Thread: Crimps for fluorocarbon leader

I am having trouble with tying good knots; I do pretty good with the braid line, but have trouble with the heavier mono or fluorocarbon leader. I was fishing the pier last Friday with a ¾ oz Kastmaster silver spoon tied to a 40lb fluorocarbon leader and hooked up with very nice Spanish that got away because the of a poorly tied knot. I am thinking that I may be better served by using a crimp to tie the lure on to the leader. My question is what size and type of crimp would work best for me. Thanks

Have you tried a 4 or 5 turn Uni knot? That's what I use for all my big# flouro leaders.

Originally Posted by RamZ

Have you tried a 4 or 5 turn Uni knot? That's what I use for all my big# flouro leaders.

Yes, I even have a tool for tying varies knots, but I'm not very good at it and it takes me a lot of time. I was thinking a simple crimp might work better and take less time.

they make light-weight crimps that will work with 40#, I used to use them on trolling leaders. You can flatten them with a pair of regular pliers, just don't over-crimp.
Might want to stop by J&M, that is where I got mine years ago.
Make sure to get the flat black ones, not the shiny black or silver.

I'm not a fan of crimps.
Too much terminal movement, and MORE likely to fail (or get bit off) IMHO

You'd be better served to study up on your knot tying ;-)

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not an expert by any means but i concur.

I use the Uni knot for all my leader knots and the double Uni for braid to mono or fluorocarbon and don't have any problems. I use the silver ones with the special crimper on 100lb mono for my chuggers . Never tried it on mono but used to use it a lot on 7 strand.

I use the Uni knot for all my leader knots and the double Uni for braid to mono or fluorocarbon and don't have any problems. I use the silver Alum. ones with the special crimper on 100lb mono for my chuggers . Never tried it on small mono but used to use it a lot on 7 strand. Check out 15Knots Everyone needs to know on Wired 2 Fish for help.

I use the Uni knot for all my leader knots and the double Uni for braid to mono or fluorocarbon and don't have any problems. I use the silver Alum. ones with the special crimper on 100lb mono for my chuggers . Never tried it on small mono but used to use it a lot on 7 strand. Check out 15Knots Every fisherman needs to know on Wired 2 Fish for help.

Originally Posted by Pier#r

I'm not a fan of crimps.
Too much terminal movement, and MORE likely to fail (or get bit off) IMHO

You'd be better served to study up on your knot tying ;-)

I thought the answer would be to sharpen up on my knot abilities, but had to ask. Thanks guys I always appreciate the advice.