Uniknot Help

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I’ve grown to like this knot for terminal connections, but I have a problem when having to go with more than 6 wraps. I run out of room, the wraps are not close enough. Any tips on how I can get past the 6 wrap obstacle? Or for that matter, do I need more than 6?

I know the Palomar option will come up and I do still use it, but the Uni, to me at least, is easier to tie while on the water.

 

Thanks....Joe

[Glenn]

I always use 5 wraps with the Uni.  It's worked fine that way for me for more than 4 decades.

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19 minutes ago, Glenn said:

I always use 5 wraps with the Uni.  It's worked fine that way for me for more than 4 decades.

Thanks Glenn! Will that work for most pound tests?

[Glenn]

Yup.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

larger loop

longer tag end

tighter wraps

 

also at the start go through the eye twice for more strength

[Hammer 4]

FWIW, when I use to use a leader, I made 10 wraps on the main line using a uni to uni..Never had any issues.

 

Do what Athlon said ^^^

[JustJames]

I use 4-5 wraps for 8lb and above and 6 wraps for 6lb and below. Smaller the line the more wrap needed.

Once i get no more room or tag end, I start pull the tag end a little tighter and move my finger to hold closer to the end.

[mc6524]

The fish n fool knot is virtually the United knot and I use it all of the time.  It calls for 4-5 wraps and I usually use 5.

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1 hour ago, mc6524 said:

The fish n fool knot is virtually the United knot and I use it all of the time.  It calls for 4-5 wraps and I usually use 5.

Looks like the double uni I've seen on the Salt Strong site, the loop is just inverted. They recommend it when tying to braid.

[J Francho]

5-6 wraps is plenty for me.  Tip: I hold the loop in my left, run the tag through the loop with my right, and hold the tag in my lips, while I position my right for the next run through the loop.  I use my lips as a third set of fingers.

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3 minutes ago, J Francho said:

5-6 wraps is plenty for me.  Tip: I hold the loop in my left, run the tag through the loop with my right, and hold the tag in my lips, while I position my right for the next run through the loop.  I use my lips as a third set of fingers.

I'll give that a try.

[Junger]

I do 6 loops, I think the key is instead of cinching it down to the hook first, you can pull the wraps up toward the tag end to make sure they're laid next to eachother correctly first, then cinch down.

[The Bassman]

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

5-6 wraps is plenty for me.  Tip: I hold the loop in my left, run the tag through the loop with my right, and hold the tag in my lips, while I position my right for the next run through the loop.  I use my lips as a third set of fingers.

Exactly what I do. Was gonna mention it but thought you guys would laugh.

[J Francho]

I'll laugh at you

 

I started this when my hands were too cold to work right.  Now it's habit.