In article , Tench Ninja
wrote:
:Sounds like you are using a relatively thick, springy line. Try something

I was using 5lb Maxima chameleon Mono (which is 0.20mm dia), was only for
practice while I was learning the knot.
I'm now getting on fairly well with 3lb of same. which is 0.15mm dia.

OK

The whole whipping away from the spade is confusing me..
Does it provide a more secure knot?

Er, dunno. If it's not secure add another turn.

And is it simply a matter of starting the knot as normal, but start the
whipping at the spade and work down the shank from there, resulting in the
line doubled under the whipping.. If you get me?

More or less, take the extra loop round the shank if you want to anchor it.
As long as all the strands lie together the knot has to expand to draw -
which it can't if the whip is tight.

Cheerio,

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