I must have hung up 50 times last season - not a single failure of this knot. Once you "get it," its a snap to do - and the results are truly excellent. It is actually very easy to use - the secret is in using the proper tension (or tightness) setting for the little spool. I was too conservative, because as it turns out, I LOVE tying this one! I didn't want to spend the coin initially, as I wasn't sure I'd "enjoy" tying this knot. Shimano offers one that is far better built for like quadruple the price. I got my bobbin from AliExpress, I think it was like $10, shipped. Hey, does anyone else here use the PR Bobbin? Its a "way cool" knot to tie - once mastered. I think "the Plan" for me at least, is to stick with the PR Bobbin when initially setting up my rods in my garage, and if I should have to replace a long tog rod leader whilst on the boat, then the SC will get the nod. If I had, I'da probably used the Double Uni - which I do not care for, first, because when tied with 40lb mono or flouro it clangs through my tiptop and smaller guides, and second, because its the weakest of all the braid/leader knots. I experienced zero failures with this knot though, which is the goal.Īs a result, I never lost a leader, nor did I need to cut one back to the point of having to replace it. So in my searching, last season I stuck with the PR Bobbin, which had a little bit of a learning curve to properly master. For longer leaders, its not possible to use a swivel, you need a knot that will run through the guides, with a minimum of hanging. One that's both strong and easy to tie."įor a casting with a relatively short leader, I wouldn't bother with learning any of these knots. Therefore the use of a strong, very slim knot is needed, hence my explorations for such a knot. So its not unusual to use a 7 -10' leader. On most tog setups a longer shock/abrasion leader is needed, in case one has to deal with high-rise obstructions. what you are suggesting is a leader that doesn't have to enter the tip top - because using a swivel would preclude that from happening. I think there's some confusion on this thread regarding the "why," if not the "how." So let me clarify - as I wrote earlier: Hiya Artie, good to see you here! Yes, of course a swivel with a couple of improved clinches is easier.