Getting knottwd

[Nugg]

Im seriuosley thinking of using braid this year and I realise that I would need to use specific knots for protection. Can anyone give me a few pointers please? :confused:

[ayjay]

Different lines of all "species" are better with some knots than others,it's really best to experiment at home -- just test them to destruction until you find the right one.

 

Start with your usual knot and work through all the others until you find what works best,I tend to use either a palomar or a grinner with braids(and mono).

[Cartman]

Totally agree,Palomar and Grinner knots have

never let me down.You should not be put off

experimenting though Nugg.

[Chris Plumb]

I always use a grinner with braid - never let me down...

 

Chris

[tony jolley]

I agree as well I always use Grinner knots in all my fishing, I am totally confident with them.

[Newt]

Palomar (double if the eye is large enough) and knotless knot. Both hold fine. Grinner I have just never used so can't say.

 

Many other knots that are great with mono will slip right out with braid.

[Danny H]

New power pro leaflet advocates Grinner over Palomar for a tiny bit more strength.

 

But as the guys have said there are lots of different braids, some shops even try and sell fusion as braid.

 

For me 7-8 turn grinner twice through eye first

[Nugg]

I was thinking of Berkley Firefly any thoughts?

[Howard 13]

I've got a spool of braid from 2 seasons ago, do you reckon it'll be any good?

It looks a bit frayed, but it did when it was new.

HB.

[DCB]

I like Fire Line. Best knot is the Bimini Twist, the only 100 per center. A sod to tie but worth it.

As with any knot I tie in braid I tend to double it for increase insurance.

DCB