Knots for Florocarbon

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SilverSlayer
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Knots for Florocarbon

Post by SilverSlayer » Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:56 am

I have been having trouble with breaking off my 10# test florocarbon leaders. What are the best knots to use for this line, and how do you keep then strong. Thanks in advance.

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Re: Knots for Florocarbon

Post by Mordalphus » Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:02 am

I use uni knot and Palomar

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KevinS
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Re: Knots for Florocarbon

Post by KevinS » Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:23 am

I use the "J knot":

http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/j-knot/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I also try to have similar line diameters between the braid and leader line I'm using.

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Re: Knots for Florocarbon

Post by natetreat » Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:35 am

Flouro is notorious for being sticky. Make sure whatever knot you use gets well lubricated, because the abrasion factor will half the knots strength if you're not careful.

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Re: Knots for Florocarbon

Post by G-Man » Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:53 am

natetreat wrote:Flouro is notorious for being sticky. Make sure whatever knot you use gets well lubricated, because the abrasion factor will half the knots strength if you're not careful.
Amen to that! Because of that, you have to snugs things up really slow and use water, soap, spit, etc. I stopped using it for tying egg loops, too much of a PIA.

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