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"Mark W. Oots" mark_ctc@(delete this)ameritech.net wrote:

"Harald" wrote in message
om...
We're filling a Penn reel with dacron backing, and plan to top up with
a couple hundred yards of fireline. Which knot will do best in
preventing both slipping, and one line cutting the other?

TIA,

Harald Egeberg, Oslo, Norway.

I've always been a fan of the uniknot system. A uni to uni draws against
itself and maintains near 100% strength. The knots actually do slip, but
only until they come in contact with each other, which is how you tighten
them down. Once cinched tight, the harder the pull, the tighter the knot
holds....A bonus is that the uniknot is easier to tie than a blood knot.

I would agree on this but add that you may want to add extra wraps on
the fireline and maybe both. Most braided lines are slick and keeping
knots from slipping requires additional wraps/twists to make sure that
the knot is reliable.

I am not certain about the fireline as some of these lines may have some
method to make the knots hold better such as line shape or an additional
coating.

Usually joining lines with a Uni you can go with 4 - 5 wraps on a light
line and if joining a heavier shock leader use three wraps. On braided
lines I have seen suggestions to use 8 wraps and even a suggestion to
double the line on the braid before tying the join.

Good fishin'

atljoe
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