samcfc Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 hi guys what is your favoured knot for tying a swivel to coated braid any help will be great cheers, sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 It depends on what make Coated Braid it is as different manufacturers recommend different knots. One thing I will say is that a Blood knot in most cases is an absolute NO NO. For the Kryston Coated braids I use a Uni or Clinch knot. Go through the swivel loop twice with the braid, make yourself a loop with the tag end, and then go round the braid 5 times down towards the swivel with that tag, then back up through the loop. Lubricate and pull tight. For tidiness I lighter blob the loose tag This might also help: https://forum.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=41949 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcfc Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beza26 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 You want to strip back the coating for the knot part of it anyway as you would for the hair and hook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimysime Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 i usually go for the palomar mate simple and strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 You want to strip back the coating for the knot part of it anyway as you would for the hair and hook No, you can leave it on, it does knot tidily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee_s Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 You want to strip back the coating for the knot part of it anyway as you would for the hair and hook No, you can leave it on, it does knot tidily must admit never stripped of at the swivel end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 You want to strip back the coating for the knot part of it anyway as you would for the hair and hook No, you can leave it on, it does knot tidily must admit never stripped of at the swivel end It depends on what you want to achieve with the hooklink. On the one pictured I've only taken a tiny piece off on the hair for a small hinge just under the tubing. Also think I was using it in a fairly snaggy water as well . Looks like one of my basic Thwaite rigs If you strip a length of at the hook end then you'll have a supple piece near the hook, or you can "break" it to create a hinge halfway down, or if you want movement near the swivel it can be removed. That's useful in allowing a little extra movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_j Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Another vote for a Paloma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoogi Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I use a loop knot. Any type of stiff link needs some movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcfc Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 thanks everyone for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyb Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I always use a loop knot as it's how i attach all my hooklinks anyway, and as said it gives movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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