Leader to Swivel Knot - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bender0240 · 08-26-2009, 12:29 PM

Thanks Forefrazier. That's a solid vote for the Tony Pena.

I've done a bunch of test's on that knot and it holds almost 100% of the time although I did have the overhand knot in the fluoro slip through the coils once so I modified it by starting the knot with the double-uni with the fluoro instead of the overhand and it held perfectly. My only problem is I'm a little gun-shy with any line to line knots until I catch something good in the kayak. After losing all those fish to the uni I'm real sketched out about anything thats not straight to hardware. Plus I just got those micro swivels that are 50lb test which go through the guides nicely. As soon as I get something good I think I'll convert over to Tony Pena to simplify.(I'm getting real close I think

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Thanks!!!

JrBasser · 08-26-2009, 12:48 PM

I use an albright knot and have never had an isuse connecting the two.

FISHIONADO · 08-26-2009, 04:00 PM

I've never had a uni-knot fail like that. I use 65lb spectra to swivel to flouro to hook, all uni-knot, and have been successful catching larger fish. I would suggest you test some of your knots at home using a scale to see where they break. I like the uni because it is so easy to tie on the water and they don't fail for me.

Geoffkoop · 08-26-2009, 04:44 PM

How many times are you guys going through the loop on your uni knots? Are you doing it the same on the braid, leader and hook?

FISHIONADO · 08-26-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoffkoop

How many times are you guys going through the loop on your uni knots? Are you doing it the same on the braid, leader and hook?

I use 5 loops on 25lb flouro, 4 loops on 30lb flouro, and 8 loops on 65lb spectra. Lube the knot with spit before you pull it tight.

Corey · 08-26-2009, 06:04 PM

I use a San Diego, but uni should work just as well. make sure your wraps cinch up cleanly & don't overlap each other when you tighten the knot.

Also lube it before you cinch it so you don't friction burn the line. That advice will carry over to other activities as well.

Matt · 08-27-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Also lube it before you cinch it so you don't friction burn the line. That advice will carry over to other activities as well.

Sound advice from a wise sage!

08-26-2009, 12:29 PM	#1
bender0240 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 118	Thanks Forefrazier. That's a solid vote for the Tony Pena. I've done a bunch of test's on that knot and it holds almost 100% of the time although I did have the overhand knot in the fluoro slip through the coils once so I modified it by starting the knot with the double-uni with the fluoro instead of the overhand and it held perfectly. My only problem is I'm a little gun-shy with any line to line knots until I catch something good in the kayak. After losing all those fish to the uni I'm real sketched out about anything thats not straight to hardware. Plus I just got those micro swivels that are 50lb test which go through the guides nicely. As soon as I get something good I think I'll convert over to Tony Pena to simplify.(I'm getting real close I think) Thanks!!!

08-26-2009, 06:04 PM	#6
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	I use a San Diego, but uni should work just as well. make sure your wraps cinch up cleanly & don't overlap each other when you tighten the knot. Also lube it before you cinch it so you don't friction burn the line. That advice will carry over to other activities as well. __________________

08-26-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	I use an albright knot and have never had an isuse connecting the two.

08-26-2009, 04:00 PM	#3
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I've never had a uni-knot fail like that. I use 65lb spectra to swivel to flouro to hook, all uni-knot, and have been successful catching larger fish. I would suggest you test some of your knots at home using a scale to see where they break. I like the uni because it is so easy to tie on the water and they don't fail for me.

08-26-2009, 04:44 PM	#4
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	How many times are you guys going through the loop on your uni knots? Are you doing it the same on the braid, leader and hook?