problem with Albright

[peshooter]

Albright knot problem

Using 40# fluoro to 65# braid.
Read several good posts (Boiler, tap) on the modified Albright and the Tony Pena and I’ve been practicing tying the different variations while watching TV for the past few weeks. I keep having the same problem, the braid breaks right where it comes out of the knot, as if the fluoro is cutting it. I’ve tried several different variations of the knot, Albright special, modified Albright, reverse Albright, Tony Pena and out of 30 or so attempts, I would say 90% of the time, the braid breaks at the knot, between 24# and 34#. What am I doing wrong?

[Trayscool]

I dunno man the first one I ever tied is still attached and Ive caught many fish with it. What kind of braid/fluoro are you using? Maybe not tying it right?

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Trayscool

I dunno man the first one I ever tied is still attached and Ive caught many fish with it. What kind of braid/fluoro are you using? Maybe not tying it right?

X2...NEVER had one break on me. My rigs have always broken at either the hook with a SD knot or some random place in the middle of the leader from rubbing on the rocks. Make sure that you are exiting the loop the same way you came in. Also, lay your loops tight, don't put them on loose and expect it to come togeather when you tighten it.

Just to make sure we're on the same page...you should be forming the loop with your mono and wrapping the braid 7 up and 7 down, not the other way around.

[Bigfish69]

I too expierienced the same problem before going to the chinaman knot. The chinaman is quick easy and way stronger than the albright. I put up a tutorial on bds, just do a search here to find it. Good luck

69R

[Bigfish69]

ehh

[SALTYDAWG]

sounds like maybe some bad braid to me

[peshooter]

Originally Posted by JFK

X2...NEVER had one break on me. My rigs have always broken at either the hook with a SD knot or some random place in the middle of the leader from rubbing on the rocks. Make sure that you are exiting the loop the same way you came in. Also, lay your loops tight, don't put them on loose and expect it to come togeather when you tighten it.

Just to make sure we're on the same page...you should be forming the loop with your mono and wrapping the braid 7 up and 7 down, not the other way around.

thanks to all responses.

yes, I lay em tight, I've tried 7 up 7 down; 12 up 12 down; 12 down;
Im using Fluoro not mono though, could that be it? I could swear Im tying it correctly but must not be.

[One_Leg]

Mine never break anywhere except in the middle of the leader or at the hook.

Bad braid sounds like a distinct possibility. Try some different braid.

[peshooter]

Originally Posted by Bigfish69

I too expierienced the same problem before going to the chinaman knot. The chinaman is quick easy and way stronger than the albright. I put up a tutorial on bds, just do a search here to find it. Good luck

69R

thanks Ill check it out

Originally Posted by SALTYDAWG

sounds like maybe some bad braid to me

I was using some 65# braid at the end of a spool that my tackle shop gave me for free and I've also tried 65#power pro. the PP braid holds up when I tie a palomar straight to a hook, so I really don't think so, but thanks Saltydawg .

[peshooter]

I'm assuming Power pro is good but maybe it sucks Idunno

[brantc]

for that size line I like a uni to uni knot. Never had one fail quick and easy.

[ronzob]

Originally Posted by peshooter

I'm assuming Power pro is good but maybe it sucks Idunno

I've had the same thing happen with Power Pro, switched to Izor and JB and the problem went away.

R