65lb Barkley braid on some 150lb cheap kastking mono. Does the knot look like it will hold? I’m gonna use this rod for 5 footer sharks in obx and Myrtle beach How long should this leader be? And what wire leader should I use?
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Also does that line look like it’s fraying?
Not close. Your warps need to be touching and tighter. Also add more half hitches before and after you cut your tag end.
Your loops around the mono need to be much tighter/closer together. Shouldn’t be gaps. You should pull some mono through, scrunching those loops together as you do before tying it off and pulling tight. I wouldn’t fish this knot.
This video helped me really learn the FG knot. https://youtu.be/qQmUN0L4F6c?si=R8Waj5oMgwJzbWWX
I believe the loops should be closer together and tighter. Should also snip back more of your main line your line looks frayed.
For sharks just use crimps and wire man. Also the leader should be at least the length of the shark you are targeting. The leader is there so the shark skin doesn’t cut the braid.