Strong braid to top shot knot

[alanw]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

~ is to pinch the mono/flouro right where it bends and come back around. I believe the tight bend in the mono/flouro causes the spectra to get hung up and allows it to tighten and not slip.

If my mono was slipping I'd try a different knot, add wraps to my knot, check my tying technique, or use different line or leader. I think the last thing I'd do is intentionally put a kink in my line.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

This is my go to knot for flouro or mono to spectra, I have never had the knot fail. I've had 40lb mono/flouro break before my knot.

Originally Posted by alanw

If my mono was slipping I'd try a different knot, add wraps to my knot, check my tying technique, or use different line or leader. I think the last thing I'd do is intentionally put a kink in my line.

Obviously, you didn't read my entire reply and no I don't want to check your tying technique. I've been using that same knot since 2007 and I haven't had any issues with it once its tied.