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Juan

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As above, does any one use the above knots with success for connecting main leader of say 100lb to a bite leader of 200lb?

I was at a shop today...the guy was showing this is how he connects for popping. According to him, Mr Capenter himself also did likewise. Can jon confirm?

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A uni to uni is standard for connecting a heavier/FC bite leader to shock leader. You can also nail knot, or use crimps if the line classes can't be knotted.

Wouldn't bother trying an Albright - the knot would be massive.

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Thanks luke,

I always have the impression that uni to uni knot aint strong enough because of its not-so-popularity

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I can't get the really heavy bite leader to knot effectively with a uni knot so as I learned from Neil, I use a nail knot on this end and a uni on the shock leader.
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As above, does any one use the above knots with success for connecting main leader of say 100lb to a bite leader of 200lb?

I was at a shop today...the guy was showing this is how he connects for popping. According to him, Mr Capenter himself also did likewise. Can jon confirm?

:)



I am not sure what Mr. Konishi uses but I use what is locally termed as " cat paw " knot over the crimped loop of heavy fluorocarbon leader , so far none has slipped yet .

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Juan

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I can't get the really heavy bite leader to knot effectively with a uni knot so as I learned from Neil, I use a nail knot on this end and a uni on the shock leader.

Good idea Brandon!

Jon, care to share what kind of crimps yer using? Are jinkai ones OK for the job?

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Juan , you can use any kind of crimp you like. You just have to make sure you crimpy it firmly. The Jinkai ones are fine. I have a preference for the barrel ones though as they are more compact.
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