favourite knot for heavy mono
Submitted by John_M on Mon, 2010-11-08 14:13
whats your favourite knot for tying mono (150lb +) to terminal tackle etc
I use a uni which i havent had slip yet, but is there anything stronger?
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Ryan C
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heavy mono knot
the old uni has never failed me i just go down to 5 or even 4 turns when tying heavy mono to a hook or swivel , hope that helps cheers
crasny1
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Im with you Ryan
Uni for sure and the heavier the less turns you need. 150lb 3 turns is plenty.
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JohnF
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I use the uni up to 80 lb,
I use the uni up to 80 lb, but find the centuri knot easier to tie in really heavy mono like 130. Centuri is a very strong knot. Both centuri and uni are slip knots.
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fisharegone2048
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u can try san diego jam knot
u can try san diego jam knot too its rated as stronger than uni
Brock O
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thumb knot
wopjrb
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uni knot
only ever use a uni never had one fail use three turns in heavy mono and pull really tight with ya teeth or pliers
cuthbad
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Centauri AKA figure 8 knot,
Centauri AKA figure 8 knot, think i remember seeing some tests suggesting it holds like 95% in heavy mono
John_M
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how many turns do you do
how many turns do you do Adam?
cuthbad
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3 loops in that kinda mono,
3 loops in that kinda mono, figure 8 even works in steel to mono connections with 2 loops
Alan James
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For 150lb plus
I would crimp. If you want to use a knot then a uni will do it (make a ball of the tag end with heat).
Goodz
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Do you think crimping can
Do you think crimping can weaken the mono at all?
Alan James
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Only if it is not done properly
... if you are not convinced crimp it and then test it. Testing will offer some reassurance or otherwise as to whether you are crimping well.
till
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Crimps usually test higher
Crimps usually test higher than knots.
carnarvonite
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Uni Knot
Always use the uni knot right up to 300lb mono. You just need something to go through the other eye of the swivel or bight of the hook to anchor it when you pull it tight and plenty of spit.
STEVE231
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The guide I fished with in
The guide I fished with in New Caledonia used a 3 turn uni on 300lb mono. He swore by it . Held on to some fairly reasonable fish for us.
DazSamFishing
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yep - 3 turn uni for me too.
yep - 3 turn uni for me too.
Faulkner Family
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def the uni. when tightening
def the uni. when tightening it i use a piece of steel or timber under my feet while pulling it tight, if it slips then tie again as you dont want it to let go at the wrong time but as mentioned use heat to put a ball on the tag end and then it shouldnt pull through
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