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Leader to terminal knots?

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Paul Hourmouzis:
Hi guys, first post here, been reading for a while and this is one of the best forums going around.

Just getting into casting stickbats at tuna and kings...wanted to know what knot is recommended for tying heavy leader (80 pound plus) to the swivel at the end of the lure. I've almost always used the uni knot for tying to terminal tackle.....but am trying others like the thumb knot, but not sure about its strength.

What do you use and recommend?

Regards,
Paul

Brandon Khoo:
Welcome to the forum, Paul. To most of the guys here, 80lb would be regarded as an extraordinarily light leader! A lot of people here prefer friction knots like the FG or PR.

Mark Harris:
As Brandon says Paul, friction knots are the norm for connecting mainline to leader.

For leader to swivel or leader to lure, with 80lb leader (pretty light) I would use a 6 turn uni knot.  With heavier leaders, a 4 turn uni knot does the job.

If you are already tying reliable uni knots for that purpose, I don't really see any benefit from experimenting with others.

Peter Olesen:
I have noticed that for the soft shock leaders, the line seems to flatten around the swivel with the uni knot. For grommet rings, the uni knot is alright for me but for smaller towing points like swivels, the clinch knot works better for me http://www.aquateko.com/category_s/22.htm.

Nick Bowles taught me this when he saw me break a 4 turn uni knot by hand on 270 lbs shock leader. I was testing the knot and I could see, the line broke where it was flat because of pressure from the knot.

Andy Rowe:
I use the 'improved' clinch knot, after you put the tab throught the lower loop as shown in Peter's link bring it back throught the larger loop and lubricate with some saliva before pulling it down. I've used it on up to 240lb leader, this knot has never failed me, touching wood.

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