Hi Luke / everyone. Got a few newbie questions here, wonder if you can help?
I'm fine with making up twisties but need a few tips on best ways to finish them off.
eg, twisted leader tied directly to swivel. (is uni knot best?)
twistd leader to single strand mono or Fluro leader (for stickbaits etc and also lighter line classes)
Also do you have any comments on using FG knot on hard fluro leaders? Does it bite as well as a soft mono would, or is it not recommended?
Cheers Dave
David,
What Brandon said is correct.
Touching on single leaders attached to twisted leaders - for me, they are used for two purposes.
1. Increased diameter/abrasion resistance for say big poppers
2. Attached as FC because A: less visibility in the water; & B: I prefer to work a stickbait with a single strand for what in my opinion facilitates better action and touch.
As to preferences, i tend to finish my twisties by forming the bite leader as Brandon metioned for say big poppers and pencils or uni-knotting a single strand for stickbaits and sometimes big poppers. If fish are shy, generally tend to revert to twisty/single strand FC shock leader for stickbaits.
None of the cinching knots work on FC i have used. Perhaps in the future there will be a softer and more supple FC available. I never used a full leader made from FC instead opting for a 'bite' leader.