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Slamr
Posted 11/14/2013 4:43 PM (#673470)
Subject: Leader Making?





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Ok, dumb question....if I can tie directly from super line to a fluro leader (80-100lb) with this knot http://www.everglades-fishing.com/everglades-fishing/images/knot1.j... and put a ball bearing swivel coupled to the snap at the other end...why wouldnt that work?

Would be nice to not have to buy leaders is my thought here!
Zinox
Posted 11/14/2013 5:01 PM (#673472 - in reply to #673470)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?




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I use a sebile knot, (try youtube) works great.
Ray
Posted 11/14/2013 5:15 PM (#673475 - in reply to #673470)
Subject: RE: Leader Making?


the double uni knot is for line of similar diameter... i have been doing this for 20 years bass fishing and have tried it for musky but never really trusted it...

power pro seaguar leader material
100# .018 100# .036
250# .035

uni knot just don't work well for this application ... most people don't trust 100# fluorocarbon... a better knot for what your looking to do is a albright or reverse albright which is for tying knot from braid to a larger diameter line...
MD75
Posted 11/14/2013 5:30 PM (#673478 - in reply to #673470)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?





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Location: Sycamore, IL
I tie 100# flouro direct to my main line,100# braid, using a Uni-knot on my crank bait trolling rods-no swivel. I've been doing it for a few years with no issues. Definitely will save you some money versus buying 5ft trolling leaders. I'll have to check out the other knots mentioned when I'm re-rigging this winter...
P.S.
If you are using a swivel any way why not just make conventional leaders and tie them on?
Masqui-ninja
Posted 11/14/2013 6:34 PM (#673484 - in reply to #673478)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?





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Location: Walker, MN
In my experience, tying back-to-back uni knots works great for lines of different diameters.
Masqui-ninja
Posted 11/14/2013 6:43 PM (#673485 - in reply to #673472)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?





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Zinox - 11/14/2013 5:01 PM

I use a sebile knot, (try youtube) works great.


I am going to have to learn that one.
cave run legend
Posted 11/14/2013 6:49 PM (#673487 - in reply to #673485)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?





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I crimp my own. Nothing to it and very inexpensive.
BALDY
Posted 11/14/2013 7:14 PM (#673491 - in reply to #673470)
Subject: RE: Leader Making?




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Slamr - 11/14/2013 4:43 PM Ok, dumb question....if I can tie directly from super line to a fluro leader (80-100lb) with this knot http://www.everglades-fishing.com/everglades-fishing/images/knot1.j... and put a ball bearing swivel coupled to the snap at the other end...why wouldnt that work? Would be nice to not have to buy leaders is my thought here!

 

it will.  Probably a good idea to double your main line before tying the knot.  It will add some strength to the uni.

esoxone
Posted 11/14/2013 9:46 PM (#673518 - in reply to #673470)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?




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You can also use a FG knot or a similar knot .
To the end I'd use just a snap without a ball bearing swivel.

esoxone
jano
Posted 11/15/2013 12:13 AM (#673526 - in reply to #673470)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?




some small cranks will not swim properly if you put the bb near the snap
Zinox
Posted 11/15/2013 4:35 AM (#673534 - in reply to #673470)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?




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Heres a link to a "how to" on the sebile knot. Alomst the same way i make it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N0mCf0AIAA&feature=player_embedded#...

Takes a bit of time to do, but it's really strong, i don't use a swivel as well, i just crimp a loop in the other end, and attach my stay lock to it.
esoxaddict
Posted 11/15/2013 12:09 PM (#673608 - in reply to #673470)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?





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Unless you're trolling, and line twist is a real concern, you can also just tie the flouro to a solid ring, and put split rings on the nose of your lures. I've played around with this a bit. It's great for night fishing, because you can hear and feel the uni knot going through your guides, so you know how much line you have out/when to start your figure 8.

I've since gone back to using Stealth leaders, because I can't stand the knot going through the guides. It bugs me. Don't need anything bugging me when I'm fishing.
esoxone
Posted 11/15/2013 6:59 PM (#673657 - in reply to #673470)
Subject: Re: Leader Making?




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I found these methods .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vantJEJQZxM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72wZqari80s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZc88GIrkjo

esoxone
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