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Tom Rowland
How To Tie The J Knot for Braid to Fluorocarbon

The J Knot was taught to me by Dave Justice and has been a standby in my fishing ever since.  It is a simple knot, really, that combines the best of 2 knots to create a strong, reliable and quick knot for fluorocarbon to braid...

How To Tie The J Knot for Braid to Fluorocarbon
knots
Tom Rowland
How To Tie The Non Slip Mono Loop

Tom Rowland give step by step instructions for tying the Non Slip Mono Loop Knot. Watch and learn..

How To Tie The Non Slip Mono Loop
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Tom Rowland
The Lower Keys Highway

S15:E6 - “The Lower Keys Highway” (2020)

Captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor head to the Lower Keys for Tarpon and various types of Jacks.

The Lower Keys Highway
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Tom Rowland
Blackfin In The Keys

S15:E5 - “Blackfin In The Keys” (2020)

Captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor venture to the Atlantic oceanside of the Keys for Blackfin Tuna.

Blackfin In The Keys
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Tom Rowland
How to Deep Drop for Barrel Fish - A Rare ...

The Florida Everglades make up one of the most well-known and treasured American National Parks. They are also being “strangled” by water issues. Since the damming of the Kissimmee River, the Everglades’ primary source of freshwater, this beautiful fishery has seen “endangered wildlife populations, declining water quality, water mismanagement, [and] extensive urban and agricultural development,” according to Captains For Clean Water, a conservation organization dedicated to restoring the health and natural beauty of the Everglades. Read more on Waypoint…

How to Deep Drop for Barrel Fish - A Rare Monster From the Deep | WAYPOINT

Braid to Fluorocarbon

How To Tie The TR Knot for Braid to Fluorocarbon [VIDEO]

How To Tie The TR Knot for Braid to Fluorocarbon [VIDEO]

The TR knot is a hybrid knot that takes the best qualities of the FG/Sebile/Delph knot and combines them with the Uni Knot.  I came up with this knot because I really liked the FG/Sebile/Delph knot, but it would not work well with some brands of braid combined with some brands of fluorocarbon.  When the FG knot is able to grab, it is the strongest connection, in my opinion, but I experienced some frustration with a few brands and finishes.

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The 6 Best Knots For Braided Line To Heavy Monofiliment Leaders

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The 6 Best Knots For Braided Line To Heavy Monofiliment Leaders

I really use about 6 knots to attach braid to either Fluorocarbon or Monofiliment leaders. Here are my favorites:

#1 The J Knot- This is my Go-To knot for most quick leader ties. I have a lot of confidence in this one.

Favorite Braided Line For Saltwater Fishing And The Top 3 Braid to Fluorocarbon Knots | Daiwa J Braid

Favorite Braided Line For Saltwater Fishing And The Top 3 Braid to Fluorocarbon Knots | Daiwa J Braid

Braided line is essential for inshore fishing. Learn how Daiwa J-Braid compares in strength, castability, and round profile performance and why it is my choice