04-02-2008, 05:44 AM
They just ran a knot strength competition on North American Fisherman TV and the Blood knot and Uni to Uni tied for first place leader to line in knot strength. They tested flouro, mono and high tech braids. I have gone to braids on most of my reels with a flouro leader. Trolling rods I use a swivel - casting I use a blood knot. I like the braids for their durability - I have a couple of trolling reels with 4 yr old line on them and it is still good. I have caught some big cats and pike now with the blood knot leader and I'm not afraid of it if it is tied correctly. Just remember that the knot strength will not equal the line strength no matter how good you think it is - if I remember correctly they were using 14 lb test line and the best knots were giving the ghost at about 10-11 lbs.
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