4 lb mono spooling knot

[mozingo1952]

I have always used a double uni. If your topshot is half the spool , it should not cause any problems. all my reels are filled about half way with mono,
then braid on top. If the knot starts to be a problem , it is time for more braid.

Mo

[gillchaser999]

When adding small diameter (2#) line to the backing line , I tie a knot using a three turn improved clincher knot to each line for a small knot . It just has to hold the lines together under the primary line . With 4# try a two wrap .
When spooling new line , I hand wrap four or five wraps over the knot at the top of the spool .
Never had any issues .
On my 1000 size reels , I’ll usually do halfway with my backing line , that usually gives me about 125-150 yards of 2# primary line .

[ultraslab]

Alberto Knot | Uncle Jim Tool | JR Fishing Tools & Accessories
I'm in no way affiliated with this tool but the Uncle Jim tool for tying an alberto not is pretty cool. Bought one on a whim and liked it so much bought 2 more one for each boat and one that I gave to my fishing partner. Some of you may nimble enough to tie this without help but straight out of the box watching a short video I was able to tie a perfect knot in a few seconds. Pretty cool tool for 20 bucks IMHO. Scott

[BobC]

I’ve had good luck with a two or three turn surgeon’s knot narrow profile. I take great care lubing and snugging the knot down.
Bob

[Ranger690]

Uni to Uni it fine. It's been working for you. Just retie it again and wet it and pull slow. Put on your readers and watch it twist into place. 3 wraps each side is fine. If it still acts up, cast out to access the knot and put a wrap of electrical tape over it, like the baitcaster guys do sometimes.

[Mstr Dan]

I want to tank you guys... had never heard of the Alberto knot... had to learn it! I do like it but old fingers and eyes makes some knots a bit testy for me, LOL

As Ketchn would say.... Clumsy fingers is my Indian name!

[marku]

Thanks for your response. Deep in the spool definitely. I'll do the granny knot.

[marku]

Thanks Skeeter . not too eager to learn the Albright knot since I've generally had no problem with double uni. Its easy to tie and for crappie fishing i limit it to 5 wraps which keeps the bulk down. Will try the granny knot for the reel connection

[marku]

i've been driven bananas and never again will!