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Knots for braid vs mono

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Camhabib

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I’ve been trying new knots regularly and one of my favorite so far comes from fly fishing, the Orvis Knot. Quick, easy to tie, secure, and wastes very little line, more important for my fly leaders than surf. That said, I’ve rarely if ever seen it referenced for braid, only mono. 
 

This got me thinking - are there knots which are acceptable for mono but not braid? Is the Orvis one of them? Is there any way to calculate breaking strength or it’s strictly an empirically determined metric? 

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2 mins ago, FallenKell said:

Yes, there are knots acceptable for mono and not braid. Braid does not compress the way mono does and has a lot less friction sliding against itself. As a result there are lots of knots that worked fine for mono that do not hold with braid.

Are there any examples? I know that FG has material requirements, but that’s intended to be used with two dissimilar materials. 

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For me it's an improved clinch knot with both braid and mono for, swivels, direct to hook, and TA style clips.  Only caveat, I go through the eye twice with the braid....because I was told I had to a million years ago lol.

 

For shocker to braid, it's Alberto.  There's differing opinions on both knots, along with anecdotal and semi-scientific "evidence" that both knots have higher failure rates, or less strength.  However, I have complete confidence in these knots due to the number of large fish they've held up to.  That said, my "confidence" should also be considered anecdotal and non-scientific.  ....it's more an empirical proof in the puddin thing.

 

If memory serves, Salt Strong has Youtubes testing various knot strength.  IMO, the line itself likely presents a strong variable that would have to be considered.  I wonder if it can be said that knot X is superior in strength to Y, sans testing with every possible braid/mono combination...  I don't know the answers, nor do I know if testing like this has been done, so I go with my empirical puddin lol.                    

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5 hours ago, MDsurffishing said:

Are you saying you can't use braid to braid?

My understanding is that the braid actually compresses into the mono, which is what provides the actual function of the knot. Can the FG be done braid to braid?

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46 mins ago, Camhabib said:

My understanding is that the braid actually compresses into the mono, which is what provides the actual function of the knot. Can the FG be done braid to braid?

Absolutely, I've been doing it for years. So many videos of South Africans doing it and factory sponsored Penn UK! I would never go back to heavy mono. I use 80lb braid mainline and 200lb leader. Casts great and you only feel the knot when retrieving 

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10 hours ago, Camhabib said:

My understanding is that the braid actually compresses into the mono, which is what provides the actual function of the knot. Can the FG be done braid to braid?

That is exactly how an FG works, and exactly why I do not feel good about the concept behind that type connection. I fish with many that use the FG and love it....they also bust on me for not using it.

 

For lack of a better word, I prefer the "mechanical" connection of a double uni or alberto. Of course both leave you with larger knot than what you have with an FG, but at least for me, it's not a deal breaker. We all have our idiosyncrasies...

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Orvis knot is fine for braid to mono leader.  I've never tried it braid to braid, but I suspect that it would perform quite well.  An alternative to the Orvis knot is the J knot which is quite similar.  I use it on the boat/beach when I don't have the time to tie an FG knot.  

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