When tyeing Floro to Braid I'm using the double uni-knot. My question is ...has anyone tried deglossing the Braid in the area of the knot ? Maybe with solvent, Deglosser, Acetone, etc? Thanks
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Florucarbon to braid connection
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What's prompting the question? Are your knots slipping and pulling loose? That's a good knot, the thinner the line, more wraps are required.
If it is about knot size, as in you need a thinner knot to go through micro guides with exceptionally light lines, you can try a different knot like this play on an alberto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXeVzuchKgw
Today, I find knots are very specific for applications for ME. What size lines are you tying together, what materials are both lines and what is your specific cause for asking the question and you will get better answers.
To Answer your question directly, I would NEVER put anything on my lines to weaken them like acetone - NEVER. Find a different knot to apply and watch UTube videos on making sure it is tied correctly and how to fully seat the knot in the first place.
If it is about knot size, as in you need a thinner knot to go through micro guides with exceptionally light lines, you can try a different knot like this play on an alberto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXeVzuchKgw
Today, I find knots are very specific for applications for ME. What size lines are you tying together, what materials are both lines and what is your specific cause for asking the question and you will get better answers.
To Answer your question directly, I would NEVER put anything on my lines to weaken them like acetone - NEVER. Find a different knot to apply and watch UTube videos on making sure it is tied correctly and how to fully seat the knot in the first place.
Using U-Tube as a source, I find the Albright knot and the alberto are the same knot! The "berto" is shown using more wraps because of the newer poly lines being so spider web fine, and the "bright" video features a narration with a proper British accent. Definitly a knot to know with the new super line and stiff flourocarbon craze. Pip, pip and all that.....
Veteran, curious why you attempt to remove "slickness" from braid? It's one of the reasons the line casts and handles so well. Also minimizes formation of wind knots. Never heard of others doing this. As stated, if your knots are slipping, you need to use the Alberto. Foolproof!!
When I fiirst started tying leaders, I also used the uni to uni....I no longer will go near that knot for a few reasons...first, it just takes too much time to tie....secondly, i have had it slip more than once.....lastly, its just not the strongest knot....Like those posts below, I also use the alberto...I can tie it in just a few seconds (even with my poor close-range eyesight) and it never slips or breaks.
2 years ago I was fishing with a guide in Maui....big fish applications....this guide also fished Alaska all summer for halibut...out of curiosity, I asked what his preferred knot was.....it was the same knot I was already tying...the alberto.
Use this knot and your line-to-line connection worries will disappear, as you dont need to do anything special to the line to get a super strong connection.
2 years ago I was fishing with a guide in Maui....big fish applications....this guide also fished Alaska all summer for halibut...out of curiosity, I asked what his preferred knot was.....it was the same knot I was already tying...the alberto.
Use this knot and your line-to-line connection worries will disappear, as you dont need to do anything special to the line to get a super strong connection.
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Joe is on the money!
Try an Alberto knot, it's easy to tie, and has a small profile - the braid will snap before the knot does.
No need for solvent!
Joe is on the money!
Try an Alberto knot, it's easy to tie, and has a small profile - the braid will snap before the knot does.
No need for solvent!
My original question is relating to the "slickness" of some of the newer braided lines. So what I'm talking about is removing some of that slick finish. I have wiped the line down with solvent, in the area of the knot. It did seem to increase the friction at the area of the knot. The verdict is still out on this. Time on the water will tell. I do like to pre-rig rods and line in my shop and I do use brush on super glue on knots. Every little bit helps!
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Are you saying the coated braids are losing their coat when cinching up the so called"uni ",(actually you have to tie two knots and pull them together)? I gave up on the uni and save some time by using the Albright knot. Would a smear of glue help the knot? I use a smear of silicone caulk on some of the bigger knots for big pond gear to help them scoot thru rod guides.
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