Braid > shockleader knot ?

[maghouse]

Anyone use braid and a shockleader - what knot is best to join the 2 - trying my usual Allbright knot but is there anything better

[Omahayank]

Biminii twist?

Tying the Bimini Twist - The easy way

[maghouse]

Originally Posted by Omahayank

Biminii twist?

Tying the Bimini Twist - The easy way

Thanks for that OY - it is a complicated knot and I cannot sus the shockleader end - ie. you always get a loop left from the Bimini knot ???

Anyone else had success with the Bimini ?

Help ...

[Ben]

i always used the albright, just make sure you do prlenty of trwists and i used to tuck the tag back through the loop if that makes sense

[maghouse]

Originally Posted by Ben

i always used the albright, just make sure you do prlenty of trwists and i used to tuck the tag back through the loop if that makes sense

Yep it does - thanks Ben - will give it a go ......

[dobbin]

I use braid right though and do away with shock leader. This gives me better bite indication and less drag in a fast flowing tide. A lot of anglers will frown on this but its my preference. So there! Tight lines

[essentialmix75]

Use 65lb whiplash braid no need for shockleader

[scottish_and_mental]

Originally Posted by essentialmix75

Use 65lb whiplash braid no need for shockleader

Braid strength is unimportant - the mono is there as both a shock absorber and a rubbing leader - that first 14 foot or so takes all the pounding and is most succeptible to wear and tear . I personally use 25lb clear mono with 28 lb braid and attach it by making a loop in the mono - pulling through about 8 inches of braid through the loop before pulling it tight..then go 6 turns round the mono away from the loop and 3 turns back .
For heavier shockleader i blob the end by heating with a lighter and then tie up to it by forming a loop in the braid - going 6 turns round this loop and then pulling up tight to the tag end - this makes a tiny knot and ive never had one give way yet - even with pollack to 20lb !

[essentialmix75]

Well i have never had a problem with my braid and I can smash a cast 200yrds with a 6oz weight. If you use 60lb shockleader in a fast running tide the thickness will create drag in comparison to thin braid. And no knot means no chance of taking out one of your ring eyes.

[Chopper]

Originally Posted by essentialmix75

Well i have never had a problem with my braid and I can smash a cast 200yrds with a 6oz weight. If you use 60lb shockleader in a fast running tide the thickness will create drag in comparison to thin braid. And no knot means no chance of taking out one of your ring eyes.

Nice clean areas you fish then?