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willieslick


Joined: 03/18/2003
Posts: 486
 posted 06/17/2004 03:19 PM  
Can anyone recomend a good knot to attach some topshot to braid? See my post from 3/18 cant catch anything but sea robins & sand sharks
 
tpoliti

Joined: 09/12/2001
Posts: 301
Location: East Hampton
 posted 06/17/2004 05:15 PM  
I use power pro and have started using Alberto' Knot to attach mono to braid. Do a search for Alberto's knot. There was a recent thread in the ask Alberto column, with pics.

Tony

 
HappyCamper


Joined: 11/27/2002
Posts: 3545
 posted 06/17/2004 05:34 PM  
The Alberto Knot


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HappyCamper


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 posted 06/17/2004 05:34 PM  


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HappyCamper


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 posted 06/17/2004 05:35 PM  
Finally



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HappyCamper


Joined: 11/27/2002
Posts: 3545
 posted 06/17/2004 05:39 PM  

Alberto's knot is fast and easy with practice. A little glue helps it go through the guides faster if you're using it for a long leader.

Try it a few times, you like it.

Luck

Steve
 
lpv77

Joined: 10/14/2001
Posts: 715
 posted 06/17/2004 06:13 PM  
Im confused

I have been using the albright for some time now. Just recently I am getting alot of breakoffs at the knot.

Any Ideas?

The line is only a few weeks old(stren braid)
 
Blackbeard

Joined: 05/20/2003
Posts: 466
 posted 06/17/2004 11:23 PM  
Willie,
A double uni does a nice job. Check knot recommendations for the braid you purchased. A fresh knot made each time out can limit problems, unless you are talking about your backing connection.
Good Luck,
Steve
 
mattyblazer
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Joined: 09/30/2001
Posts: 3688
 posted 06/18/2004 10:17 AM  
The Alberto knot

works well on braid to monofilament applications.

-Matt
http://community.webshots.com/user/mattyblazer
 
waver

Joined: 12/18/2002
Posts: 248
 posted 06/18/2004 11:52 AM  
I tried the Alberto knot for the first time last night to put fresh braid on mono backing on one of my reels. Lo and behold, it worked just fine. Quick and easy. Thanks Happycamper for the diagram.
I use the Palomar knot to tie braid to swivels, snaps etc. Hasn't failed once.
 
willieslick


Joined: 03/18/2003
Posts: 486
 posted 06/18/2004 03:22 PM  
Hello Noreasters thanks again for the great ansers. to my questions. I am going with the double uni knot. I tied I made the drag real tight & I tested it I think it should hold. IM going back out tonigjt for the rel test! this time Im bringing my son!
 
bucktail

Joined: 02/17/2001
Posts: 1764
Location: In God's country, protected by the Dongan Patent
 posted 06/18/2004 05:33 PM  
why??????? Just use a barrel swivel between yer main line and leader, no need to make a production out of this. LATER

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Blackbeard

Joined: 05/20/2003
Posts: 466
 posted 06/19/2004 05:38 AM  
Bucktail,
The barrel swivel is only needed to reduce/stop line twist when using a spinning reel. A double uni is all you need for a conventional, because a conventional reel doesn't develop line twist. Also that swivel has a larger profile that will catch weed.
Good Luck,
Steve
 
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Joined: 04/11/2001
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Location: Holbrook, NY
 posted 06/19/2004 09:23 PM  
A spoon will twist your line as well. But I usually attach the swivel right to the spoon with a split ring.

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tman1

Joined: 11/01/2002
Posts: 918
Location: West Sayville, NY
 posted 06/21/2004 02:57 PM  
Under certain conditions I'll bump up the size of my swivel on my leaders. It makes it eaiser to grab the leader when landing fish.

Use a palomar knot- very quick to tie.
 
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