i want to use a fluoro leader tied to braid. How long should the leader be for fishing most texas rigged plastics? Also I have been having trouble with the knot slipping when tying the two lines together. Any suggestions there.

Leader length 2-3 feet is what I normally use.  For the knot I use the double uni-knot and have never had any issues with the knot slipping or failing.

Later,

I use between 2-4 ft. depending on the clarity of the water. What knot are you tying to join the two lines.

For lines of similar diameter: Blood Knot

http://www.animatedknots.com/bloodknot/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

For lines of different size: Albright Knot

http://www.animatedknots.com/albright/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

8-)

Roadwarrior - FYI, but you linked the Bloodknot in your Albright knot link as well (both links are the bloodknot).

Thanks!

Corrected.

8-)  

I always add a little glue to the knot also to help hold.

in fresh, i dont use a leader.... just straight suffix braid....

but in salt, i use a mono leader....

about 6ft in length....

the knot i use is the improved albright.....

ive never had it fail...

if your having problems, i suggest giving it a try...

(the improved albright is wrapped down as well as up.... just google it)

I use a double uni knot and never have problems. I use about 2 - 3 feet of leader most of the time, longer can make casting a problem, especially with a casting reel. P - Line CFX fluorocarbon leader is by far the best.

For lines of different size: Albright Knot

I meant to ask, do you prefer the Albright over the uni to uni and if so, why?

I'm looking at the smallest "bump" I can get without

sacrificing strength. Several knots work just fine,

but it seems to me the Blood Knot and Albright

create the least disruption in the line flow.

8-)

I'm going to try the blood knot today. Thanks for all the tips fellas. I'll let you know how it goes.