Swords

Sword Donkey · 10-02-2006, 11:14 AM

OK, not posting a picture of a huge sword. But I did loose a sea monster this weekend due to knot failure. Went 1 for 2, with a 150+ in the boat. 2nd fish, which was Huge, was lost with the spectra parting at the top-shot connection.

Here's my question:

What is the favored knot connection for top-shot to spectra. All reels are spooled with spectra and would like to still use the spectra. I know the real deal is the Jerry Brown, but for the folks that don't have it or aren't willing to throw down. What is the best way you've found to connect spectra to mono? Uni to Uni knot? Bimini to Bimini, via loop knot? Any other meathods better? Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks,
Capt. T

hannaman · 10-02-2006, 11:38 AM

Try A bimini on the spectra end then tie a yucatan with the mono end. Test that one out.

gssk7179 · 10-02-2006, 12:10 PM

Sorry to hear you guys lost that one T. It definitley makes me want to reconsider that Japanese Knot.

Sword Donkey · 10-02-2006, 12:30 PM

Hannaman,

I use that Yucatan knot religiously on everything, worried that the spectra will cut into the mono. Sure it will hold up solid, but still could create a weak spot in the rig.

Good friend gssk7179 tied this longline Japanese Knot that slides though to guides very easily and held up on several large swords. This knot isn't published and can't be found on the internet. The knot worked great until we put the wood to em, and the spectra broke at the knot.

Keep an eye out for a slob with a Disco attached.

hannaman · 10-02-2006, 12:31 PM

here's the link on that knot...
www.leadertec.com
yucatan knot

Flyin By · 10-02-2006, 03:11 PM

Dont get that knot, but I have done an extended version of an albright with about 30 wraps which has never pulled out, jerry brown all the way.

gssk7179 · 10-02-2006, 03:14 PM

Elias at crook and crook showed me the knot, I cannot take credit for it.

kyle · 10-02-2006, 07:13 PM

I like the double uni its on all of my reels that are top-shoted

10-02-2006, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sword Donkey Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Around 1,200 feet of water off Miami Boat: Killing and Releasing Sword Donkies Occupation: Salesman Posts: 91	Swords OK, not posting a picture of a huge sword. But I did loose a sea monster this weekend due to knot failure. Went 1 for 2, with a 150+ in the boat. 2nd fish, which was Huge, was lost with the spectra parting at the top-shot connection. Here's my question: What is the favored knot connection for top-shot to spectra. All reels are spooled with spectra and would like to still use the spectra. I know the real deal is the Jerry Brown, but for the folks that don't have it or aren't willing to throw down. What is the best way you've found to connect spectra to mono? Uni to Uni knot? Bimini to Bimini, via loop knot? Any other meathods better? Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks, Capt. T

10-02-2006, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
hannaman Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Boat: 32 Donzi w/ twins Best Catch: 300+ pound Swordfish club, still. Occupation: Charter Boat Captain Posts: 672	Try A bimini on the spectra end then tie a yucatan with the mono end. Test that one out. __________________ Captain Cary Hanna New Lattitude SportFishing Charters 954-907-0967 Florida Fishing Charters

10-02-2006, 12:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
hannaman Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Boat: 32 Donzi w/ twins Best Catch: 300+ pound Swordfish club, still. Occupation: Charter Boat Captain Posts: 672	here's the link on that knot... www.leadertec.com yucatan knot __________________ Captain Cary Hanna New Lattitude SportFishing Charters 954-907-0967 Florida Fishing Charters

10-02-2006, 03:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Flyin By Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sebastian, FL Boat: 29' Hydra-Sports CC two F225 Yams and lots of toys Occupation: School Resource Officer Posts: 220	Dont get that knot, but I have done an extended version of an albright with about 30 wraps which has never pulled out, jerry brown all the way. __________________ "When the Lights go off, its time to play"

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10-02-2006, 12:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
gssk7179 Grunt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cutler Bay fl Boat: Fishing & Diving Posts: 18	Sorry to hear you guys lost that one T. It definitley makes me want to reconsider that Japanese Knot.

10-02-2006, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sword Donkey Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Around 1,200 feet of water off Miami Boat: Killing and Releasing Sword Donkies Occupation: Salesman Posts: 91	Hannaman, I use that Yucatan knot religiously on everything, worried that the spectra will cut into the mono. Sure it will hold up solid, but still could create a weak spot in the rig. Good friend gssk7179 tied this longline Japanese Knot that slides though to guides very easily and held up on several large swords. This knot isn't published and can't be found on the internet. The knot worked great until we put the wood to em, and the spectra broke at the knot. Keep an eye out for a slob with a Disco attached.

10-02-2006, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
gssk7179 Grunt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cutler Bay fl Boat: Fishing & Diving Posts: 18	Elias at crook and crook showed me the knot, I cannot take credit for it.

10-02-2006, 07:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
kyle Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WPB Best Catch: 1209lbs Kings 1 day, 1900Lbs Mackeral 1 day, 87" sword Occupation: Commercial fishing, college Posts: 200	I like the double uni its on all of my reels that are top-shoted

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