Willis knot with Suffix 832 lead core

  • steve-o
    Des Moines, IA
    Posts: 134
    August 28, 2015 at 6:44 pm #1562649

    Holy Cow, are my eyes getting that bad or is tying the willis knot with the gor-tex sheathing a pain in the rear? I can’t get it threaded and I’m headed out the door to walk the dog so I can try and calm down. Anyone have a trick they can share on how to get this done or is there another knot that will work for this set up.

    jon amundson
    Posts: 143
    August 28, 2015 at 9:05 pm #1562685

    Not a Willis knot but a small swivel can be realed through most leadcore reals. I use spro brand

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    Timmy
    Posts: 1235
    August 28, 2015 at 9:15 pm #1562695

    I dulled a larger sized sewing needle so the point was more blunt…..,that threaded fine – pulling my leader material through. Then I misplaced the needle and ended up uni-2-uni knotting it.

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    August 28, 2015 at 9:27 pm #1562697

    Been some lengthy research from members here on topic and I know its highly recommended to run a swivel to your leader. Otherwise the sheathing will break down faster than normal.

    If you are trying to connect backer that’s another thing.

    chomps
    Sioux City IA
    Posts: 3974
    August 29, 2015 at 9:28 am #1562749

    So some sort of clamp or what holds your leadcore onto to the one side of the swivel?

    steve-o
    Des Moines, IA
    Posts: 134
    August 29, 2015 at 9:35 am #1562750

    I should have mentioned that I’m trying to attach the backing to the lead core. I used #10 mono for my backing.

    roadhunter
    Posts: 47
    August 29, 2015 at 10:36 am #1562755

    You must use a swivel. TRUST ME!

    steve-o
    Des Moines, IA
    Posts: 134
    August 29, 2015 at 10:40 am #1562756

    Roadhunter, do I need a swivel when attaching the backing to the lead core? I used #10 mono for my backing. I understand I need one between my lead core and leader. Thanks.

    biggill
    East Bethel, MN
    Posts: 11321
    August 29, 2015 at 10:43 am #1562757
    roadhunter wrote:

    You must use a swivel. TRUST ME!

    I disagree. I’ve been using this line for years trolling superior without one issue.

    Although, I always use at least one swivel near the bait. This you must do.

    bclii
    MN/AZ
    Posts: 478
    August 29, 2015 at 10:45 am #1562758

    use a large sewing needle backwards. Works great!

    steve-o
    Des Moines, IA
    Posts: 134
    August 29, 2015 at 4:00 pm #1562781

    Thanks for all of the responses. If I’d taken some time and opened up the packaging I would have seen the 2 knots they recommend for tying on the backing and tying on a swivel.

    biggill
    East Bethel, MN
    Posts: 11321
    August 29, 2015 at 4:52 pm #1562787

    I forgot to mention that when I had issues trying to tie 20lb+ mono to lead core I switched over to the Albright knot. Seems to work great.

    This is by far my favorite line to line knot.

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