Uni to uni knot problem

[Islander II]

For the first time, ever, I had broken my 50lb mono top shot tied to 65lb braid at the knot. All that was left was the mono wraps above the braid wraps. Almost like the braid knot cut the mono. Very strange to say the least as I tied this thousands of times and never had this problem. Anyone else ever have this problem?

[blkbear]

sounds like a week spot, could hit a eye wrong and put a small cut in the mono.

[Islander II]

Originally Posted by blkbear

sounds like a week spot, could hit a eye wrong and put a small cut in the mono.

It happened 3 times in a row on one trip. Same rod and reel the next trip, it was fine.

[fishingmortgageman]

I had the same problem. With 50# mono, the pull needed to break it often caused the braid to cut the mono. I no longer use that not but developed my own, which has never failed me. If I was more computer handy I would show you how to tie it. It is easy and very strong.

[frugalfisherman]

When you tie the knot do the braid first. Wrap it twice around the mono before making the knot. Make sure the knots are pulled tight against each other so you you don't get any sort of "sawing" action.

[007Hookem]

I'm no pro...but there is an app and probably a website called knot wars. It's part of the tv show on NBC sports network. It gives you video tutorial on almost every knot out there. It has a few knots you can use in place of uni to uni. Awesome app...you should check it out. Very detailed info about every knot. Knot wars.com

[thefishermanmechanic]

There are better knots for braid to mono than uni to uni.

[anchor joe]

Had this happen with brand new mono, the knot would slip and the mono would be left with curls. Friend was using the same line and I tied his with no problem. Everytime I tied mine the same problem. Swithched to Ande and haven't had a problem since.