Carp angler Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Morning. I've always used braid on my spod set up , been on Berkley whiplash but I am fed up with getting terrible knots in it when reeling it back off the sticks . So looking to ditch the braid for a mono & leader set up any recommendations for this set up ? I use the large spomb & fish at long distance some times so needs to be able to handle the forces of a big chuck . Cheers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Morning. I've always used braid on my spod set up , been on Berkley whiplash but I am fed up with getting terrible knots in it when reeling it back off the sticks . So looking to ditch the braid for a mono & leader set up any recommendations for this set up ? I use the large spomb & fish at long distance some times so needs to be able to handle the forces of a big chuck . Cheers . Like you I ditched braid on the spod rod, although not necessarily for the same reason. I use the same mainline on the spod rod as I do on my fishing rods, currently Gardner Pro, but have used Daiwa Sensor in the past and both caused no problems chucking a Big Spomb a long way on the Aerlex and Big Bertha and her DD's. The shockleader I use is usually 60lb Drennan Greased Weasel, from the sea fishing section, the grey is softer than the other fluorescent colours available. Shockleader length is a minimum of your casting drop, plus at least 4 turns on the reel, and is connected to the mainline with a Uni knot. Tie an overhand loop in the shockleader, then put the mainline through the knot, and tie a uni knot back down the leader, and gradually pull both tight after lubricating. That shockleader will stay on the line all season, or until I need to change the line. That is a reminder, my spod reel line needs changing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp angler Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Thanks for the reply. I prefer the albright knot would that be OK for non braid materials? Can't seem to get on with the grinner/ uni knot. Although I will try what you recommend. Thanks again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 The albright knot is fine for mono to braid. Works a treat Carp angler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp angler Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Hi there . Yes I know it's fine for mono to braid it's a fantastic knot for that . Was wondering if it's OK for the materials salokcinnodrog mentions as neither are braid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Apologies; didn't read Nick's post properly The albright knot is also good for joining two mono's of different diameter (You should make the first loop with the thicker line and loop the thinner line around it). Carp angler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp angler Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Always make the loop in the thicker material with the albright knot . Just wondering what breaking strain mono would be best now . Probably 15lb ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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