Pena Knot - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Geoffkoop · 05-27-2010, 12:53 PM

I have a couple questions regarding this knot for connecting 65lb spectra to 30-40lb flouro.

Should I use an overhand knot like this on the flouro... or use a uni knot?:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/...c2bba4328f.jpg

Do you guys tie this last potion of the knot (the tag end of spectra)?:
http://www.gulffishing.com/images/rnr041.jpg

steveooo · 05-27-2010, 01:30 PM

I tie it just like the first one, using an overhand knot. I've never had that connection fail, even fishing the light line for tuna. It stays real compact too.

I suppose a uni would be stronger, and that steps 7-9 on the second link would all improve the knot, but again, I'm just going off what has worked for me.

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Originally Posted by Geoffkoop

I have a couple questions regarding this knot for connecting 65lb spectra to 30-40lb flouro.

Should I use an overhand knot like this on the flouro... or use a uni knot?:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/...c2bba4328f.jpg

Do you guys tie this last potion of the knot (the tag end of spectra)?:
http://www.gulffishing.com/images/rnr041.jpg

Stoneale · 05-27-2010, 04:08 PM

I use the Tona Pena knot.. it works really well. I have had a few times where the braid has cut into the mono before though. Sometimes its good to use a 100+ pound barrel swivel instead, depending on the type of fishing your doing.

Mr GreenJeans · 05-27-2010, 05:24 PM

I use a double overhand knot to start the connection between the mono/flouro and the spectra. But the single overhand should work fine on mono lines under 40-50#. The double is recommended for heavy line.

I also tie it off with the uni knot on the back end. It doesn't really add anything to the strength of the knot. It's just to make it come back in over your guides more easily.

tootall · 05-27-2010, 05:31 PM

I have used it for a year now. I have 65# spectra and tie on 20# fluoracarbon and it works great. I have yet to have it break at the union.

dsafety · 05-27-2010, 06:24 PM

I have always used a small 50# or better rated swivel attached to the spectra with a Uni knot. My leader is attached to the swivel with an improved cinch knot. The swivel is small enough to get through the guides and does not seem to inhibit casting.

This is just the way I have always done it and I have no clue if it is the best way. Is it better to just tie the mono to the Spectra?

Bob

MarkT · 05-27-2010, 08:55 PM

If you use a uni knot in the mono it's a Bob Sands knot. With an overhand knot it's a Tony Pena knot.

05-27-2010, 12:53 PM	#1
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Pena Knot I have a couple questions regarding this knot for connecting 65lb spectra to 30-40lb flouro. Should I use an overhand knot like this on the flouro... or use a uni knot?: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/...c2bba4328f.jpg Do you guys tie this last potion of the knot (the tag end of spectra)?: http://www.gulffishing.com/images/rnr041.jpg

05-27-2010, 05:31 PM	#5
tootall Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 61	Pena Knot I have used it for a year now. I have 65# spectra and tie on 20# fluoracarbon and it works great. I have yet to have it break at the union.

05-27-2010, 04:08 PM	#3
Stoneale Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 117	I use the Tona Pena knot.. it works really well. I have had a few times where the braid has cut into the mono before though. Sometimes its good to use a 100+ pound barrel swivel instead, depending on the type of fishing your doing.

05-27-2010, 05:24 PM	#4
Mr GreenJeans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 58	I use a double overhand knot to start the connection between the mono/flouro and the spectra. But the single overhand should work fine on mono lines under 40-50#. The double is recommended for heavy line. I also tie it off with the uni knot on the back end. It doesn't really add anything to the strength of the knot. It's just to make it come back in over your guides more easily.

05-27-2010, 06:24 PM	#6
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	I have always used a small 50# or better rated swivel attached to the spectra with a Uni knot. My leader is attached to the swivel with an improved cinch knot. The swivel is small enough to get through the guides and does not seem to inhibit casting. This is just the way I have always done it and I have no clue if it is the best way. Is it better to just tie the mono to the Spectra? Bob

05-27-2010, 08:55 PM	#7
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	If you use a uni knot in the mono it's a Bob Sands knot. With an overhand knot it's a Tony Pena knot.