10-11-2005, 05:04 AM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Here's a couple tips to try with superlines. [/size][/black][/font] [ul] [li][font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Always wind a backing of mono to your reel before putting a superline on. They can be very slippery and can actually slip on the spool. You'll think there is something wrong with your reel when in reality the spool is spinning and the line is not. Tie the backing to the spool, wind on a couple layers of mono then tie the superline to the mono backing using a double uni knot.[/size][/black][/font] [/li][/ul] [center]![[Image: dbl_uniknot.gif]](http://www.netknots.com/assets/images/dbl_uniknot.gif)
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[center]The best knot for joining together two fishing lines of approximately the same diameter. This knot can be used with braided lines. If you find the Blood Knot cumbersome to tie, try the Double Uni - it doesn't get any easier than this![/center] [ul] [li][font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Using a drop of super glue on your knot will help it stay put and not slip. Apply a drop of glue than dab off any excess that doesn't soak into the fibers.[/size][/black][/font][/li][/ul]
[ul] [li][font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I use a San Diego knot to tie terminal hardware to super lines. I've never had it fail. I'm sure that there are a lot of good knots out there that work just as well but this is what I use.[/size][/black][/font][/li][/ul] [center]![[Image: sd_jamf.gif]](http://www.netknots.com/assets/images/sd_jamf.gif)
[/center] [center]As the name implies, this knot was popularized in San Diego, California. Often used by fishermen chasing the tuna on long range boats in Mexican waters, this knot can be tied quickly, especially if tied to a heavy lure such as the “iron” jigs thrown to the tuna. Just let the lure hang down while making the wraps. Then hook the lure to the rail of the boat (skippers hate this!) and pull it tight. It is also now being used with braided lines and has become popular with fishermen going after Peacock Bass in South America with 30-50 pound test braids. [/center]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]pics and text on Double Uni & San Diego Jam Knots coutesy of[/size][/black][/font] [url "http://www.netknots.com/html/fishing_knots.html"][black]netknots.com[/black][/url]
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[/center][center]The best knot for joining together two fishing lines of approximately the same diameter. This knot can be used with braided lines. If you find the Blood Knot cumbersome to tie, try the Double Uni - it doesn't get any easier than this![/center] [ul] [li][font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Using a drop of super glue on your knot will help it stay put and not slip. Apply a drop of glue than dab off any excess that doesn't soak into the fibers.[/size][/black][/font][/li][/ul]
[ul] [li][font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]I use a San Diego knot to tie terminal hardware to super lines. I've never had it fail. I'm sure that there are a lot of good knots out there that work just as well but this is what I use.[/size][/black][/font][/li][/ul] [center]
[/center] [center]As the name implies, this knot was popularized in San Diego, California. Often used by fishermen chasing the tuna on long range boats in Mexican waters, this knot can be tied quickly, especially if tied to a heavy lure such as the “iron” jigs thrown to the tuna. Just let the lure hang down while making the wraps. Then hook the lure to the rail of the boat (skippers hate this!) and pull it tight. It is also now being used with braided lines and has become popular with fishermen going after Peacock Bass in South America with 30-50 pound test braids. [/center][font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]pics and text on Double Uni & San Diego Jam Knots coutesy of[/size][/black][/font] [url "http://www.netknots.com/html/fishing_knots.html"][black]netknots.com[/black][/url]
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