What knot do you guys use?
I'm none too keen on using a braided shock leader + (Solar unleaded) leadcore, although to give me a few more yards, I've been thinking about trying it out to lessen the stretch that using heavy mono has.
I've been tying different knots - prefer knots instead of a knot to spliced loop on leadcore as I've had shop bough leadcore leaders go on me, I'm confident in my own tied leadcore leaders, yet there's still that element of niggling doubt in the back of my mind.
The only reason for the unleaded leadcore is purely down to protecting a fishes flank instead of straight braid helicopter style.
I'm none too keen on using a braided shock leader + (Solar unleaded) leadcore, although to give me a few more yards, I've been thinking about trying it out to lessen the stretch that using heavy mono has.
I've been tying different knots - prefer knots instead of a knot to spliced loop on leadcore as I've had shop bough leadcore leaders go on me, I'm confident in my own tied leadcore leaders, yet there's still that element of niggling doubt in the back of my mind.
The only reason for the unleaded leadcore is purely down to protecting a fishes flank instead of straight braid helicopter style.
In reply to Post #1
Search for leadcore needle knot, article on carpology that explains it.
Search for leadcore needle knot, article on carpology that explains it.
In reply to Post #1
Search for the “Keith Moors” knot 👍
Search for the “Keith Moors” knot 👍
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In reply to Post #3
That one slips. I think the mainline has to be as thick as the braid for that to work with ArmaKord. What does work is if you tie a bloodknot and let it slide into the leadcore. Testing it it snaps well before the knot itself.
This is where I found to tie the knot without my addition
https://www.fishingmagic.com/the-keith-moors-knot/
That one slips. I think the mainline has to be as thick as the braid for that to work with ArmaKord. What does work is if you tie a bloodknot and let it slide into the leadcore. Testing it it snaps well before the knot itself.
This is where I found to tie the knot without my addition
https://www.fishingmagic.com/the-keith-moors-knot/
In reply to Post #5
Keith no longer supports the use of lead core.
Keith no longer supports the use of lead core.
In reply to Post #6
I'm not using leadcore. I'm using Solar unleaded - its just an empty sheath.
I'm not using leadcore. I'm using Solar unleaded - its just an empty sheath.
In reply to Post #1
Try a needle knot really easy to tie and very strong
Try a needle knot really easy to tie and very strong
I use the knot terry hearn describes in his chod rig video. This is for MONO to leadcore, NOT braid as it will undoubtedly slip...
https://youtu.be/ZKL1bHT_XtE
Im not sure if its the same as a needle knot but you can tie it without any needle but its the least bulky knot and super strong.
https://youtu.be/ZKL1bHT_XtE
Im not sure if its the same as a needle knot but you can tie it without any needle but its the least bulky knot and super strong.
In reply to Post #9
Needle knot leaves a tag that can stop the bead going over it
Needle knot leaves a tag that can stop the bead going over it
In reply to Post #11
I'm using the Korda drop off bead kit plus a large eyed quick change non Flexi swivel that will pass over that no trouble.
I really like your knot, thing was like I mentioned in my previous post, it was slipping with ArmaKord.
I'm using the Korda drop off bead kit plus a large eyed quick change non Flexi swivel that will pass over that no trouble.
I really like your knot, thing was like I mentioned in my previous post, it was slipping with ArmaKord.
In reply to Post #11
Shouldn't do if tied correctly. The tag should be facing up the mainline away from the lead.
Shouldn't do if tied correctly. The tag should be facing up the mainline away from the lead.
In reply to Post #13
Ditto that
People must be using a different knot then
Ditto that
People must be using a different knot then
In reply to Post #3
albright knot
albright knot
In reply to Post #15
Nah, not for a shock leader and especially as the point where the knot is joined to the leadless leader will take the most impact from a powerful cast.
Nah, not for a shock leader and especially as the point where the knot is joined to the leadless leader will take the most impact from a powerful cast.