SPECIES SELECTOR
Pick the fish.
Build the setup.
LEADERS
Why use a
leader?
Less visible
Use fluorocarbon near the bait when braid visibility could matter.
More abrasion resistance
A tougher final section takes the rubbing from rock, wood and structure.
Easier rigging
Change terminal strength/material without respooling the reel.
Beginner example: 10 lb braid → 6–10 lb fluorocarbon leader → lure. Join them with a Double Uni knot.
KNOTS
Learn these
four first.
Palomar
Strong choice for hooks, lures and braid.
Improved Clinch
Classic mono/fluoro terminal knot.
Uni
Versatile general-purpose knot.
Double Uni
Simple braid-to-leader connection.