The best knot for leaders...

[Scott Shenton]

Is there a better knot than a uni-to-uni for tying florocarbon leaders to powerpro? I am rigged up with 10lb test Powerpro with 20# test florocarbon leader. Although I like the way this system performs, I broke off quite a few times. Any suggestions?????

 

[Scott Shenton]

I am not sure where it is beaking. I only have a straight end on the powerpro at the break. (no knot or bent section left). I assume the powerpro is cutting the florocarbon but it may be breaking above the knot. Also, the 20# test makes a crappy uni knot, but I want all sorts of strength down there so I stay heavy. Again, looking for suggestions.....

 

[Rob LaMoy]

Half hitch, like you learn in boy scouts. The tighter you pull, the tighter the know holds. Much easier and faster than uni to uni.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Lose the leader......



TOXIC

 

[Staci Matheis]

I don't often use a leader, but when I do, I use the K.I.S.S. Principle knot...... A double loop square knot.



I lay the two lines out with the leader extending as far from the end of the main line as I will eventually want it to be and a few inches of overlap..



Pick up the two lines and tie them at the overlap into a double loop square knot.



Trim the ends.



Simple!

And it works!



me!











A picture works better.....

Just trim off the plugs and you're ready to go!

 

[Larry Harp]

Staci, I think you might get a little better casting distance if you back down to maybe a 250 lb test. Not sure if the floresent orange line is a good idea either.

;>)



Harpo

 

[Texas Transplant]

Now this is what I call POWER Fishing!



I just want to see the rod and reel that Staci is using.



Tex