Help with knots

[Ben77]

How many turns on a double uni knot do you guys prefer? I also use the improved clinch knot and would like to know how many turns on that as well thanks.

[MN Fisher]

8 minutes ago, Ben77 said:

How many turns on a double uni knot do you guys prefer?

Only time I use a double-uni is backing to mainline. I try to have the line diameters close to each other. 5-7 turns, less for thinner lines, more for thicker.

[Mike L]

When I used leaders I always did 6 up to 12 lb line. Anything over I used 4. 
 

 

 

Mike

[islandbass]

I don’t use the double uni but for the improved clinch knot, the standard is five wraps. If I think the line might, like with a new braid that feels slick, I might add 2-3 wraps. 

[BrianMDTX]

Well, many years ago my dad always told me 7 wraps for an IC. I think most use 5-6 wraps. I still use 7 for 6, 8, 10 and 12 lb mono. Never had a problem. 

[roadwarrior]

56 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

5-7 turns, less for thinner lines, more for thicker.

I think you have that backwards. Thinner lines require more wraps.

[MN Fisher]

4 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

I think you have that backwards. Thinner lines require more wraps.

If I get close enough to the backing to make a change necessary, I'll do that...but as it's the backing to mainline, I think I'm safe for now.

[Bankc]

5-7 for mono and fluoro in 6-12# test.  Less for thicker lines (which I almost never use).  10-12 for 6-8# braid and 7-10 for thicker braid.  

[roadwarrior]

It's not important for backing, I was commenting on mainline to leader.

[MN Fisher]

Just now, roadwarrior said:

It's not important for backing, I was commenting on mainline to leader.

I use the FG there...

[Steveo-1969]

I also only use a double uni for tying a leader onto braid mainline. When I pull the two knots together I want them to be the same size so the diameter of each line dictates how many wraps of each. Normally this means 3 wraps for the leader and 6-7 wraps for the mainline.

[Skunkmaster-k]

On the uni to uni knot with 10# braid to 8# fluoro I wrap 14 on the braid and 6 on the fluoro . The double uni with 20# fluoro I use 4 wraps. I’ve heard that more than 3 weakens the knot but can’t prove that by breaking them against each other . 

Doubled , not double 

[Deleted account]

I like the uni-uni on lines of the same or at least similar diameters. With mono, more turns for lighter lines 7 for 4-6 lb, 6 for 8-12lb, 5 for 15-20lb, and 4 for 30 and up. When joining mono to braid, a couple of less turns on the mono than above, and 9 turns on braid.

[RDB]

It depends on the situation.  If they are schooling, I may tie 2 half hitches and leave a foot long tag ?.

[soflabasser]

8 hours ago, Ben77 said:

How many turns on a double uni knot do you guys prefer?

For double uni knot I like to use 5-7 turns on both sides. It is my favorite knot to use for leaders since it is easy to tie, strong, and a reliable knot.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

11 hours ago, Ben77 said:

How many turns on a double uni knot do you guys prefer? I also use the improved clinch knot and would like to know how many turns on that as well thanks.

It all depend on the line and its dia.  The thinner it is the more turns you need.  For 15-20 lb braid to 10-12 FC or Mono 7-8 turns for braid and 5-6 for the leader.

[ErieCan]

Are you referring to this? 

 

[TonynswAR]

Using 20# 832, with 8#-10# mono, 5 wraps on mono, 8 on braid.