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 Sep 24 2002, 07:12 PM
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Hi all
Getting very frustrated with my not knot tying abilities. I want to connect 12 main line to 50 lb shock leader and my usual knot (double lopped bloody knot) is not working as invariably as I apply pressure to close the knot the lighter line slides neatly into place, but the main line does not knot properly, and has even slid completely out of its knot; so the question is how do I connect a heavy (50 lb) shock leader to a light mon main line (12 lb). Autumn surf fishing... Thanks -------------------- |
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Sep 24 2002, 07:19 PM
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The knot I use is the Allbright.
This is how you tie it; http://www.marinews.com and go to "fishing knots". [ 24. September 2002, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: Cranfield ] -------------------- "Watch out for the one who brings a spoon to a knife fight.........he is either really stupid or really good with a spoon."
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Sep 24 2002, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE Cranfield: That's a great site!!The knot I use is the Allbright. This is how you tie it; http://www.marinews.com and go to "fishing knots". I've always got away with the blood knot but I'll try something else now. If the blood knot goes right, you have the smaller end of the knot (dissimilar lines)going out through the rings first acting as a crued lead in! Jim Roper http://www.searchlineuk.com/FishList.htm -------------------- Gabriel Finance Ltd. Small business funding. John Gale 01823 601577
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Sep 25 2002, 03:39 AM
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on that page, i use the "Wind on Wire Leader" for tying 15lb line to shockleader...i find the advantage is that shockleader part doesnt form a large knot and makes less resistance through the eyes
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Sep 25 2002, 04:01 AM
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Westerly,
I'd go for the hitch and tucked blood knot, like the "wind on wire leader knot" described above, just tuck the blood knot for added security. Pick up an old copy of Sea Angler and you're bound to find it. Its a strong and easy to tie knot. Cranfield, is the Albright stronger than the leader knot I mentioned above? And there's me using it just for attaching fly line to backing. Neil. -------------------- |
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Sep 25 2002, 04:28 AM
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Of course if you reely want to get into knots then try http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm
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Sep 25 2002, 05:53 AM
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Or just switch to PowerPro line where the diameter of the 50lb b/s is the same as a 12lb mono and the line is slightly less stiff.
No need for a shock leader then which does away with that annoying knot. -------------------- "Democracy dies when the people wanting their government to take care of them outnumber those wanting to take care of themselves." - Author Unknown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For a selection of lures, reels and other items, visit my eBay shop http://stores.ebay.com/JaNewt-eMart |
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