Merry Christmas one & all!
I got a deal on a 200m spool of Penn Dynabraid 20lb/0.22mm braid (I think they have a newer product out now). I could put the whole spool on my reel -- it is exactly the right amount to fill the spool of my new 2500 reel -- but I think I might instead put on 50m of 10lb (0.30mm) line as backing, that way I can equip two reel/spools. Good idea or not?
What knot would you use to join mono to braid - an Allbright? I've been using this variation ("Alberto knot") since last year:
http://www.stripersonline.com/Pages/...tos_knot.shtml
but both seem a little bulky & can spoil casts, so I try to avoid the need to join line.
I was planning to use the Palomar knot for joining clips, hooks, etc. - seems strong, simple & suitable for braid. I see Penn recommend the 'Dynabraid clinch knot' - like a regular half blood knot but with the line doubled.
Looking forward to doing some fishing!
