Backing Knot

[Robert Riley]

Hey everyone,

So I use 12lb mono as my backing for everything. I also tie a double uni knot to connect the main line and backing, the issue is that after a while of losing line, my line will start to catch on the knot. Does this happen to anyone else? What I do know is that when I respool this fall I will definitely add more main line to my spool than I did. So do any of you have tips or tricks about backing?

 

-Rob

 

PS: I pretty much use fluoro. 

[Felix77]

You can try wrapping electrical tape around the backing.  Tie your FC over the tape.  Eliminates the knot completely.

[Robert Riley]

That sounds like it'd work, but wouldn't that be deadly if you ran into your backing fighting the bass of a lifetime

[thehooligan]

 Id use old braid as backing and connect your flouro with an alberto knot.

[Jrob78]

I don't use so much backing that I ever get down to the knot.  If I start getting close it's time to respool.  FWIW I normally use a blood knot to attach my main line to the backing.

[Catch and Grease]

Id use old braid as backing and connect your flouro with an alberto knot.

I like to use braid as backing as well but I use a uni to uni knot

[Marty]

I use spinning and connect the line to the backing with a uni-to-uni knot. It always seemed that during use the knot migrated outward. I cover it with that blue painter's tape. I use a lot of backing, leaving room for 60 or so yards of good line and have never gotten down to the knot, even when foul-hooking a big carp that makes long runs. If big carp don't run far enough to get down to the knot, then I can't see a big bass even getting close.

[ChrisD46]

WM has a cheap Zebco line I use as backing (10lb. to 15lb. ) which I use on spinning and baitcast ...It is lightweight and soft and never a problem with a double uni to FC or Braid ... If the knot begins to be a problem then it's time to respool your top shot of line !

[OroBass]

I agree

[OnthePotomac]

I also tape on my backing and then tie on the primary line.  It results in a little bity knot.  I only fish for bass, but I have never even come close to spooling my line with a fish "running away".

[cbass12]

If I'm using mono backing and floro as a main line I just use a piece of electrical tape. If braid is my main line I'll use a modified albright to connect the two. I put about half a spool of each line on and I've never let the line get so low that the knot becomes an issue.