Daiwa Interline Knot

Rhet · Post by **Rhet** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:29 pm

Hi All

I have been using this knot (http://daiwafishing.com.au/?p=5242) for a while now with good success in thinner lines (4-6lb briad to same dia leader), but I've been thinking of giving it a go for my barra fishing, using 20-30lb mainline and 40lb leader.

Has anyone used this, or a similar knot with success?

It's a big change for me away from a Bimini and albright, but I feel the interline style knot will be better for casting. I'm just not sure about its strength and durability. The 'figure 8' in the knot leaves a bit of a bulge, but the overall diameter is considerbaly thinner than the albright, which is where I believe it will be an advantage.

It's the change away from the double in the main line and something new that I'm a bit cautious about. Human nature I guess, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it', but I don't want to end up like my old man where you can't teach an old dog new tricks!

Comments?

Cheers, Rhet

seano · Post by **seano** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:31 pm

Try the FG knot, it's the slimmest strongest knot there is.

BarraMick · Post by **BarraMick** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:34 am

is pretty much the "slim beauty" knot from step 1 to 8.
dont need to do the other steps.

max · Post by **max** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:15 am

I use the Slim Beauty with my interline,never used a Bimini in my life.

Rhet · Post by **Rhet** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:26 am

It does seem very similar to the slim beauty, which again is something I haven't used.

The "figure 8" on that doesn't cause any issues through the guides?

BarraMick · Post by **BarraMick** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:36 pm

not at all. especally when casting.
the "tags" are at the back of the knot on the slim beauty. so will only "clunk" on retreval.

max · Post by **max** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:47 pm

with the light gear Im using the 5 turn Surgeons knot works as well but only doing 4 turns ,this knot if it works for you is by far the easiest knot you can use,Google it.

Crusty · Post by **Crusty** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:48 am

X 2 for FG knot

smarty · Post by **smarty** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:19 am

Just thought i`d throw this in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e9XgPsWZao........

Est_1982 · Post by **Est_1982** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:10 pm

max wrote:with the light gear Im using the 5 turn Surgeons knot works as well but only doing 4 turns ,this knot if it works for you is by far the easiest knot you can use,Google it.

That knot looks too easy to tie to be any good, have you had any dramas with it?

googz · Post by **googz** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:13 pm

yeah imagine trying to tie that FG knot out on the boat after a few cans, yeaahhhNO

seano · Post by **seano** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:20 pm

I tie the FG knot at home OR if I have time while fishing ,if I need a quick leader knot I will tie a slim beauty.Generally you won't have to tie a leader knot while fishing if you use a FG knot because it's so good if you snag and have to bust of your loop knot will always break first.

ronje · Post by **ronje** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:01 pm

Try this one - Locked double sheet knot

Only 5 or 6 turns of single braid so very neat and compact. I gave up with Albrights etc. Too bulky for me and I couldn't get 'em tight and compact.

Small. Strong. No problems in guides.

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:25 pm

I'm with Seano, I like the FG knot, and back it up with a slim beauty if needed on the boat. Neither have failed on me with a fish and generally the braid breaks at a nick I didn't know I had or the connection knot from the leader to the lure.

dingaling · Post by **dingaling** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:52 pm

Yeh Rhet I am hearing you there, I have been a bimini and albright man for 15 or more years now and can tie both in the dark in the rain, i dont really want to try to learn something different either but I think i might have to get with the times..........

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