[Eltonjohn]

Hey all. I'm gonna be re-spooling a couple of rods and I was wondering what the gold standard is for shock leader too mainline knot is these days? I think last time I used a triple surgeon s knot. This is gonna be for mono not braid. Thanks!

 

[Garboman]

Bimini to no-name

 

[Rougesun]

Bimini to no-name

That’s the best. A spider hitch to no-name is second if ya can’t tie a Bimini.

 

[Eltonjohn]

Thank you

 

[BeachBob]

I use a blob or overhand for the 50 to 80 pound shock and a uni on the 12 to 20 pound main ...

 

[Catch This]

Somebody on here put me on to a bimini to Slim Beauty several years ago; it hasnt failed me and I have been using it for at least 5 years.

 

[js1172]

I like a 3 turn spider hitch to a Yucatan.

 

[slosh]

I've been using the no-name for line splices for years now. I didn't know what the knot was called, and now that I know I'm not surprised.

Great knot, no failures that I can remember.

I'll use a bimini twist for heavy applications, but usually it's just a spider hitch. For really light applications (say attaching fluoro leader to braid for crappie), I'll get lazy and just double the light line and cinch the knot down tight.

 

[animalbarrie]

I use a GT knot - super easy to tie, never had an issue

 

[pcbtightlines]

I think the biggest key to a knots success/longevity is making sure you have enough shock leader on your spool...6-8 turns