flurocarbon line

[bulldogs195461]

i decided to put flurocarbon on a second rod so i didnt need to tie leaders,making life easier i thought,i got vanish 6 ib put on by my local tackle shop.easier,like hell ,it tangled and was cr-p to handle,for me anyhow,is this its usual behavour,bl----dy hell.so i will go to braid which i find great,now my second question,whats the easiest,foolproof,quickest,strongest knot for joining leaders/fluro etc.the one i learnt keeps breakng after tying,the mono seems to shear the braid

cheers john

[Damien2Rad]

There's a difference between flouro designed for leader and as a main line. Usually in stiffness, I think this is where you'll find the problem.

As for leader knots I tie this
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Fast and easy and strong

[Woggie]

Allbright knot is the strongest and easiest to tie knot i know of

[RUSSIAN]

I find that when tying a knot from the braid to the leader, I usually have the fluorocarbon the same breaking strein as the braid or just slightly heavier. I find this way, the knots hold and do not slip/snap.

Cheers

Anthony

[Damien2Rad]

Allbright knot is the strongest and easiest to tie knot i know of

Give that I posted a go Luke, it's been a life changer

[Woggie]

Will give it a shot Damo

Cheers mate

[Surfingant]

If you want to run flouro straight through I wouldn't recommend vanish, I had it on a reel little while ago and it was terrible as you have found out. I am currently using Sunline FC sniper and it is great and doesn't cost the earth. To be honest though I wouldn't bother using it straight through over 4lb as I don't think it will be as a good braid/leader setup. As for the knot learn a few different ones and you'll be covered, they are all good and you will find yourself in situations where one knot might not work as well as the other and vice versa.

Knots I use regularly depending on mainline and leader size are:-

Double uni - good all round knot that is easy to tie in windy/rough conditions and it works for most general fishing line sizes but can be bulky with larger leader diameters.

Improved albright- I use this one when tying a heavier leader to a very light mainline, I use the improved for this as I find the lighter braids will slip otherwise. It is very slim so will glide through the guides well.

Albright- this is my go to for heavier setups <10lb main with a heavy flouro or mono leader, same deal as the improved albright, it is slim and flows nicely through the guides. I find the extra wraps of the improved are not necessary for heavier lines which makes this one easier and quicker to tie.

Slim beauty- I don't use this one much as it can be fiddly to tie but it is a handy one to know as it is as the name suggests, very slimline. When I use this one it is in place of a double uni but I tie it at home and if I have to re tie on the water I usually just go for a double uni or improved albright for ease.

Blood to blood- a good knot for joining two lengths of mono or flouro together, it is easy to tie and strong.

Cheers Ant

[stinkyibis]

Surfingant absolutely nailed it with the response and you'd do well to listen to his advice. +1 for sunline fluoro, basic fc and line system all bass is not too bad if you're on a budget. Learn those knots and you should be covered for light line applications but be sure to try the kaneit knot as a neat substitute to a double uni.

[bulldogs195461]

thanks all for your help,certainly learned about the vanish alright,the knot i was using was the double uni,but about %60 shear off when i pull it tight,was going to use the albright to see if it does the trick,im only on light gear and estuary work,again thanks for steering me right guys

cheers john

[Do$tylz]

^^ make sure whatever knot you're using, you apply some spit to it before pulling tight. Flourocarbon deteriorates when enough heat is applied without lubrication.