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What knot? Land-based knot guide

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October 9, 2023

"What knot should I use to tie my braid to my leader?" The answer depends on a few things but getting a knot wrong can result in it breaking at less than 50% line strength.

Tying the right not is all about what knot suits you best. Find out what you're good at and perfect it.

Thanks you to the boys over at Morning Tide Fishing for putting this guide together.

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