Fishing

[Guest bigcox]

can some one tell me how to properly tie a monofilament leader to fireline? Mine keeps snapping off. I use the classic fishermans knot to fishermans knot. Is there any other way? Thanks.

[Guest TerryK]

I used to use a blood knot but I know there are some others out there.

[grumpy 2]

you are going to want to use a back to back uni knot.

google it for instructions

[Guest Patch]

Here's a really good site for knots.

http://www.animatedknots.com/

[Guest 4thgen]

I find that the braid will cut through the mono so I just use a small swivel (obviously this depends on the size of your leader).

[Some Old Guy 968]

I use a uni to uni as grumpy mentioned. 4thgen, The braid cuts your line because you didn't slide the mono towards the tag end after cinching up the braid.

Cinch up the uni knot on the braid to the mono. Then slide the mono over and you'll notice a sharp kink in the mono. After you have the kink moved toward the tag end of the mono, tie your uni knot and it should hold pretty good.

Roger

[Some Old Guy 968]

Oh yeah, Could you pick a different handle?

Roger

[Bear 77]

I use the swivel method, especially when tournament fishing, it is just so much easier if you have to replace the floro leader.

Bear

[NWO Fishing Bum 2]

I'm with you Bear! Small swivel is the quickest way to go if efficiency and production are key.

NWO Fishing Bum

[Some Old Guy 968]

I use pretty long leaders which don't allow me to use a swivel. On shorter leaders, yes I would go with a swivel.

Roger

[Guest fish_on]

A bit off topic but 4thgen thats a hell of a fish!

[Guest FreshwaterFisherman]

yeah your right, what a fish, wow

[Guest 4thgen]

Thanks guys, it's from a Lake Ontario trib though. It would be truly impressive if it came from Superior!