Like a splice, the harder you pull the tighter the knot gets as the wraps of braid dig into the mono (picture a Chinese Finger Trap.)įor spinning gear, the PR Bobbin and FG knot are perfect options. The Alberto knot is another good option as it weaves the braid around the mono providing a somewhat smoother transition. For this reason, you must look to a lower profile knot for spinning gear. For conventional gear this may be fine, but it can hang up on guides when casting and will cost you distance. The only drawback is they tend to be bulky. When tying two lines together you simply tie two uni knots, snug them up and slide them together. The uni knot is a simple knot that has many other purposes and makes it a good candidate to be a go-to knot. They are extremely strong and easy to tie. Both work well when lines of different size diameters are being connected. Two knots that are simple to tie and hold up to any fish are the uni to uni and the Alberto knot. Thankfully there are many connecting knots to choose from that will allow you to add leader and top shots to your reels.
Solid braid does not lend itself for splicing end loops into itself so the popular loop-to-loop connection cannot be used. This is where a top shot, wind-on, or shock leaders come in to play. It is therefore important to have a segment of line that will stretch and absorb the initial shock of a strike and offer chafe resistance down by the business end. However, that no-stretch aspect can lead to pulled hooks especially at strike.
Its thin diameter and no stretch properties make it very desirable as it allows you to pack on more line and has greater sensitivity. Braid is not nearly as abrasion resistant as mono or fluorocarbon, so if it touches anything (a rock, boat hull, anchor line, running gear, reef etc.) it can break rather easily resulting in a lost fish. When using braided line in the salt it is important to add a monofilament or fluorocarbon shot between the braid and terminal end. Specific applications and angler ability to tie a given knot should be considered as well. The FG Knot (top) and the Alberto Knot (bottom) are both good options for joining solid braid to a top shot of mono or fluoro, but they’re not the only options. A look at several options for connecting solid braid to a monofilament or fluorocarbon top shot.
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