fireline knot

[i_wanna_fish]

when i use a double uni to tie 4lb fireline together and trim the tags leaving anout 2mm it breaks with little pressure every time but when i leave the 1.5cm tags on i cant break it
What gives? it meant the i had these tags stuffing up my casting for the rest of the session. can any1 suggest anything

[madsurfe]

Hi I wanna fish

here are a couple of links for you

1: improved Albright

2: The Double Uni knor or Grinner

My favoured knot is the double uni and without a double in the fireline I will make at least 8-10 turns in the fireline and say in 6lb flourocarbon do a corresponding 6-7 turns. As you go heavier in the leader you can reduce the turns to keep the knot size down. i.e. with 10lb leader try 4 turns but never any less. This is a trial and error exercise because leader varies in diameter. The most abrasion resistance comes from the larger diameter line and it stil needs to be good quality. You can trim your tags right at the knot once you have tested and remember that the tags of the double uni knot need to lay parallel with the fireline and length of leader when finished. If the tags are at a right angle then you have not tied the knot correctly.

also have a read of this enlightening thread

knot wars

that should keep you busy for a while

[d_golem]

i_wanna_fish, do you pull the tag end tightly after u do the knots? i think pulling the tag end very tightly is the key for a strong uni knot