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Braid With Mono Leader, Wind On?

Discussion in 'Questions & Answers: Gain Angling Knowledge' started by Shark_bait, Jun 13, 2016.


  1. Shark_bait

    Shark_bait Pirate
    Thread Started By

    All of my reels are spooled with braid, 30, 50, and 80 lbs depending on the reel. I have read I need to use a mono or fluoro "shock" leader. I would prefer wind on style leaders. Should I buy pre made wind ons, tie braid to mono or flouro with a FG knot, or do something else entirely. Depending on the lure and place in my spread wire may be necessary, but only about 6 feet of wire for the toothy guys like mackeral and wahoo. It's easy to attach a wire loop to a mono or fluoro leader with crimps if you don't have to wind on the wire, so my big question is how to handle the braid to mono connection.

    Thanks,

    David
     
    Shark_bait, Jun 13, 2016
    #1
  2. fishingfool

    fishingfool Lieutenant

    fishingfool, Jun 14, 2016
    #2
  3. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    As Bob Stated uni to uni knot to attach braid to mono, plus I only us uni knots on all my rigs
     
    Nautical Gator, Jun 14, 2016
    #3
  4. TEAMUS

    TEAMUS Pirate in the making

    I use the uni to uni when I put braid on my reels. I use mono as the backing on my reels so the braid doesn't slip. That's an awesome link for tying knots. Thanks
     
    TEAMUS, Jun 14, 2016
    #4
  5. paleoman

    paleoman Petty Officer

    Uni knots for me in all situations...
     
    paleoman, Jun 14, 2016
    #5
  6. cayrbee

    cayrbee Pirate in the making

    UNIs all the way.
     
    cayrbee, Jun 14, 2016
    #6
  7. lobsterman

    lobsterman Seaman Recruit

    Uni for me to. Anyone double over their braided before attaching fluorocarbon? I had a guy show me that, but I forgot what knot he used. Said it keeps the braid from cutting the fluorocarbon.
     
    lobsterman, Jun 14, 2016
    #7
  8. Specialist

    Specialist Buccaneer

    I always use the uni to uni knot for that application. I also prefer 12' -15' leaders when trolling.
     
    Specialist, Jun 14, 2016
    #8
  9. Earlybird

    Earlybird Cabin Boy

    Hey Sharkbait...told you so.....Heh...
     
    Earlybird, Jun 16, 2016
    #9

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