Best knot for really fine braid....

[petekd]

As it says above folks, what is the best knot for tying really fine 20lb braid, its more like fine thread than anything else. Its a relatively cheap one I bought off ebay, Fins PRT braid I think its called. If its rubbish, no worries, it was cheap. I have tried one or two but on testing knot strength with a scales, I cant get over 10lb pressure before snapping at the knot.

[m.b3]

look on mackellow's old homepage. there is a good knot for braid to shock on it. more turns if braid is light.


http://neilmackellow.sea-angler.org/
Neil Mackellow's Homepage

[petekd]

Cheers Mark.

[Adam S]

i use a grinner or a palomar. sounds like crappy braid though

[Dave Jolly]

I find that if you tie a bimini twist in the braid, and then use the double line created to tie an 8 turn uni-knot on the leader, and tie a 4 turn uni knot with the leader on the double line.
once you snug everything up tight you can trim them very closely.
I use this knot with 20lb fireline, and 50 lb leader for fishing and the mono will always break first....

[JimC]

Have you stress tested a palomar Pete?

(Did you buy the braid from the guy that sold you the reel? :) )