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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.