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I use braid and a 50 to 60 lb leader. For a long time I used the Albright til I broke my fingure then I found it hard to snug it up so I switched to opposing uni knots.
Some people build the rods with the first guide turned around so the single foot is facing backwards on the gathering guide, That eliminates the V where you are getting hung up.
Back when I had the nimbler fingers , I would do this.
Similar size diameter lines....blood knot
big difference in diameter like braid to a heavy mono leader...Albright
Running line to double line...Bimini
Now I just use the opposing uni's cause I don't want 100% knot strength. My leader knot will break before my braid running line. I also don't use a Polamar to tie on my jigs because That knot is too strong and means that when I snag the bottom I'll loose the whole leader instead of breaking off at the jig. Anyway the weakest knot is at the jig then the leader knot. I never want to break in the running line as its expensive and once the spool gets even a little below optimum , your casting distance goes to hell fast
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