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Uni to Uni Knot
IMHO,
this is the best knot for joining two pieces of line together, especially
braid to mono, braid to fluorocarbon, or different sizes of mono. When working with soft monofilament, braided lines tend
to cut into the mono. This can be overcome by using a loop for your free end (e.g., doubling the free end) on the braided
line and then tying the same knot as shown below.
The single Uni-Knot is the basis for an entire knot tying system.
Once the basic knot is learned, it can be used for everything from tying hooks to light line, to joining lines that vary by
10 times in test strength. It also provides 100% knot strength in most applications.
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| Step 1 |
1. Overlap the two lines for about 6 inches. Using one end, form a circle
that overlies both lines.
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| Step 2 |
2. Pass the end six times around both lines.
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| Step 3 |
3. Pull the end tight to draw the knot up into shape. Moisten the knot
before tightening if one of the lines is mono. or fluorocarbon.
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| Step 4 |
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 & 3 using the end of the other line.
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| Step 5 |
5. Pull both lines to slide the two knots together then trim the tag ends
to 1/8" - 1/4".
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