Braid W/ Leader?

[backwater4]

I spooled a spinning rod w/ 20lb power pro and added an 8lb yozuri hybrid leader (approx 6 ) using a double uni knot. Not on fish, but when I get snagged and try to pull in out it always breaks at the knot, never down the leader. I assume the braid is cutting the leader? Any suggestions or reasons? Thanks.

[Stasher1]

Sometimes that'll happen with the double uni knot if it isn't lubricated well enough before tightening. The braid will cut into the leader, weakening the knot.

[joshm3357]

Try an albright knot. Never had this break at the knot. I used 20 pound braid mainline and a 50 pound flurocarbon leader (Toothy critter setup). Have not tried it with a light fluro leader so dont know if you will have the same luck with lighter line but may be worth a shot.

Good luck.

[Hammer 4]

Never had a uni yo uni break, but as was said, lots of spit is needed. Also, I do at least 8 loops with the Yozuri, and 6 loops with the braid. I have throw 4oz swimbaits on this and never had a failure. One other note: if the loops look all funky, retie, the loops should look like a nice hangmans knot..

[backwater4]

Good info, thanks.

[0119]

I prefer to use light braid with my spinning gear, mostly 5 and 6lb braid. I had the same problem but found if I doubled the braid before making the uni knot cured the problem.

[ww2farmer]

Learn the alberto knot, stupid easy to tie, and strong. It has impressed me, can withstand jig hooksets,in heavy cover, with H powered rods, on multiple 4 and 5 lb fish with no issues. I have gone to all braid as main line now, and will add the leader as needed.

[Crestliner2008]

The Alberto (or double Albright) works well for me. Breakoffs always occur at the lure end and not the leader knot.

[Fish Chris]

I use a blood knot. Works great for me.

Fish

[backwater4]

I'm going to try the Alberto and also double the braid for the uni.

Thanks.