JMitch

Thanks guys. I am thinking that I am tying the knot too right then. I will pay more attention. In response to why don’t I just use straight mono? I use too. Once I tried braided line I will never go back to straight mono. Totally out performs mono. No line memory issues and almost no backlash issues. Also if I go straight braid it is too hard too break if I get snagged. Braid with mono leader seems to work great.

I have had some issues lately with my knot breaking. I have always tied what I call the Trilene knot and also the Palomar knot. I am using 12-14 lb test monofilament line as a leader on 20-30 lb braid. Many times I have the knot break leaving a little “curlyQ” on the line were it breaks. I am assuming that is the knot break and not just the line breaking. I have used the knots for decades and had no problem in the past. Any help would be appreciated.