spectra to spectra connections

little Tunny · Jan-23-2006, 07:50 PM

What is your go to, no failure, connection for solid spectra - solid spectra?
I've been testing the uni-uni for this, and am not real confident in it.
Any problems with just tying 2 biminis and looping them?
Would a sleeve of hollow with overhand knots and glue work? Got an overhand knot in my mainline once, resulted in a breakoff.
There has to be a strong, reliable connection for this. Help.

CliffHanger · Jan-24-2006, 07:19 AM

In your situation, I have found that the Bimini's on each line, connected with a 4-turn loop-to-loop, works great!!!!

The knots are small and will go thru the guides easily.

You could sleeve it, crimp it and off you go. (more costly & time consuming)

rodblder · Jan-24-2006, 08:54 AM

Jerry Brown recommends a uni-uni for solid to solid connections with a bit of his glue for insurance. I've used this and never had a failure.

Basil · Jan-24-2006, 09:54 AM

I'm with rodbldr on that, uni-uni and a drop of superglue.

little Tunny · Jan-24-2006, 10:20 AM

Guess I wasn't putting enough wraps on the uni. Just tried a few by wrapping each uni 12 times, was only wrapping 5 or 6 times.
Tested with 40#. Knot broke at 31#. No glue.
Feel much better about this knot now. Won't forget to use the glue!

Cliffman, why a 4 turn loop to loop, instead of 2?

CliffHanger · Jan-24-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by little Tunny

Cliffman, why a 4 turn loop to loop, instead of 2?

No special reason. It works for me, more wraps. The two turns would hold just as well.

I, too, agree on the double uni's.