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Braid to braid shock leader knots (19 posts / 5,368 views)
CaptainRedbeard
Posts: 32
Post #1 10 Aug 2020 10:49
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knot recommendations for 0.14 whiplash to a braided shockleader (0.35)? I have always just used 50lb braid straight through on my spod setup, but new lake cant get the distance required. To a fluro leader i have always used an albright knot but not sure if the suppleness of both ends being braid would allow it to bed down properly without collaping on itself. Was also thinking double uni might be ok? Will have a play later but if anyone has a reliable suggestion might save me a bit of time and some nervous casts! Cheers
Pizza Pizza
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Post #2 10 Aug 2020 11:28
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Albright knot

7 turns up then 5 turns back whipping with the thinner braid works well for me
tight-line-lew tight-line-lew
Posts: 622
Post #3 10 Aug 2020 12:15
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In reply to Post #2
2nd the Albright
CaptainRedbeard
Posts: 32
Post #4 10 Aug 2020 12:36
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In reply to Post #2
Cheers fellas 👍
woody71
Posts: 3,098
Post #5 10 Aug 2020 13:11
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In reply to Post #4
I use a back to back grinner for braid to braid connection
BillsBankLife BillsBankLife
Posts: 77
Post #6 10 Aug 2020 13:18
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In reply to Post #5
Same as myself , never had a problem with this knot.
Baitman Baitman
Posts: 5,233
Post #7 10 Aug 2020 14:00
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Mahin knot, i added some extra turns to ensure the thin braid doesnt slip. Perfect.
SilureMark
Posts: 1,282
Post #8 10 Aug 2020 19:32
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In reply to Post #1
I wouldn't bother. You're just creating a weak link and will hardly gain any extra distance from doing that. You're better off improving your casting technique or upgrading your gear (rod/reel). My money is on the former...
Halfcentury
Posts: 1,284
Post #9 10 Aug 2020 22:17
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In reply to Post #8
Sorry don't agree. If you are pursuing absolute distance a heavy shockleader to cope with a heavy lead and as light a mainline as you can get away with is the only route. It will give you extra yards. If you can cast using good technique it will help even more. Back to back 6 turn grinner will do the job. If you use a long enough shock leader it takes the Shock. Not the knot
phil090781
Posts: 2,335
Post #10 10 Aug 2020 22:24
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In reply to Post #1
Mahin knot for me. Very reliable and both tag ends are at the back of the knot.
Chuffy Chuffy
Posts: 6,794
Post #11 11 Aug 2020 08:44
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For braid to braid I would use Mahin as well and leave the tag ends about half an inch
Foxy Foxy
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Post #12 11 Aug 2020 10:10
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mahin
Baitman Baitman
Posts: 5,233
Post #13 7 Jun 2022 12:23
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In reply to Post #7
I have just re-done the braid to braid on my marker rod.
I used a mahin knot with 12 turns of the thinner reel braid going up, and another 4 turns going back down over the turns.
A bit of saliva before easing up tight and it beds down perfectly with no slippage.

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Scott777
Posts: 381
Post #14 7 Jun 2022 19:45
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I use a knot that I think is called a uni knot? Possibly a back to back uni. I use 20lb spomb braid with a 50lb whiplash leader and it's never failed on me. 👍🏻👍🏻
InTheMargin
Posts: 451
Post #15 7 Jun 2022 20:42
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Back to back uni knot. Less turns on the shock leader (thicker material)
TazMP TazMP
Posts: 3,123
Post #16 7 Jun 2022 21:56
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Back to back six turn grinner has never failed me
Bigted50 Bigted50
Posts: 283
Post #17 8 Jun 2022 12:52
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Back to back grinner
spodrod spodrod
Posts: 404
Post #18 8 Jun 2022 13:01
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Mahin knot for me
Chuffy Chuffy
Posts: 6,794
Post #19 9 Jun 2022 11:41
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In reply to Post #13
That's the way I do it on the Spod rod, leaving longer tag ends although it seems counterintuitive is definitely better and stops frap ups etc
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