vogon 295 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Hi all, Recently purchased a new lightweight spin combo & on advice from the sales guy, have loaded it with 4lb mono. Ill be flicking plastics mostly. I am going to use a 6lb mono leader but dont know which knot to use. The sales guy said i should use a FG knot but I cant get my head or fingers around it. As the terminal guides are quite small the knot needs to be quite slender. Some advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter69 1,461 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Double uni ? If that slips, locked blood to locked blood. Id only use fg if using thick line. To prevent bulky knots rubbing rod guides and effecting my casting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vogon 295 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 14 minutes ago, Hunter69 said: Double uni Cheers, I can tie that one, wasn't sure about its strength though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter69 1,461 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 I use it for fly fishing leaders/ bream whitting. Not the strongest leader knot but fast and effective Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dutchy 451 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Why bother with the leader? If I was running light mono I would go straight to lure Just another weakness in the line only 2lb extra anyway knots in light line can be trouble jackmac, Wert, SurfcaztR and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vogon 295 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Just now, dutchy said: Why bother with the leader? If I was running light mono I would go straight to lure Just another weakness in the line only 2lb extra anyway knots in light line can be trouble That's an even better idea. Trying to tie knots with light line with my sausage fingers drives me nuts Squid Inc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 If using mono line no real need for a leader. I use 3lb straight through fluorocarbon and love it for flicking plastics and hardbodies. If you feel like you need a leader i use the albright knot. Its simple to tie and nice and strong. I prefer this knot as its easy to tie with my chunky fingers... Slowly_evolving, vogon, HB tragic and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter69 1,461 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 I assumed it was braid to mono. Yes why bother! vogon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
projoe 261 Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 its just a thought what colour is the line clear? or fluro coloured? green blue?& i like to use a good quality clip tied with a locked blood knot works out to be 98% breaking strain of the line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TommisnSalmon 34 Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 For mono to mono, definitely double uni or double blood. For braid to mono I'd go an improved albright (see Paulus Fishing's version). Plenty of good light flurocarbon mainlines though for running straight through mono. Some of the newer good ones are super thin (similar to cheap braids in diameter) and cheaper than braid. Great for when it's windy (apparently all the time now) or when you're feeling too lazy to tie leader knots. vogon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Yamatoyo Famell spinning Fluoro is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vogon 295 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 hour ago, projoe said: its just a thought what colour is the line clear? or fluro coloured? green blue?& i like to use a good quality clip tied with a locked blood knot works out to be 98% breaking strain of the line. Clear line. I use the same knot tied to a Mustad Fastach Clip projoe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Just now, vogon said: Clear line. I use the same knot tied to a Mustad Fastach Clip You'll smash it without a leader in that case, just don't bother. Keeping a clip on reduces the line loss from changing lures as well. Meppstas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bait Caster 113 Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 What shop made these recommendations? Make little sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Yep the little clips are the way to go.. I use the "Decoy" ones.. Never had a failure. Most tackle store have them. http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/7779/decoy-round-snap-00.html storm boy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vogon 295 Posted September 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Bait Caster said: What shop made these recommendations? Make little sense. One of the big ones, usually pretty good on past experiences Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bait Caster 113 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 03/09/2018 at 9:53 PM, vogon said: One of the big ones, usually pretty good on past experiences Can you name them. As I said, the advice makes little sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 622 Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Much easier using a lure clip/swivel etc to your main line. I do not see any advantage tying line to line at all. Have always used clips/swivels etc from Garfish to Kingfish. Simple & effective in my opinion especially for changing rigs or replacing due to a snag or snap off. For example I use the twist on swivels for changing squid jags and for a multitude of other set ups. I like to keep it as simple as possible. Just choose the clips/swivels according to the fish you are targeting. Still catch fish............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 if fishing a short heavy trace for say snook i use a 4 turn surgeons knot but don't run it through my guides. cheers b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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