6/10/2023 0 Comments Braid to mono knotAlberto (modified Albright) knot – Weaker and thicker.Uni to uni or double uni knot – Thicker and lower breaking strength.Problematic to tie on Nanofil lines that are super slick, wiry and not soft like braid.Using a Rizzuto finish instead of the half hitches might be helpful. Doesn’t hold on well to mono to mono connections either.Cannot be used for braid to braid connections.Time consuming for people unfamiliar with it.The small size allows it to pass easily through rod guides.PR bobbin knot – Is tied with a bobbin.It also takes more time to tie 2 knots to a swivel than tying a single line to line knot. It is better to learn to tie this knot than relying on swivels that can weaken the fragile main line and damage rod guides.It can get weak if you make mistakes in tying.That can create sharp edges compromising the line. It is not recommended to put super glue on the knot as it tends to crack when it is under pressure.It is important to do the tightening at the designated steps to lock the coils in place.The key to successful tying is to maintain tension on the lines.Steps for Tying an FG or GT or Sebile Knot They also wanted something that could easily pass through the guides since they were mainly casting poppers and swim baits. The FG (full form fine grip) knot was originally designed by GT fishermen who found their line to line connections giving way due to the hard fighting giant fish. Though there are multiple ways to tie, many of which have been touted tough, we choose to stick with one of the simpler versions popularized by Captain Jason Ehrlich of Australian. It has emerged a winner is most strength tests with knots for the same purpose. It is a good alternative to expensive wind on leaders. That should be reason enough for it being your go-to leader knot. It might seem difficult at first, but with practice, you can do it quite easily and fast, in just about 30 seconds to be precise. It is popular with sport fishing skippers in Australia mainly and all over the world. It could be braid to a mono or fluorocarbon leader. Also known as the Sebile or GT knot, it connects the leader to the main line.
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