Which knot for glass line & shooting line?

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Hey guys,

which knot is the best to attach a glass line (intermediate) to a nylon shooting line?

I’ve tried braided loops but these seem to come apart after a while and will probably break when I hook the fish of a life time.

A regular nail knot sounds useable but I’ve been told that the coating on these glass lines aren’t very strong so too much pressure might slide the coating off from the core.

Anyone using something strong & easy to tie?

Jay

[Zach Matthews]

Jay I am not clear here.

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Zach, yes a clear head with a monocore center. Sorry for the confusion.

Trying not to get too big a knot is better preventing hang ups when going through the guides.

Jay

[Buzz Bryson]

What Zach said.

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So, now I got a loop on my running line that’s large enough to pass through the reel for easy exchange of the shooting head. The good ‘ole Perfection knot on the nylon running line did the trick.
I’m using the Rio shooting line: http://www.rioproducts.com/product.php?recKey=113

But I’m still looking for an easy & strong alternative to the braided loop connection to attach the shooting head to the shooting line. If nothing else comes along, I’ll probably end up with braided loop again.

Anyone else?

Jay

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