leader knot help

[Jackcridland]

Got the patto round coming up in a few weeks n last week I broke a bone in my thumb , n now its in a splint it makes doing things tough especially trying to tie knots with out being able to use ya main thumb, any recommendations on some leader knots that are a bit easier to tie, useing 0.6 pe with 5-4 lb leader thanks

[Twoshoes]

Worse case Scenario, the Daiwa knot tool is pretty good and doesn't really require your thumb. I tie horrible knots personally and this little thing has helped me with micro guide issues.

[Green Hornet]

4 or 5 turn surgeons knot.
Nothing could be simpler I reckon.

[smicko]

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

4 or 5 turn surgeons knot.
Nothing could be simpler I reckon.

Bingo!!

[jamiej]

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

4 or 5 turn surgeons knot.
Nothing could be simpler I reckon.

3 turn surgeons. I use it all the time.
Why go over board.

[Luvias_R]

Improved albright. 8 turns down and 6 back up, easy as and have never failed for me.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

4 or 5 turn surgeons knot.
Nothing could be simpler I reckon.

This! ^

[smicko]

Originally Posted by Luvias_R

Improved albright. 8 turns down and 6 back up, easy as and have never failed for me.

Try it with one thumb!! Twit...

[Jackcridland]

Thanks for the tips fellas got some practicing to do

[tchoklat]

+1 for three turn surgeons knot for all light applications. With heavier leader I use the Allbright special.

[joelozzy]

Happy user of the Surgeon knot aswell.

Have only ever done 5 turn for all diameters.

To the users who use 3 turn wouldn't it be best to use less turns for larger diameter line like your typical uni knot? How does it go on 3 pound leaders etc?

Will have to give the 3 turn a crack!

[The Doctor]

Originally Posted by Jackcridland

Got the patto round coming up in a few weeks n last week I broke a bone in my thumb , n now its in a splint it makes doing things tough especially trying to tie knots with out being able to use ya main thumb, any recommendations on some leader knots that are a bit easier to tie, useing 0.6 pe with 5-4 lb leader thanks

Sorry to hear about your thumb but maybe consider this misfortune a perfect opportunity to experiment with light fluorocarbon line fishing? Something like 4 lb Seaguar Tatsu or something similar.

[Luvias_R]

Originally Posted by smicko

Try it with one thumb!! Twit...

Clever

[Kim]

It's an excuse to go out and buy a few more combos and give your mate
a six pack to tie the leaders for you

[Apache]

gave the slim beauty a go without a dominant thumb tied it in 3mins.