Correct knot for braid to florocarb?

Hi guys,
I’ve fished mono since I’ve been 6 years old. I’m heading to the Carribean to fish snook and tarpon and have a Q about the correct knot for tying braid to florocarbon.
What do all of you do? Barrel swivel?

Thanks. Don

This comes up often. I like the double uni. The other one you’ll hear is the Albright.

I also only use the double uni knot on any braid/mono connection.

I’ve never had a problem.

Jack

Double Albright

If the Albright beat the Uni to Uni on knot wars, then the Double Albright has to be stronger than the Double Uni.

I use blood.

Back to back uni all the way.

Slim beauty is a great knot for inshore, nearshore fishing, no need to double the line with a Bimini, single works fine. Easy to tie, slips through the guides. Never knew it existed until a captain in Belize taught me the knot 4 years ago. Since then, I’ve seen several other captains use it in Florida and other saltwater destinations. I’ve been a braid to mono convert since the early days and used uni to uni almost exclusively. I’ve now switched to the slim beauty for almost all braid to hard line connections when the leader is 12 lb or greater. Regardless of what knot you decide to use practice with different dia. lines and you’ll find out what works best for you.

Check out the “Tie-Fast Knot Tool”. It’s a great tool for tying fluorocarbon leaders to braid and I love it. It makes it so much easier and faster to tie and the knot has excellent strength – it’s very similar to a back to back uni knot.

Here’s a YouTube Video on it: YouTube LINK

And you can buy it at Cabelas for $7.99: Cabelas LINK

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Check out the “Tie-Fast Knot Tool”. It’s a great tool for tying fluorocarbon leaders to braid and I love it. It makes it so much easier and faster to tie and the knot has excellent strength – it’s very similar to a back to back uni knot.

Here’s a YouTube Video on it: YouTube LINK

And you can buy it at Cabelas for $7.99: Cabelas LINK

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I might have to pick one of these up, thanks! Looks perfect for someone that has so-so vision and spazz fingers…like me.

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I might have to pick one of these up, thanks! Looks perfect for someone that has so-so vision and spazz fingers…like me.

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They work great

The most recent Knot Wars crowned a new champion that beat the Uni-Uni, Albright, Blood Knot, etc. It’s called the “J” knot. Looks strong and easier to tie than the others. Haven’t tried it yet but want to experiment with it this season.