View Full Version : Best Knot For Backing
CarpetBagger
04-24-2002, 01:09 PM
Just picked up another spool of Ripcord, and was wondering what knot would be the best if i was goin to "Back" the spools with 20lb mono? And how do you tie it?
CB
Bad Finger
04-24-2002, 01:29 PM
This question comes up quite often. Have always wondered why anyone would want to play out enough line to get to thier backing???
I simply tape off the backing with black electrical tape and add my new line. Tie it on just like I would to en empty reel. Put on enough new line that I would never let out enough to ever hit the backing while fishing.
moonfish
04-24-2002, 02:58 PM
I did some reading on the braid-mono connecting knots and found the wisest seeming thing to be an albright knot with the braid doubled over and otherwise tied normally.
Boatnut
04-24-2002, 07:01 PM
back to back uni-knots. moisten well with spit before pulling tight.
Fish Hound
04-24-2002, 08:16 PM
Use the uni to uni knot. I think Dean has iinstructions on his page. Best knot for connecting Super lines to mono.
See ya on the water.
The Fish Hound
Fish Hound
04-24-2002, 08:18 PM
Dean's addy www.cliftond.com
See ya on the water.
The Fish Hound
The Albright knot will not slip. The fireline part of the back to back uni might.