Joining Braid backing to nylon-

[Cam Mundy]

Biminis work well with braid it was developed for the old flax lines then Dacron so it's well suited to braid as it isn't affected by friction heat like mono. For Mono doubles I prefer the Aussie plait there's no heat build up and and therefore no deformation in  the line it's a very forgiving know of I  mono as  well as being given easier to tie when you want a long double line.

[Prego]

I am not disputing that a PR is the strongest, as we all know it is almost a 100% connection. I just thought it being topshot/main line and not leader the braid would eventually cut through it

[Cam Mundy]

I am not disputing that a PR is the strongest, as we all know it is almost a 100% connection. I just thought it being topshot/main line and not leader the braid would eventually cut through it

Keep in mind that the knot works on the Chinese finger cuff principle it clamps down on the line so it can't cut through it. In theory it should work fine but I think the added security of catspawing two doubles together would let my mind rest at ease  a bit more.

[Prego]

I am not disputing that a PR is the strongest, as we all know it is almost a 100% connection. I just thought it being topshot/main line and not leader the braid would eventually cut through it

Keep in mind that the knot works on the Chinese finger cuff principle it clamps down on the line so it can't cut through it. In theory it should work fine but I think the added security of catspawing two doubles together would let my mind rest at ease  a bit more.

 

[REEFMAN]

Most of the above-mentioned knots will work.

The trick is for you to find a join that you are confident with, can reproduce consistently time and time again, and (for the R/Surfers) be able to reproduce consistently on a beach in a wind, and perhaps in the dark.

For me, my backing knot of choice is the 2 Bimini's joined by the CatsPaw. Can reproduce these consistently and without error in my time of need!

[Adolf]

Hi Guys, I hope this is not the dumbest question ever. Making a catspaw, is that with the braid or the mono, in other words does the braid grip on the mono or the mono on the braid? This is a new concept for me and I don't want to pay schoolfees.


Thanks for the best school UA.


 

[REEFMAN]

BRaid grips on the Mono....

[Adolf]

Thanks Reefman


The best explanation ever. Now I know too.