anyone using new ultrathin Seaguar braid

[Pete43]

If so, what kind of leader to braid knot are you using? My favorite connection knots that I've used for years with other braids, even 6 lb braids, don't do well with this latest seaguar stuff. After tying what seems to be a perfect knot, the braid, although closely trimmed with good braid cutters, seems to fluff and unravel after a few casts, Has anyone else had this problem? The same thing occurs with FG knots, back-to-back uniknot, and other good braid to fluoro knots. Any thoughts or experiences? thanks,

[ECobb91]

Have you tried the Alberto knot?

some braids inherently are not friendly to leader knots (kanzen, Gliss, Fireline, nanofil, etc). Unfortunately through trial and error you’ll find one that works for that specific line. As an example, I used Gliss on my trout rod and neither blood knots nor uni knots held; an alberto was the only one that worked for me

[DrewFlu33]

You're probably trimming it too close. I've had that issue with thin braids across the board, but especially those that are "fused" (like the now-defunct Nanofil or Ardent Gliss) or with high carrier counts. Leave a little extra on the braid tag--it won't hurt anything--and add a extra overhand knot or three to your FG knot. I also have to do like 40 wraps with Gliss to get it not to slip out on an FG, so if you're not 100% sure that it's the braid coming unraveled, this might be the real issue.

[dragon1]

All good advice...and rolling a small dab of superglue on the knot/braid will also help.

[Pete43]

thanks for the suggestions. I applied a touch of superglue yesterday, and will know tomorrow on the lake if it helps. A longer braid tag makes the problem much worse. Seaguar's new PE X8 is the braid in question. 12 lb is super thin, Casts wonderfully for unmatched distance with light lures, but the braid tag "fluffs" or even unravels after a few casts. Again, thanks for your responses. May just go back to 8 lb Seaguar smackdown...

[86 inches]

Lune Outdoors Knot Sense is way better than super glue. Check it out.

[dragon1]

If it's just the tag end that is fluffing, then CAREFULLY/SKILLFULLY burn the tag end down with a lighter.