Strong braid to top shot knot - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 03-08-2016, 03:36 PM

For ease and simplicity, and to pull down into a very small, tight knot that goes through pole eyelets easy, take a look at this one.

It's essentially no thicker than one single fold of the thicker 40#(?) diameter fluorocarbon. All the wraps are made with the thinner diameter braid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYP0RZZPBaQ

Darrell · 03-08-2016, 03:50 PM

X 2 on the royal polaris knot, AKA John Collins knot. Easy to tie, super small and ive never had a failure with it

TJones · 03-08-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

X 2 on the royal polaris knot, AKA John Collins knot. Easy to tie, super small and ive never had a failure with it

Is trying make claim to fame .

Silbaugh4liberty · 03-08-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

X 2 on the royal polaris knot, AKA John Collins knot. Easy to tie, super small and ive never had a failure with it

AKA Albright knot, AKA Alberto knot, aka (the badass knot that everyone wants to name after themselves).

pingpangdang · 03-08-2016, 07:24 PM

Looks simple, strong and the leader tucks in nice....going to have to try that! Thx

jorluivil · 03-08-2016, 07:49 PM

This is my go to knot for flouro or mono to spectra, I have never had the knot fail. I've had 40lb mono/flouro break before my knot.

The knot is extremely easy to do, I can do it on the water at LJ with current ripping and not end up in Mexico but if I do I'll get a chance to visit my uncle Don Felipe

EastLosYaker · 03-08-2016, 07:57 PM

Use the "original" Albright/Alberto/RP knot with flouro and it's always held strong, but with mono, it slips. I'll have to try the new and improved version when fishing with mono.

Geno Machino · 03-08-2016, 08:11 PM

http://www.saltstrong.com/articles/fg-knot

I used to use the rest, now I use the best!

jorluivil · 03-08-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EastLosYaker

Use the "original" Albright/Alberto/RP knot with flouro and it's always held strong, but with mono, it slips. I'll have to try the new and improved version when fishing with mono.

I found that slippage is usually caused by oily hands/fingers touching the mono/flouro, getting any/all oils off of your hands/fingers before tying the knot will help prevent slippage when cinching the lines together. Another thing that I did notice that helps ~other than washing your hands~ is to pinch the mono/flouro right where it bends and come back around. I believe the tight bend in the mono/flouro causes the spectra to get hung up and allows it to tighten and not slip.

TJones · 03-08-2016, 03:51 PM

With current ripping like it does at Lj . You will be in Mexico . I use same knot as niceguy. Estimated breaking strength 95% or more .

YakDout · 03-08-2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

For ease and simplicity, and to pull down into a very small, tight knot that goes through pole eyelets easy, take a look at this one.

It's essentially no thicker than one single fold of the thicker 40#(?) diameter fluorocarbon. All the wraps are made with the thinner diameter braid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYP0RZZPBaQ

Yep this is my go to, a great knot. I know it as the improved albright and I do 7 turns up and 7 down. Also when I tighten all I do it wet and pull all four lines. Tags and mains together.

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03-08-2016, 03:36 PM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	For ease and simplicity, and to pull down into a very small, tight knot that goes through pole eyelets easy, take a look at this one. It's essentially no thicker than one single fold of the thicker 40#(?) diameter fluorocarbon. All the wraps are made with the thinner diameter braid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYP0RZZPBaQ __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

03-08-2016, 07:49 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	This is my go to knot for flouro or mono to spectra, I have never had the knot fail. I've had 40lb mono/flouro break before my knot. The knot is extremely easy to do, I can do it on the water at LJ with current ripping and not end up in Mexico but if I do I'll get a chance to visit my uncle Don Felipe __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-08-2016, 08:11 PM	#8
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 554	Smallest and strongest connection to date... http://www.saltstrong.com/articles/fg-knot I used to use the rest, now I use the best! __________________

03-08-2016, 03:51 PM	#10
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Try tying that knot on water With current ripping like it does at Lj . You will be in Mexico . I use same knot as niceguy. Estimated breaking strength 95% or more .

03-08-2016, 03:50 PM	#2
Darrell Junior Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bonita Posts: 29	X 2 on the royal polaris knot, AKA John Collins knot. Easy to tie, super small and ive never had a failure with it

03-08-2016, 07:24 PM	#5
pingpangdang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 228	Looks simple, strong and the leader tucks in nice....going to have to try that! Thx

03-08-2016, 07:57 PM	#7
EastLosYaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: East Los Angeles Posts: 220	Use the "original" Albright/Alberto/RP knot with flouro and it's always held strong, but with mono, it slips. I'll have to try the new and improved version when fishing with mono.