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Braided line?

Discussion in 'Boating & Fishing' started by Yotaholic, Jul 24, 2018.

  1. Jul 26, 2018 at 11:18 AM
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    dont forget to wet the knot before cinching it tight. Ive never had a palomar knot pull through if done correctly.
     
  2. Jul 26, 2018 at 11:25 PM
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    Spooled with 30lb Daiwa J-braid. I’ll test it out this weekend. I’ve always used mono so this should be interesting.
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    Never use a clinch knot with braid! There are certain knots that work with braid. The only ones I use are Palomar for tying to terminal tackle, and uni/uni for braid to fluoro or mono leader
     
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  4. Jul 31, 2018 at 2:49 AM
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    Why?

    I've had no problems beyond it being a pain to tie occasionally.
     
  5. Jul 31, 2018 at 4:16 AM
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    I might be wrong here-

    I always thought that they didn't recommend clinch knots, but I just looked and spiderwire says you can use the improved clinch. They do recommend other knots for braid, though.

    Either way, I've always used the Palomar for braid. Easy to tie, and very strong. They never fail.

    I've read that the best knot is the one you're comfortable tying, so it will ultimately come down to personal preference.
     
  6. Jul 31, 2018 at 6:10 AM
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    That's probably half my problem. My grandpa taught me that when I was like 6. I've been using them a long time.
     
  7. Jul 31, 2018 at 6:46 AM
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    I still use a clinch knot with monofilament and fluorocarbon. It's been very reliable for me
     
  8. Aug 3, 2018 at 12:49 PM
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    For braid with mono or fluor leader, I have been using an FG knot. I will never use any other knot to tie a leader to braid. This is the strongest knot I have ever used.
     
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  9. Aug 3, 2018 at 12:59 PM
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    For inshore/offshore fishing in socal - I back all my rigs with spectra and either have a 50yd mono topshot or a short 4ft flouro topshot. All tied with an uni to uni knot or albright special.

    All my freshwater gear have mono.
     
  10. Aug 3, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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    I tried the FG knot last winter in Florida and it kept coming undone. I would like to learn how to tie it properly as it's such a slick knot for casting through guides.

    Do you have any tips? Or maybe a link to which method you use to tie it. I gave up after losing 2 yo zuri crankbaits
     
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    Practice, practice, practice. I practiced making that knot for a few weeks before I started using it on the water. It's not an easy not to make, but I like it because it is strong as hell and low profile. This guy on YouTube is the go to guy for FG knots and a lot of people online refer to him.

    https://youtu.be/pjzUb5QRKuk
     
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    I'll have to try it again. That's the video I learned the knot from.

    I was tying 20-25# fluoro to 15# spiderwire stealth. It would be great for a bit, then just let go on a cast. Maybe I missed something.

    I really liked how thin the knot was.

    Thanks for the reply! Cheers!

    :cheers:
     
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    I only use braid. No reels I own have mono. I tie a mono bumper or topshot on my braid using a uni to uni knot. My salmon and steelhead set ups range from 30 to 50lb braid. If I’m fishing high winter water I can tie on a 20lb mono bumper. A few months later the river drops to summer levels and I can tie on a 10lb mono bumper basically changing my main line. I consider the braid kind of like backing and the mono bumper the main line that can be adjusted to any situation in 5 minutes. I’ve tried lots of brands and my favorite is neon orange Suffix. I like to be able to see my main line while float or drift fishing and this stuff looks like a laser.
     
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    I use the uni-to-uni mostly because I can do it with my eyes closed in the dark.
     
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  15. Jan 3, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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    I know this is an old post, but I wanted to comment that uni to uni is such a great knot for tying braid to mono or fluoro. If I was tying 20 fluoro to 15 braid I would run the tag end around the loop 5 times on the fluoro and 12 times on the braid so you have about equal size knots on both sides. I have NEVER had a uni to uni fail, and it’s not all that complicated to tie. I also use the uni for terminal tackle and have never had an issue with it.
     
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    I've been using the uni/uni also. I've never had a problem with it, but I had read that the FG knot was stronger and I like how compact it is.
     
  17. Jan 3, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    Agree that the fg knot is more compact and stronger.

    However if you're fishing inshore with 15# braid and 20-25 mono/fluoro, the uni to uni is plenty strong and plenty compact. If you trim the tag ends correctly it will never hang up. You just don't need the strength of the fg for the kind of fish you're targeting with that strength line. The fg is a fantastic knot when you're going from braid to really big mono/fluoro. It was really designed for offshore fishing with a mono topshot. Many use the bimini twist as well.

    Thing with the uni to uni is it's easier to tie than the fg when you're on the boat. I think it's easier to tie on land too.
     
  18. Jan 3, 2019 at 6:31 PM
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    I'm mostly targeting snook and Jack Crevalle when I'm fishing the canals. I'd say I need all of the strength I can get.

    But the strongest knot is the one you can tie the best. That's why I went back to the uni/uni.

    Besides, 15# spiderwire actually breaks at 30#. I prefer to use the thinnest line I can get away with for the best casting distance and because I can fit more on a small spinning reel.
     
  19. Jan 3, 2019 at 6:36 PM
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    I’m surprised you’re not fishing with stronger line especially the leader. Guys I know fish 20-30 lb braid with a 40 lb leader for snook in FL, but that may be because they’re near structure.

    Anyway have fun and tight lines!
     
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    Thanks! I haven't caught any big ones yet, so I may change my tune if I lose a good one. I do use heavier line for bait fishing and larger lures. But, I mostly throw smaller crankbaits and swimbaits.
     
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