What knot should a person use for Fireline to Leadcore?

[Markerboy1]

I am looking for the best knot to use with 12-lb-fireline/18-lb-leadcore. I tried the Surgeons and the Albright knot but when testing the knot strength the fire line seems to cut the braid/leadcore and does not hold up. I did peeled back the braid and removed the lead with same results. Was wondering what others use for knots

Thanks

Markerboy

[MJCatfish]

I've used the Willis Knot and have had success. If you do an internet search for it, you'll find some nice tutorials on it.

It's a little easier with mono, but possible with fireline.

Good luck!

MJ

[Markerboy1]

Thanks I will give this one a try and see how it holds

Markerboy

[Borch]

I've used it with botth braid and mono. Increase the length to 5-6" and tie at least 3 overhand knots in the section. It will hold just fine.

[mainbutter]

I've had LOTS of issues tying ANY material directly to fireline.. it just seems to cut. I have tried about 4 different line-to-line knots and even had fireline cut through 100lb mono.

*sigh*

I like fireline, but I've given up and have zero confidence in tying a leader to it directly.

I strictly use soft braided lines like power pro and spider wire now.

[deadeye]

If it were to mono I have always used a Uni to Uni knot and found that to work really well. It takes a little practice but I have never had it fail when tied properly.

That Willis knot seems like the trick. Gotta love YouTube for learning stuff like that!

[Northlander]

I use nothing but Power Pro now and use a back to back uni knot.