Hi Sealiners
I've had a few unlucky breaks since spooling up with 50 pound braid last year, and need to top it back up to max. This will require splicing, and I'm struggling with what the best method would be.
I tested with stitching the one into the other and tying each tag end with a half hitch plus a 2-turn half hitch but felt it broke too easy. Same with bimini to bimini / cat's paw...
Both methods broke at the knot.
Also checked out double-uni - worst result by far.
Google is little help, and the on-topic forums I've found here don't really point to one "best" method, plus the most recent is nearly 2 years old - I was hoping since then someone's found the "ultimate" braid to braid connection?
Two that I saw / haven't tried yet:
- 50+ turn loose Bimini to 7 turn Yucatan?
- stitched loop to Bob Sands?
Any help / advice would be most appreciated.
I've had a few unlucky breaks since spooling up with 50 pound braid last year, and need to top it back up to max. This will require splicing, and I'm struggling with what the best method would be.
I tested with stitching the one into the other and tying each tag end with a half hitch plus a 2-turn half hitch but felt it broke too easy. Same with bimini to bimini / cat's paw...
Both methods broke at the knot.
Also checked out double-uni - worst result by far.
Google is little help, and the on-topic forums I've found here don't really point to one "best" method, plus the most recent is nearly 2 years old - I was hoping since then someone's found the "ultimate" braid to braid connection?
Two that I saw / haven't tried yet:
- 50+ turn loose Bimini to 7 turn Yucatan?
- stitched loop to Bob Sands?
Any help / advice would be most appreciated.