Braid to mono?

plugmeister · 01-03-2007, 10:47 PM

I know, for the 100th time. Finally broke down and bought some 50lb powerpro for my toggin rod.(old dog, new trick) What knot do I use to tie it to the mono backing?

Bryan A. · 01-03-2007, 10:51 PM

I usually tie a loop of somesort in the mono, Spider hitch, Bimini or even surgens loop. Then use an Albright to connect to that. I'll show you tomorrow, bring the stuff in.

Andy · 01-04-2007, 06:56 AM

Double Uni Knot

I use this and have yet to see it fail......

Bryan A. · 01-04-2007, 07:32 AM

That's a good one to but because it sinches down (slides) I am afraid that the braid will cut through the mono. Here is an Albright from that same site that Andy posted. All that being said, fishing with braid for about 4 years, I never got down to that knot for it to matter anyways.

Bob & Mag · 01-04-2007, 08:10 AM

Albright knot. We use this to attach braid to the backing and braid to the leader. Never failed us. I've had 50lb leader break an inch from the knot and the knot was still intact. I do put at least 13 wraps, with the braid, as this line is slick and will slip if only 4 or 5 wraps used.
We use this knot all the time...blackfish, fluke, bass/blues and trolling.
If I need any swivel, I put it in the leader about 18" ahead of the bait.
This knot will pass through your guides and levelwind without problem.

Flukinoff · 01-04-2007, 08:18 AM

Braid rocks for ground fishing !

74Formula233 · 01-04-2007, 08:29 AM

I made the switch a couple years ago......never thought I'd do it.....

For groundfishing, I'll never go back to mono!

Still, it has limited uses, and offshore trolling and sharking I will never use it. (I know, never say never, but I really don't think so.....)

I have great luck with double or triple surgeon's knots tying braid to mono & fluoro, as long as the mono/fluoro diameter isn't over a typical 50# diameter. Can tie it behind your back practically and never had one let loose, always break something somewhere else LOL.

The knot was actually rated very high on breaking strength in a recent comprehensive strength test in either Sport Fishing or SWS......

I wasn't surprised......

And to think I have been ridiculed over this knot on "other" sites......

chainsaw42 · 01-04-2007, 08:42 AM

i think that article was sws, but i agree it might have been sport fishing...i can't remember either. i loved the article because it was comprehensive and paid attention to variation among multiple samples of the same knots. i was totally sold after reading it and switched from a uni to uni to their suggestion of 12 turn Bimini twist to a 10 turn Yucatan leader. well i should say tried to switch. i tied at least 15 different connections and tested them all w/20 lbs of pull (50# line) and i couldn't get them to hold. they looked great but i couldn't figure out what i was doing wrong. my uni to uni holds 20lbs easy, and is a lot easier & faster to tie. oh well.

Bryan A. · 01-04-2007, 09:56 AM

I agree with Bob on just the Albright without the Surgeons loop for the leader connection, Goes through the guides easily.

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And to think I have been ridiculed over this knot on "other" sites......

To many keyboard anglers.

74Formula233 · 01-04-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan A.

To many keyboard anglers.

LOL you're not kidding!

01-03-2007, 10:47 PM	#1
plugmeister I've Been Banned !! User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 356	Braid to mono? I know, for the 100th time. Finally broke down and bought some 50lb powerpro for my toggin rod.(old dog, new trick) What knot do I use to tie it to the mono backing?

01-03-2007, 10:51 PM	#2
Bryan A. NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Westbrook CT Posts: 1,269	I usually tie a loop of somesort in the mono, Spider hitch, Bimini or even surgens loop. Then use an Albright to connect to that. I'll show you tomorrow, bring the stuff in. __________________ And the sea will grant each man new hope..............Christopher Columbus 2003 Parker 2530 "DORYMATE".......click the pic 1973 Seacraft 20SF 1970 Glastron V153 70hp EvinrudeFOR SALE

01-04-2007, 06:56 AM	#3
Andy User Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 852	Double Uni Knot I use this and have yet to see it fail...... __________________ http://cthuntingnshooting.com/

01-04-2007, 07:32 AM	#4
Bryan A. NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Westbrook CT Posts: 1,269	That's a good one to but because it sinches down (slides) I am afraid that the braid will cut through the mono. Here is an Albright from that same site that Andy posted. All that being said, fishing with braid for about 4 years, I never got down to that knot for it to matter anyways. __________________ And the sea will grant each man new hope..............Christopher Columbus 2003 Parker 2530 "DORYMATE".......click the pic 1973 Seacraft 20SF 1970 Glastron V153 70hp EvinrudeFOR SALE

01-04-2007, 08:10 AM	#5
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,649	Albright knot. We use this to attach braid to the backing and braid to the leader. Never failed us. I've had 50lb leader break an inch from the knot and the knot was still intact. I do put at least 13 wraps, with the braid, as this line is slick and will slip if only 4 or 5 wraps used. We use this knot all the time...blackfish, fluke, bass/blues and trolling. If I need any swivel, I put it in the leader about 18" ahead of the bait. This knot will pass through your guides and levelwind without problem. __________________ Smoke free 15 Weeks!

01-04-2007, 08:18 AM	#6
Flukinoff NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 166	Braid rocks for ground fishing ! __________________ You can respect the sea or she can take the respect from you.

01-04-2007, 08:29 AM	#7
74Formula233 User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Exeter, Rhode Island Posts: 3,283	I made the switch a couple years ago......never thought I'd do it..... For groundfishing, I'll never go back to mono! Still, it has limited uses, and offshore trolling and sharking I will never use it. (I know, never say never, but I really don't think so.....) I have great luck with double or triple surgeon's knots tying braid to mono & fluoro, as long as the mono/fluoro diameter isn't over a typical 50# diameter. Can tie it behind your back practically and never had one let loose, always break something somewhere else LOL. The knot was actually rated very high on breaking strength in a recent comprehensive strength test in either Sport Fishing or SWS...... I wasn't surprised...... And to think I have been ridiculed over this knot on "other" sites...... __________________

01-04-2007, 08:42 AM	#8
chainsaw42 NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 131	i think that article was sws, but i agree it might have been sport fishing...i can't remember either. i loved the article because it was comprehensive and paid attention to variation among multiple samples of the same knots. i was totally sold after reading it and switched from a uni to uni to their suggestion of 12 turn Bimini twist to a 10 turn Yucatan leader. well i should say tried to switch. i tied at least 15 different connections and tested them all w/20 lbs of pull (50# line) and i couldn't get them to hold. they looked great but i couldn't figure out what i was doing wrong. my uni to uni holds 20lbs easy, and is a lot easier & faster to tie. oh well.

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