Strong braid to top shot knot

[pingpangdang]

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

[jorluivil]

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]

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]

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

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

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by Geno Machino

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

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

I can never get the spectra to get that Chinese finger trap effect on the leader. I've spent hours tying it when I have downtime, but it's just one knot I can't seem to master.

[Starsky]

Originally Posted by King Saba

I can never get the spectra to get that Chinese finger trap effect on the leader. I've spent hours tying it when I have downtime, but it's just one knot I can't seem to master.

What I do is put my rod in a holder at a slight angle, then I put a decent weight on the end of the braid (I usually use my pliers). Just let it dangle there. This keeps the spectra line always tight and I proceed with the alternating wraps with the flouro.

I could never do it will with just my hands

[jorluivil]

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.

[ful-rac]

FG knot looks pretty good... if you have the time to tie it, at home or between stops. When you need to tie a new leader quickly and easily and or under pressure, the RP knot or the John Collins wins in my book.

[EastLosYaker]

All in the pinch! Just tried it with the pinch, problem solved. Still going to try out the improved version. Always good to see for yourself.

[alanw]

Alberto and Albright are different knots. I prefer the Alberto type with 7 up and 7 down.

[GregAndrew]

I prefer an SPro swivel for my braid to fluoro connections. They are small and extremely strong. They also provide a way for your line to unwind. Unless you are fishing for picky Tuna, you are not going to have any problems.

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Originally Posted by alanw

Alberto and Albright are different knots. I prefer the Alberto type with 7 up and 7 down.

How so? More turns going up and down? No matter how many turns up and down, the concept is exactly the same. I think I'm gonna do 13 turns and call it the Freddy Krueger knot, or maybe 33 and call it the Freemason knot! LOL, its all the same crap.

[alanw]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

~ 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.

If my mono was slipping I'd try a different knot, add wraps to my knot, check my tying technique, or use different line or leader. I think the last thing I'd do is intentionally put a kink in my line.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

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.

Originally Posted by alanw

If my mono was slipping I'd try a different knot, add wraps to my knot, check my tying technique, or use different line or leader. I think the last thing I'd do is intentionally put a kink in my line.

Obviously, you didn't read my entire reply and no I don't want to check your tying technique. I've been using that same knot since 2007 and I haven't had any issues with it once its tied.