Tackle Tip Thursday Vol 216 (Connection Series: Albright Knot)

[@CurrentJAM]

Thanks Rick. If we are using hollow core, what’s the max difference in size would you recommend. Example 80lb hollow core, what’s the max flouro that should be used when splicing

[@SearcherSportfishing]

From Rick: "An excellent question, and one without a black and white answer. The first school of thought would be to never exceed your backing strength. Meaning if we have 80# hollow core backing, we shouldn’t use more than 80# fluoro. However, there are some times when we are using the topshot purely for abrasion resistance. We’ll use knife jigging at night as our example. We are using an “80#” 2-speed outfit. It’s backed with 80# hollow spectra and it’s our dedicated night time jig outfit. Even though the rod is still ment for 80, our drags are set for 80, etc. we may put 130# into the backing and eliminate the need for a leader on your knife jig. You won’t be fishing any more drag, but you might be better off if the fish swallows your jig, or you find yourself in a tangle. Those are the 2 schools of thought. As long as you can fit your fluorocarbon into the hollow spectra, there is no limit to the size of line from a connection strength stand point."