I have recently swapped to an FC leader but I’m having a lot of trouble with the braid cutting the FC at the knot. I was wondering if anyone had some tips for me

Do FG knot and use that braid cutting to FC as advantage.

What knot are you using to make your connection? I always use the Alberto knot and haven’t had any issues with it. 

1 hour ago, ATA said:

Do FG knot and use that braid cutting to FC as advantage.

I also do it.  Love about 10-12' leader to help with clear water, shock absorption, and less reties.  The FG knot reels right up and casts well too.  I tie it with this method but others have posted some nice ways to do it as well.  Search the site for FG knot and it should come up.

 

scott

 

 

 

I do a uni uni knot on thin lines. Overhand FC knot to braid uni knot on thick lines. I never had a fish break me off and it’s hard enough to break the line when I get hung up. There’s no way I’m tying these fancier more complicated knots in 6lb braid and 8 to 12lb FC in more than 5mph winds with my contacts on, unless I’m bringing my reading glasses fishing with me.

 

59 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

I also do it.  Love about 10-12' leader to help with clear water, shock absorption, and less reties.  The FG knot reels right up and casts well too.  I tie it with this method but others have posted some nice ways to do it as well.  Search the site for FG knot and it should come up.

 

scott

 

 

 

The only problem with the fg knot is that I fish for trout around heave cover and have to use an 8lb leader. And tightening the fg knot down cuts through. 

13 minutes ago, Cam said:

The only problem with the fg knot is that I fish for trout around heave cover and have to use an 8lb leader. And tightening the fg knot down cuts through. 

On my finesse spinning I've been using the Albright Knot for a decade or so without any issues. Maybe that'll work for you.  

 

 

scott

7 hours ago, Cam said:

The only problem with the fg knot is that I fish for trout around heave cover and have to use an 8lb leader. And tightening the fg knot down cuts through. 

Trout fisherman here, try an Albright.  It's small and shouldn't cut through your leader.  It's really easy to tie on the water as well.