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Finishing Twisted Leaders

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Peter Morris:
Brandon,

What are your thoughts on the nail knots...??

Re: Strength etc....

I look at them and think how can they cope with the pressure of a big GT's...?

Im worried about knot failure on attempting it.. ???

Pete

Greg Burt:
My understanding is the nail knot and glue are to stop the 'twisted' bite leader from unravelling.
If you are in the shop this week I will drop off a finished leader Luke sent me last year, the leader in hand explains a lot.
Most popper blasters these days seem to use a mono/FC bite leader of some sort, at the end of a twisty or single leader.
  Bun

Brandon Khoo:
Peter - the nail knot is superglued so it's pretty damn strong! I've never had one slip before but I do understand your concern.





--- Quote from: Peter Morris on October 20, 2008, 07:59:58 PM ---Brandon,

What are your thoughts on the nail knots...??

Re: Strength etc....

I look at them and think how can they cope with the pressure of a big GT's...?

Im worried about knot failure on attempting it.. ???

Pete

--- End quote ---

Chris Young:
If you don't feel safe with a nail knot you could always whip finish them with a fly tying bobbin and kevlar thread or a PR bobbin and braid (10-20lb) then glue it all with UV knot sealer. I have been using this method on twisted leaders for 6-7 years and have not had a failure yet (here comes the hoodoo)I started using this system on impoundment barra leaders because I couldn't be stuffed tying nailknots

Ray Stevens:
Great Thread Guys....Che knows his stuff alright, was reading about his fishing exploits for GTs around Exmouth in WA a few years back...

This is the first time I have ever seen his method of rigging given in such close up detail though....

Cheers

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