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Knots in Mono
« on: April 09, 2011, 01:49:25 PM »
G'day folks, I am just playing around with a new leader set-up (new to me) and after a bit of advise.

Putting a double overhand knot in monofillament does that weaken it greatly ?

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Re: Knots in Mono
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2011, 06:30:52 PM »
Certainly not in the list of high strength knots!

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Re: Knots in Mono
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2011, 06:42:07 PM »
Just make sure the know locks sometimes with lighter finer mono the knot can slip undone.

Happens a bit with 6lb shogun ice blue.

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Re: Knots in Mono
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2011, 09:45:53 PM »
Thanks fellas, I might have to do some tests.  If it doesn't work I might ask for ideas.

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Re: Knots in Mono
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2011, 01:46:21 AM »
Have a look at this site.
http://www.pcwi.com.au/fishing/
A lot of interesting info with line and knot tests etc

 

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