Matching up Braided line to a flouro leader

[delmer]

What are y'all using to tie the two lines? Double Uni ?

For lines that have a large difference in diameter, I use the Albright knot.

[Goosesniper]

I purchased a new Okuma line counter reel. I put on 40 lb braid and I matched the same size leader of floro and it matched in size at 12 lb leader. Works great for me.


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[410001661]

I'm using 40lb Spider Wire Stealth Braid with a Spider Wire EZ Fluoro leader - seems to work well for me on my baitcasters and spinning rod set-up's

[FishHard Dave]

Crazy Alberto knot is the one that I use to join a fluoro leader to braid main line! You don't have to match line strengths as fluoro & braid even if they are rated the same, wouldn't match up because of the stretch factor. Set you drag for your weakest link! Sunline FC Leader BTW!

[retrofish]

Hey, not trying to be cheeky here, but don't any of you guys use a micro swivel? It is almost essential if crankbaiting to prevent line twist. Tie good knots, wet them before you tighten them, and they have never failed me. I use them ALL the time whether chucking cranks, spoons, or spinners for salmon/steelhead or drift fishing. No problems and crap never gets stuck on them. Just get good quality ones that have high lb test rating.

[sizematters]

I've been using high speed bead chain swivels for a few years now. Line twist never happens anymore. Doesn't matter if I'm trolling, jigging or drop shotting. I use a polymer on the braid main line and a figure eight on the flouro. all my leaders are around 4 feet. Stealth is important to me. I tie everything direct, except for the swivel of course. Never had an issue with the swivel catching. I use spinning only.

[410001661]

What are y'all using to tie the two lines? Double Uni ?

Yes I match the diameter of my braid to that of my floro. I typically use 40lb Power Pro braid and a 12lb Spider EZ Floro leader.

Works well for what I use it for.