyer]

Uni to uni and then fish glue (super glue)...

 

[Bob G.]

Tox, I take it you never throw a C-rig. It's the only rigging that I use a leader, braid for the main line and fluorocarbon for the leader.

 

[Jeffry Skidmore]

I started tying a knot (palomar??) that is basically a "hang-man's" knot in the 60's, and I can count the times it has failed one one hand. If it ain't broke, I won't fix it!



Blue Gills and bream to Grouper

 

[Rod Orieux]

Up here in central/northern Canada, we fish a lot of northern pike which have a mouth full of line breaking teeth. Whether I'm using a leader (I make my own out of 30-50 lbs test flourocarbon) or not, I always use the Palomar Knot to tie anything to my braided line. Retains 100% of line strength and quick and easy to tie.

 

[THOMMO59]

Sounds like I might give the Palomar a go, also thanks for the super glue tip, I have never tried that, sounds good. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Derek Chance]

Alberto knot is the best I've found. I use braid on spinning gear and a leader. have used double uni, but I like alberto better, and its easier to tie.

 

[THOMMO59]

Thance dchance, just had a look on youtube for the Alberto knot and thats what I call a modified Albright. Watching the video the critical part is the tag must go back the same way it entered. I have a sneaking suspicion I may have been coming back the opposite way.:wub:

 

[Derek Chance]

yep same knot I think. it hasn't failed me yet. Uni to uni was good to me too, but the alberto is easier to tie especially after you practice it and get it down.

 

[Mini]

Triple surgeon.



Toxic, there are times where straight braid doesnt work and you cant get the bait down with mono or flouro....or you cant feel it.

 

[THOMMO59]

Just checked out that knot on youtube Mini, wow, thats a quick simple knot, I'll give it a go and if it works, it will be known from this day forward as "The Mini Knot" at least in my family.

 

[Bill McElroy]

Tox,....if you'd set the hook like a MAN, you wouldn't have to worry who grabs the fish!!!:lol::unsure:

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Ohhhhh that's a funny one Mac Daddy considering my 6lb (or more) brownfish didn't come unbuttoned!!:lol::lol: You know my hookset....1. Go on point 2. Wait for tug 3. ROCK THEIR WORLD!!:lol::lol: Line BREAKING around somebody's grubby mitts is a lot different than coming unbuttoned at the boat!! No worries mate....you get a chance to redeem yourself in a couple of months!! I've got the space cleared for that replica mount.



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[Bill McElroy]

Tox,...this was 6lbs......caught it on the junk pile...Spro rattle bait...Cell mate!

REMEMBER??????:lol: This fish was PHAT,...I should've turned it sideways so you can see the width....

 

[THOMMO59]

Nice fish, and such a lovely warm looking morning too!

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Yeah and if you remember, I gave all of you those Aruku Shads (first run of Cell Mate color) and kept 1 for myself which promptly got stolen by a Musky!!:lol: No good deed goes unpunished!! :lol:



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