What knot? - Nylon to fluocarbon.

The 'GENT' · Post by **The 'GENT'** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:50 am

I need to add a fluorcarbon tippet of 12 lbs to a 16 lb nylon leader. What knot would you suggest?

Crackaig · Post by **Crackaig** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:23 am

Figure of eight. Its the knot for joining dissimilar materials. Quick and easy to tie, gives a good hold. You can even use the tag end as a dropper.
Cheers,
C.

TrevH · Post by **TrevH** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:15 pm

Double uni/grinner works for me

I'll have to give the figure eight a try ....

Cheers
Trev

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:22 am

Another vote for the double uni.

DBH · Post by **DBH** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:12 pm

I have never had to do this before but if i do where does the improved surgeon's (three overhand loops) fall down?

The 'GENT' · Post by **The 'GENT'** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:27 am

Can you explain how you join the two with the f/8 knot does in not form a loop? I don't want loop to loop thanks!

DBH · Post by **DBH** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:35 pm

When I say I have never done this I mean use leaders of mixed material but I tapered down mono only and fluro only leaders with the improved surgeons (sometimes known as a water knot) seams to work fine.

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