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tzone,

How do you attach the mono line to your Fireline? I understand putting a mono leader to a swivel which goes to your lure, bait, etc. Is there a 'special knot' you use to join them both? You stated you use 3' -4' of leader, correct?

I finally put on a spool of 832 on and love it! BUT, although you can really FEEL the fish, it WILL NOT break off if I need it to now. I do see the need for a mono leader to break. (I do like that it doesn't coil up coming off of my spinning reels.)

Thank you for your answer to my knot question - I appreciate it!

Good fishing!
Brittman

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Britt, I use either a uni-uni or the Red Phillips knot to attach a leader to braid or fused lines. Both are simple to tie, unlike complicated knots that are impossible to tie while pitching around in a boat. Use more turns on the braid side of the uni, compared to the leader's turns. I like to use four or five mono and seven braid turns because the braid is "slickerier" and needs more turns to keep from pulling through under heavy load.

I also use more than a rod length of leader. Typically, 10 feet on a 7-foot rod. That gives me a couple turns of leader on the reel with the lure ready to cast, but more importantly gives me a lot of lure changes before I have to replace the leader. I do check often for leader abrasion, though, and cut back or replace it if there are any nicks.

Rocky,

Thanks for the tip! It's just the answer I need. I will tie a 10' piece of mono on tomorrow using a uni-uni knot.

I appreciate it!

Good fishing,
Brittman

Nanofil, fireline for super line. Leland SOS line is a flexible mono. Yozuri hybrid soft is good on spinning tackle, strong line and if you use 6# test drop down to 4# hybrid.