My buddy fished a tournament on Indian lake last weekend. He had a bit of bad luck with his connection between the braid and fluorocarbon leader. Cost him some money. He did post some results and his day on the water I thought I'd share. Might help someone going out to see what he was getting bites on. I use a Alberto knot and I think he does too. Thinking maybe too big on the line and was catching the rod eyes.
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/fish...20-t13700.html
https://www.youtube.com/user/tacklewarehousecom
trying both of these both easy to tie and working great!!
Last edited by mactlman; 06-02-2020 at 08:17 PM.
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Red Phillips Knot. I'm going to have to try that one. Thanks for sharing.
Originally Posted by bigbass201
the second video also has a good knot that is easy to tie
https://www.youtube.com/user/tacklewarehousecom
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
Sounds like a pretty good day..minus the break offs. I use the uni to uni knot for braid to mono/flouro. Use it on all my rods besides my big swimbait rods. The smaller eyes might have had something to do with it too.
Definitely going to try that first one for sure. I passed it along. Great stuff. Thanks for the info guys.
Will have to give the Red Phillips knot a try
What size guides do you have on your rod? As a custom rod builder I will never use anything smaller than size 6 running guides when building a rod for someone that will be tieing braid to a leader. When I tie a Alberto knot I will not cut the braid next to the knot. I leave it just a little longer to protect the knott as it goes through the guides
I'm not sure what size he was using. Good tip on leaving little extra braid hanging out.
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