fluorocarbon

givella · May 22, 2011, 06:49:04 CET

Guys Noticed that I triggered a very interesting discussion with my question about knots for braid / fluorocarbon line and was pleased with all the knowledge and opinions you sheared with everyone. I thank you for this.

I would like to go to the next step now. Knot for the lures.

1) Should the lure be tied directly to the FC line or one can use a swivel to make it easy to exchange lures?
2) If a swivel is used, which is the recommended knot for this application?
3) Is tying of the lure directly using a metal sleeve and protect the FC line with the plastic tube a good method as regards strength?

benri · May 22, 2011, 08:49:59 CET

For tying to lure, I would either crimp if using heavy line or else go for the Rapala knot. I wouldn't recommend any swivels as this might alter the way the lure swims.

shanook · May 22, 2011, 09:40:52 CET

According to which lure. If u are using the surface runners or deep divers then the rapala knot is ideal as it lets the lure move naturally and does not restrict movement.
If u are using the soft or straight runners then the line is not attached to the lure but to the hook. so here its best to have a split ring and use any knot that u know of, or learn how to tie the AG knot which is the best or else crimp the line so that the hook is free to move and is in straight line with the lure.

givella · May 23, 2011, 13:23:54 CET

Benri / Shanook - I was referring to tying the Fluorocarbon line to surface runners and/or deep divers as I do not have experience with Fluorocarbon knots.
Thanks

benri · May 23, 2011, 13:58:02 CET

For tying hard lures I always use the Rapala knot. Hers's a link to this knot: http://www.animatedknots.com/rapala/index.php

The_Gaffer · May 23, 2011, 13:59:18 CET

Fluorocarbon line knots are the same as mono line. You use the same technique

shanook · May 23, 2011, 15:29:01 CET

yes givella thats what i answered you. For lures with a lip use the rapala Knot (benri gave u the link) for straingt runners use any knot that you know BUT always let the hook swing

givella · May 24, 2011, 18:45:35 CET

OK guys, Thanks a lot for all your help.
Always there for good advice.

Damdor · May 25, 2011, 21:32:50 CET

I use double clinch knot or AG chain knot to connect the flurocarbon to the swivel near the bait and when I connect the leader (fluro) to my mainline braid I use double uniknot, works great on both large cod and Halibut up here in the north.