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Post by Gator on Feb 5, 2016 15:55:21 GMT -5
I have always used a double uni-knot to tie braid to flouro or mono. I really like this knot it's called the FG knot and it is easy as heck to tie. Check it out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjzUb5QRKuk |
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Post by gofish2 on Feb 5, 2016 16:47:40 GMT -5
I also seen this knot about 2 weeks ago and give it a try. Using 30 lb. braid with a 6 ft. 20 lb. fluorocarbon leader. I was out last week and got to try it out. Had a buck tail hung down deep in the trees. Try for 10 minute to get the dang thing and give up, so I wrap the braid around the cleat 4 or 5 times and off I went. When it finally give way it broke about half way up the leader. I was impressed!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 19:51:25 GMT -5
Too funny. I found this knot online a few weeks back.. Same YouTube video. Prior to this knot, I was using an improved Albright. Not no more. Easy, strong and as low profile as you can get!
I converted all my spinning rods over to this knot!
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Post by smlmike on Feb 5, 2016 20:23:53 GMT -5
How easy would it be on a boat? Sitting in my garage yes, on the boat IDK?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 20:39:12 GMT -5
How easy would it be on a boat? Sitting in my garage yes, on the boat IDK? Not simple but most line to line knots are very hard to tie. This is just twisting. You just need tension on the main line which is easy to do using the rod and your teeth. |
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Post by prodigal on Feb 6, 2016 19:43:16 GMT -5
works kinda like a timber hitch
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Post by striperjohn on Feb 8, 2016 6:46:57 GMT -5
I think I agree with smlmike that is a good knot to tie at home but I will take an Albright knot in the boat. Just easier not to mess up.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2016 8:02:03 GMT -5
I think I agree with smlmike that is a good knot to tie at home but I will take an Albright knot in the boat. Just easier not to mess up. The Albright was my knot as well. However, the low profile that this knot provides is what makes it very attractive to me. I haven't tried it on the boat yet, but am hoping I will take the time to learn it under pressure. If things are really hectic, I usually tie two perfection loops and lighten up my drag. |
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Post by Gator on Feb 8, 2016 19:51:16 GMT -5
Okay I'm still trying to wrap my head around tying a knot in my garage vs on my boat. I've tied Bimini twists (hardest knot for me) in 4-6 ft seas. This knot is virtually impossible to screw up in my opinion. I mean, when's the last time you had to go home to tie a knot??
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Post by striperjohn on Feb 8, 2016 20:38:35 GMT -5
I can tie just about all my knots in the dark, rough water or wind, this knot appears to require pretty precise twists. Thats what I was referring too. I guess you would have to tie it enough to be confidant with it.
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Post by smlmike on Feb 8, 2016 22:02:12 GMT -5
miker
It's February.... I am doing a lot of things in my garage now..... Tying knots, fixing nets, cleaning reels, & currently building a DIY spooling station.
But my point was how easy would it be to keep tension on main line with a boat sitting in wake, not a slip or mirror conditions, remember we are talking about SML.
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Post by archenemy on Feb 9, 2016 10:56:02 GMT -5
You don't have to keep constant tension on the line. Only when you make a new turn around the braid do you need to keep both the braid and mono leader tight. After each wrap pull mono leads snug then pinch the knot with your fingers and release the tension on all the lines. This kinda gives you a way to rest your fingers throughout the 20 wraps.
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Post by rme25v on Mar 17, 2016 19:19:06 GMT -5
If you have to go home to knit a knot its useless in my book.
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