CONNECT LINE TO LINE WITH THE DOUBLE UNI KNOT

With excellent strength for line-to-line connections, the double uni is a go-to knot for connecting main lines to leaders. It is a quick and easy knot to tie, unlike some of the other line-to-line knots, so it’s a great option for onthe-water applications. Furthermore, it is very good for connecting different line types and diameters securely, which makes it the best knot for mono-tomono or mono-to-fluoro connections.

It’s also a good option to secure braid to fluoro, and while it might not have the strength of the FG knot for this application, the double uni is much easier to tie and will save you some headache in realworld situations.

A disadvantage to the double uni knot is it’s a little bulky. Although it is an inline knot that keeps everything running in the right direction, the bump it creates at the connection and the two tag ends pointing in either direction can interfere with casting performance. The knot can cause some friction going through the guides.

The double uni, however, is perfect for rigs where your leader will remain outside your rod tip. It’s also the right choice when casting distance and accuracy are not primary concerns. In most real-world scenarios, it will not inhibit casting ability enough that you’ll even notice.

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