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Originally posted by DOUG KELLY:
take the rivers inlet knot, but instead of pulling it tight and trimming the loop and tag end, drop the hook or swivel through the loop and then pull it tight and all you trim is the tag end, the knot will not break, just make sure to pull evenly and snug up all lines, doug
Doug is right on. Here is the knot he described, only tied in mono. Just like he said there is only one tag end sticking out when you are done, not three!



If you really want to make this knot bulletproof, tie a bimini loop in the end of your superbraid, then tie the improved rivers inlet knot with the looped end. The knot you form will be extremely clean with NO tag end whatsoever! You will NEVER have to retie that connection until you dump your braid. Your mono leader will always break first when you hang up (assuming of course that the braided mainline is heavier than the mono or fluoro leader.
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