Yo-Yo Rig... Next Question

[jimbo]

how much mono you want will depend on your preferences. i used to be converted spectra fan (and still think it's great for many things), but now i'm back to being a fan of mono or spectra/mono over just spectra for lots of reasons. i've come to grips with that fact that i'm only a mediocre caster, so when i make my occasional flub w/ just spectra, the line goes snap and the jig goes flying to the deep. also, i think I get better hookup ratio w/ mono vs spectra (both jig and live bait). something about the stretch works for me. so if it was me, i'd add enough mono to get a full cast. if you just want a shock absorber, 20 feet should be enough. i don't think you have to make it too short to avoid winding it through the guides- either knot should wind up easily. with 65 spect to 40 mono you prob won't have to worry much about strength, but i think the albright is a bit stronger. plus it just looks cool when you tie it. it's what i use. works well so long as you tie the spectra onto the mono (not vice versa). uni/uni is very easy and will also do the job. i don't think either of those knots should have trouble going thru the guides.