How to tie theDoubleDouble Uni Knotalso called the DoubledUni Knot. The regularDouble Uniis a time tested and reliable line to line connection. Even when tying braided line to a fluorocarbon or monofilament leader, it is widely accepted to be a good strong knot provided more wraps are made...
Bass fishing legend Roland Martin considers the Double Uni the best knot for tying braided line to a fluorocarbon or monofilament leader. It works well and some find it easier to tie than the Blood Knot. When tying in braided line to mono or fluoro, make 6 to 8 turns with the slippery ...
Just check to make sure it’s not excessively frayed or low on the reel. If it is, replace it. If not, tie on a new leader and go fishing. For monofilament and fluorocarbon, here are some things to consider: When the Line is Damaged or Abraded Most times, only the last few feet...
Fluorocarbon Leader: For those perfectionists among us, making a separate leader of fluorocarbon material is yet another way to attach the main running line to your diving lure. I have never been a fan of the clear fluoro, since I have personally observed tuna shy away from it due to the ...
Fluorocarbon leaders of about 12-24″ should be used. 12-14lb for the smaller fish and 20-30lb for the larger fish. Fluorocarbon is more expensive then monofiliment but it is also more abrasion resistant and less visible making it worth the investment. ...
“Being able to see my line is important, so a hi-vis mono is mostly what I use. And so fish won’t see or shy from it, I always employ a fluorocarbon leader,” he explains. “My preferred monos are Berkley Trilene XL for trout—as it’s smooth casting—and the tougher, more ...
The age-old question of what’s the best line for bottom fishing is something every angler has a theory about. Some like to use braided, others stick to mono, and some like to go with fluorocarbon.Each type of linecomes with its own upsides and downsides, so it pays to know which on...
WHERE to 'work' the frog. When rigged properly (with NO LEADER braid, more below), you can throw it into tulles and trees and brush and wait for a couple of seconds and then twitch it once or twice and hold on for a violent hit from an angry or hungry bass. Most of my hits hav...
Put a mono or fluorocarbon leader at the end of the braided line and tie it on with a palomar knot. This should prevent fish from being deterred from your bait or lure. Monofilament also enables you to tie reliable knots in your line which is important for certain types of fishing. A ...
Lay leader and doubled main line from reel parallel to each other. Doubled main line is often created with a Bimini Twist for this knot. Wrap doubled line around leader 4 to six times if using mono or fluorocarbon, 10 to 15 times if using braid. Now feed end of leader through loop ...