Leader on a jig rod?

[jdw174]

I just respooled my jig rod with 30lb Spiderwire Stealth but I'm having a devil of a time getting a leader joined (17lb Silver Thread using a blood knot). I started the day yesterday using a small swivel to attach the leader, but I wasn't happy with it and tied the SW directly to the jig. However, I just don't like that for some reason. What do the rest of you do?

[Danny]

I don't use a leader on my jig rod. Maybe that is why I don't do well with a jig...LOL

If you want a good knot, use a double uni-knot. I learned it from the Hank Parker show. I use it to attach my line to my backing line on my reels. I've never had one break, but then have only ever had one occassion to go past my knot.

To learn to tie this knot, go to google.com and search for "fishing knots" that's how I found the website that I used to learn many other knots. I had the website bookmarked on my other computer, so I'm sorry I can't give you the exact URL. However, it does show the knot I'm talking about.

Good luck,

Danny

[jdw174]

Thanx Danny. I'll give it a looksee.

[Viking]

Try an "Albright" knot. I use green fireline and vanish.