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For the most part the my main line is 10lb test braid (30/40 lb strength)
Do you mean that you’re using a 30lb test braid that’s the equivalent of 10lb mono diameter?
I always tie a double uni on the main line to leader with 8 to 10 wraps with braid to fluro or mono and 5 to 7 wraps with the mono/fluoro carbon to braid.
That’s a great knot to use.
Devin says don’t be a knot nerd and I am definitely not but when I try to analyze this issue I come up empty.
Dammit that’s what I said!!! lol jk
I don’t think you’re doing that at all. I think this is a good point to bring up.
This is not a big deal but I thought this would be an interesting conversation, so thanks for listening!
Man, this forum is in its infancy, so I’ll take whatever you got. lol I think this is a great topic. Let’s do it.
So, are you tying these knots the day of the night before your trip? Or are they knots from previous fishing trips?
If they are from previous trips, then that they would fail isn’t a surprise. It’s dried out and lost it’s strength.
For me, when I “do tackle” before a fishing trip, part of that process is re-tying all the knots (if it’s important that it not break). If I’m just screwing around on the water on a fun trip, I’m not particularly heartbroken over a popped knot. Whatever, I’ll just re-ty.
But if there are any stakes in the trip at all, then all those are getting re-done the night before.
After that, I’ll step outside of the box and say “why run braid at all?” Especially when throwing a jig.
Why introduce an additional failure point in your tackle? Why not take full advantage of monofilament fishing line and spool the entire reel in it?
