I tied a uni, double uni and a uni-uni knot for around 20 years. I could tie it blindfolded with a two hands occupied mmm, but that is another story. After transitioning into braid to fluro with lighter lines (20-6), I noticed frequent breakoffs. I mean frequent. I lost a lot of money in lures and a lot of fish. After trying several other knots, I have settled on the alberto (or modified alberto- not sure) for the braid to fluro and most recently the "Swindle Double Shindo Over-The-Creek, Beside-The-Barn Foothole Knot" (not sure of the real name) for fluro to lure. Not a huge fan of the 3 tag ends on the latter knot, but it is very solid. I have learned the FJ knot and it seems as good or better than the Alberto, but it is a pain to tie. My breakoffs contributed to knots has decreased 90% since the switch.
Awesome idea! I do my own version of the Lefty/kreh loop which is basically a uni on top of an overhand knot so will definitely incorporate this weedless option. In it's original form I have had the kreh loop fail once and I'm still a little sore about missing that fish (big barramundi). I can't tie a perfection loop and needed a good loop knot. I've never had a uni knot fail on me before so I put 2 and 2 together 🙂 I fish anywhere from 20lb to 80lb and haven't had issues since.
Great tip! Uni was already my favorite knot, especially for TA clips. Killing me not mentioning the FISH N FOOL knot for braid (winner of knot wars). Nobody's perfect lol. And seriously, thanx a lot for the video on the BG. All back together spinning almost as smooth as before, used my shimano permalube grease, not taking it out on the sand again. Did shoot the bearing retainer and the bail spring across the room. You gave me a fair warning. Lol. Again thanx for the informative videos.
I tied a uni, double uni and a uni-uni knot for around 20 years. I could tie it blindfolded with a two hands occupied mmm, but that is another story. After transitioning into braid to fluro with lighter lines (20-6), I noticed frequent breakoffs. I mean frequent. I lost a lot of money in lures and a lot of fish. After trying several other knots, I have settled on the alberto (or modified alberto- not sure) for the braid to fluro and most recently the "Swindle Double Shindo Over-The-Creek, Beside-The-Barn Foothole Knot" (not sure of the real name) for fluro to lure. Not a huge fan of the 3 tag ends on the latter knot, but it is very solid. I have learned the FJ knot and it seems as good or better than the Alberto, but it is a pain to tie. My breakoffs contributed to knots has decreased 90% since the switch.
What kind of spinner bait is that? The one you had first in your hand.. thanks for the great vids
Very nice ?????
Excellent, thanks! Have had the tag end slip at times especially when hurried, and clinch and trilene knots are a pain and distort the line.
Great tutorial . Thanks for sharing
i use the uni knot the most, so this is a fabulous tip! gonna share this 🙂
Very crafty, pretty much the only knot I use and this was my only gripe with it. Surprised I never thought to try that
Awesome idea! I do my own version of the Lefty/kreh loop which is basically a uni on top of an overhand knot so will definitely incorporate this weedless option. In it's original form I have had the kreh loop fail once and I'm still a little sore about missing that fish (big barramundi). I can't tie a perfection loop and needed a good loop knot. I've never had a uni knot fail on me before so I put 2 and 2 together 🙂 I fish anywhere from 20lb to 80lb and haven't had issues since.
don't use u uni for rapalla.
For connecting mono to braid, is the yucatan or double uni knot better?
Thanks a lot…this is what I'm looking for. ??
Great tutorial. I should peel off some heavy line and keep it here by my easy chair and practice my knots during the winter months.
How do you like your new lews BB1 pro reel?
Great tip! Uni was already my favorite knot, especially for TA clips. Killing me not mentioning the FISH N FOOL knot for braid (winner of knot wars). Nobody's perfect lol. And seriously, thanx a lot for the video on the BG. All back together spinning almost as smooth as before, used my shimano permalube grease, not taking it out on the sand again. Did shoot the bearing retainer and the bail spring across the room. You gave me a fair warning. Lol. Again thanx for the informative videos.
Thats the only way I tie my uni knot! Unless it’s uni to uni
You say the uni knot is weak what knot would you suggest ?
What would be one of the stronger line to lure knots?
thank you
Good to know! If you wanna test another spooling station the Piscifun one looks interesting.
I think you mentioned you have a 13 Fishing reel review coming whenever you get to it, which is it?
Interesting simple improvement on the uni, thanks for sharing
how do you like those spinnerbaits buddy
I’m sure I can try that Nice Tip with other knots as well Thx for sharing