03-21-2019, 05:46 PM
"What knot do you prefer to connet the cofilament leader to the nanofil or braid mainline?"
[#0000ff]When fishing 6-8# Nanofil as the main line...and a leader of similar strength...I may use a double uni knot. But even a well-tied 6 wrap blood knot will work if the two lines are not of great difference in diameter. The key is to work slowly, moisten the knot before pulling tight and pulling slowly to insure proper snugging.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Actually, I usually prefer to knot a small barrel swivel on the end of the Nanofil...using an improved clinch knot but running the Nanofil through the eye twice before tying the knot. That adds a lot of non-slip. Then I add about 2 feet or so of the chosen leader material. That way you can change or upgrade leaders easily without having to mess with a time-consuming retie of the double uni knot or blood knot. Just clip off the old leader and tie on a new piece...using your fave knot.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When fishing 6-8# Nanofil as the main line...and a leader of similar strength...I may use a double uni knot. But even a well-tied 6 wrap blood knot will work if the two lines are not of great difference in diameter. The key is to work slowly, moisten the knot before pulling tight and pulling slowly to insure proper snugging.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Actually, I usually prefer to knot a small barrel swivel on the end of the Nanofil...using an improved clinch knot but running the Nanofil through the eye twice before tying the knot. That adds a lot of non-slip. Then I add about 2 feet or so of the chosen leader material. That way you can change or upgrade leaders easily without having to mess with a time-consuming retie of the double uni knot or blood knot. Just clip off the old leader and tie on a new piece...using your fave knot.[/#0000ff]
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[inline "DOUBLE HOOK WRAP.gif"]
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