What Knot tying Spectra to Swivel ?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 04-09-2008, 07:33 PM

Which knot do you prefer when tying spectra to the swivel for a Carolina Rig.

TheSherThang · 04-09-2008, 08:14 PM

Maybe a uni or how about doing a bimini and then looping the swivel on to that? Haven't really tried but that would be my suggestion.

JrBasser · 04-09-2008, 08:21 PM

i use a san diego on pretty much everything. you just may have to use quite a few raps so it holds. But remember, if its going to slip, it will slip when you cinch it

teto116 · 04-09-2008, 09:24 PM

I like the centauri knot pretty easy to do and holds well.
http://marinews.com/Centauri-Knot-317.php

Rusty · 04-09-2008, 10:23 PM

San Diego or Uni

hatchetman · 04-10-2008, 05:47 AM

Knots

Using PowerPro > Knots

TIPS
When tying PowerPro...
- Pass your line through the eye of your tackle twice, if possible.
- Double your line before tying, if your tackle allows, to create a larger, stronger knot.
- Don't use clinch knots, which slip on PowerPro's slick surface.
- Use a gloved hand, dowel, or soft-jawed pliers to avoid injury when tightening knots.
- Moisten your knot before tightening.

Uni Knot
Uni to Uni Knot
Palomar Knot
Albright Knot
Reverse Albrigh

madscientist · 04-10-2008, 06:14 AM

I put a 5-15ft heavy mono leader on the spectra (bimini to reverse albright) above the swivel, then fluoro below. Much easier to retie the mono on the water if needed and I don't like the way the weight slides on straight spectra. Not sure why, but it doesn't feel right to me. If I do tie straight spectra, I always use a trilene or palomar knot.

Handymansd · 04-10-2008, 07:44 AM

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If I do tie straight spectra, I always use a trilene or palomar knot.

Ditto, simple yet strong.

04-09-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	What Knot tying Spectra to Swivel ?? Which knot do you prefer when tying spectra to the swivel for a Carolina Rig.

04-10-2008, 05:47 AM	#6
hatchetman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: lincoln acres Posts: 60	Knots Using PowerPro > Knots TIPS When tying PowerPro... - Pass your line through the eye of your tackle twice, if possible. - Double your line before tying, if your tackle allows, to create a larger, stronger knot. - Don't use clinch knots, which slip on PowerPro's slick surface. - Use a gloved hand, dowel, or soft-jawed pliers to avoid injury when tightening knots. - Moisten your knot before tightening. Uni Knot Uni to Uni Knot Palomar Knot Albright Knot Reverse Albrigh __________________ FAITH, FAMILY, FIREARMS, FISHING When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

04-10-2008, 06:14 AM	#7
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I put a 5-15ft heavy mono leader on the spectra (bimini to reverse albright) above the swivel, then fluoro below. Much easier to retie the mono on the water if needed and I don't like the way the weight slides on straight spectra. Not sure why, but it doesn't feel right to me. If I do tie straight spectra, I always use a trilene or palomar knot. __________________

04-09-2008, 08:14 PM	#2
TheSherThang Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82	Maybe a uni or how about doing a bimini and then looping the swivel on to that? Haven't really tried but that would be my suggestion.

04-09-2008, 08:21 PM	#3
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	i use a san diego on pretty much everything. you just may have to use quite a few raps so it holds. But remember, if its going to slip, it will slip when you cinch it

04-09-2008, 09:24 PM	#4
teto116 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: compton hills Posts: 38	I like the centauri knot pretty easy to do and holds well. http://marinews.com/Centauri-Knot-317.php

04-09-2008, 10:23 PM	#5
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 201	San Diego or Uni