Braid Main Line to Leader
For anglers after a strength of 90 to 100 percent of the braided line’s break point, I recommend either an improved bristol using a Bimini twist, an FG knot, or a PR bobbin knot. Some knots are easier to tie than others.
Braid Main Line to Terminal Gear
To circumvent a leader and tie directly to lure, hook or swivel, the venerable palomar gets the nod for both simplicity and strength.
Mono to Hook or Swivel
Since mono is so much “stickier” than braid, several knots work fine, notably the palomar or that old favorite, the double clinch. When connecting to a lure, most experts prefer some form of loop knot, allowing free movement.
Braid to Braid Splice
Why? At some point, you’ll lose a bunch of line and need to top off 50 or 100 yards. I’ve done well by tying a Bimini twist in each end, then putting them together with a twice- or thrice-around loop-to-loop knot.
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Braid to a Spool Arbor
Use any of several arbor knots. Here’s a trick, especially with light braid. With a small piece of masking tape, tape down the arbor knot tight to the spool or else it will slip and never tighten under the line.
