Mono to Fluoro Leader Question: I have 10lb mono (.011 diameter) reeled up and would like to start experimenting with a fluoro leader for the first time. I was gifted a 30lb leader...

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Mono to Fluoro Leader Question

Jul 19, 2021 10:46:51 #

FS Digest

I have 10lb mono (.011 diameter) reeled up and would like to start experimenting with a fluoro leader for the first time. I was gifted a 30lb leader that has a .020 diameter.

I understand there are certain knots that allow for different diameter lines to be connected.

Is it not advisable to connect a leader line practically twice the diameter size? Currently, I have decided on using an Alberto Knot and not have it go through the guides. I welcome other suggestions.

I couldn't find a chart on line that provides some guidances on diameter matching between mono and fluoro. It's been mostly to braided mains.

Thanks in advance.

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by TeepsO

Jul 19, 2021 11:16:55 #

Fishin'Slug Loc: Rockaway Beach, MO

Uni-knot, is what I would use, double uni-knot in this case, or a Palomar.

Jul 19, 2021 12:25:53 #

Shutupandfish Loc: Transplanted roots back to Wyoming

With 10lb mainline I’m wondering how small your guides are, any knot 30 lb may be too big for them so you would have to keep your leader short enough not to enter guides

Jul 20, 2021 13:26:49 #

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

Yea that knot will be a big un
What is the reasoning for flouro leader on mono main line. ??

Jul 20, 2021 13:38:46 #

agatemaggot Loc: iowa

Ben Bragg wrote:

Yea that knot will be a big un
What is the reasoning for flouro leader on mono main line. ??

Because EVERYONE is talking Flouro leaders ! They aren't for everything !

Jul 20, 2021 13:52:14 #

DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)

FS Digest wrote:

I have 10lb mono (.011 diameter) reeled up and wou... (show quote)

TeepsO - this chart doesn't do a side by side comparison but lists the lines by weight. You can then extract diameter equivalents.

Attached file:
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Jul 20, 2021 15:59:50 #

Shutupandfish Loc: Transplanted roots back to Wyoming

Ben Bragg wrote:

Yea that knot will be a big un
What is the reasoning for flouro leader on mono main line. ??

I’ve only used fluorocarbon when going with a braid mainline or tying hook to swivel in a rig

Jul 20, 2021 19:46:31 #

madonemike Loc: Southern California

FS Digest wrote:

I have 10lb mono (.011 diameter) reeled up and wou... (show quote)

I would use the Uni knot. It is a knot you need to learn to tie and I have even in darkness.

Jul 21, 2021 01:18:53 #

trlittle Loc: Chico CA

double uni-knot

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