Sherlock 60 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 I just picked up some 12# Triple Fish florucarbon line and will use it primarily as a leader with 20/6 Power Pro on MH spinning gear for soft plastics. I plan to use a double uni to join the lines, and have always used a palomar for the hook with mono leaders. Is the palomar ok for fluro or should I use another knot? Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted June 28, 2009 Super User Posted June 28, 2009 The Palomar is OK for fluorocarbon IF it is tied correctly. I use the uni-uni knot connection for the leader and the uni-knot for the hook. Quote
Kurlee Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 I think the Crazy Alberto is smoother through the guides than the uni. Quote
Super User South FLA Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 Crazy Alberto Is he related to Dirty Sanchez? ;D Uni to Uni works great, saltwater guys use the no-name on leader to bimini twist on braid end. For tying to terminal tackle I like Trilene knot and palomar depending on application. Quote
Marshfisher Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 My choice is Uni to Uni. It'll never come apart. Quote
rubba bubba Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 For the leader, I think the Uni to Uni is a stronger knot and smaller through the guides than the Albright, but others think the Albright is smaller. My recommendation is to try them both and determine what works best for you over time. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 1, 2009 Super User Posted July 1, 2009 A Uni to Uni connection is very strong, but loses strength after just a few fish, so retie after a couple. If the braid is much smaller than the leader, then use a Spider Hitch knot to double the braid, and give the leader more to "bite" into. The Improved Allbright doesn't seem to suffer this malady. I don't see any difference in the thickness of the knots, but the Uni connection is longer. As far as casting, I can't tell if one is better through the guides. Quote
Sherlock 60 Posted July 7, 2009 Author Posted July 7, 2009 After catching 3 bass the fluro leader broke about 1/8" below the Uni to Uni knot. I have always heard flurocarbon line is brittle and I guess this proves it. I didn't have any line for a new leader with me so I just tied the braid directly on to the hook and caught several more fish with no problem. Maybe I'll just forget about using a leader. Quote
Hinkle2891 Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 uni - uni. 100% knot strength. can't go wrong man. just make sure that you wet the line BEFORE you tighten it up all the way. Quote
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