The problem I have with the Albright and everything like it, where we wrap braid around doubled mono, is that the mono tag end tends to stand out at a slight angle and and up on the guides. If you can tie a perfect Albright (Alberto, ...) every time and don't experience this issue, more power to you. I can't.
Captain Lou, what you describe here sounds like a Bristol or No-name knot, which is what I use. It's a great knot: easy to tie, compact, and strong. The IGFA rates it very highly, if that matters. The mono tag end can be trimmed to about a millimeter, and sticks out at a right angle so that it has no tendency to hook onto a guide.
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Originally Posted by Capt. Lou
Best is not required in 95%!of fishing applications ! The reverse Albright where the mono is wrapped around a double length of braid is suitable for 95%!of applications. The key to this knot is to double ur braid via Bimini , surgeons or spider hitch,PRIOR to mono wrap & go thru braid loop eyes coming & going !
When cinching do it in one complete smooth motion u til it stops !
I use gloves to complete to get it seated correctly !
Other knots R harder to tie when u need to work fast , I've personally taken Tuna to 200#!'s with this knot & I'm sure can land much bigger fish !
Best re rigging bottom knot going , fast simple & strong !
If u need ultimate strong knots then core spliced is my choice with HC braid ! A couple of companies now offer braid that can be core spliced down to 30HC . Toro Tamer braid is one that excels in this application
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