Fishing rod "shock leader knot "jamming" in the first guide

[MakoMike]

Use an albright knot or a double loop connection and the problem should disappear.

[derf]

ok , since i do a lot of 8&bait fishing ......
the one i'm using now (because it flows nice throw the levelwind on my wifes reels) is the 'slim beauty ' . i not even gonna try to describe it just gonna post a link to instructions http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/k...im_beauty.aspx

another good knot for shock leaders ...http://neilmackellow.sea-angler.org/knot6.html

and a neat knot tying site http://www.animatedknots.com/surgeon...g.jpg&Website=

hope this helps ...
derf