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How to Tie a Braid to a Mono Co-authored by Kathy Sparrow, MA
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Tying a Double Uni Knot
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This article was co-authored by Kathy Sparrow, MA. Kathy Sparrow is a fly-fishing instructor and adventurer at heart. Kathy is the co-founder and previous manager of the Kingfisher Inn, a fly-fishing lodge on the Lower Laguna Madre in Texas. She is the author of "On the Mother Lagoon: Flyfishing and the Spiritual Journey" and "The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout” a novel conveying the feminine perspective of fly fishing. Kathy is also a Certified Canfield Trainer in Canfield Methodologies. She guides individuals through the process of embracing change by expressing confidence, awareness, and courage through the tools of writing, fly fishing, and intentional conversation. She has a MA in English with an emphasis in Literature and Cultural Studies from the University of Texas-Pan American. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 282,664 times.
When you want to tie braided fishing line to monofilament line, such as when you are connecting a mono leader to a braided main line, the best knot to use is a double uni knot. This knot is simple, fast to tie, and very strong. That being said, there are other ways to tie 2 lines of different diameters together that you may want to use in specific scenarios. For example, the Albright knot is popular when tying fly line to backing line for fly fishing because it slides easily through your reel guides.
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Method 1 Method 1 of 2:
Tying a Double Uni Knot
1 Lay the 2 lines parallel, overlapping the ends by about 6–8 in (15–20 cm). Lay the monofilament line on top and the braided line on the bottom so they run parallel in opposite directions. Overlap the ends by at least 6–8 in (15–20 cm) to give yourself plenty of line to work with.[1]XResearch source
The double uni knot is the simplest and fastest way to tie a braided line to a monofilament line. It’s also one of the most reliable knots you can use to join any 2 lines together.
Tip: This is the main knot you want to use to tie a braided line to a monofilament line. It will be sufficiently strong in 90% of fishing scenarios.
2 Create a loop about the size of your fist with the mono line. Loop the overlapped end of the monofilament line down and back over itself. Pull the end up and lay it across the parallel braided line.[2]XResearch source
It’s easiest to practice tying the knot with the lines lying on a table or other flat work surface.
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3 Wrap the end of the mono line loop 7-8 times around the parallel lines. Grab the end of the loop you just made and wrap it around both lines through the center of the loop. Pull the end of the mono line out of the loop after you wrap the lines 7-8 times so it is pointing the original direction it was going in before you created the loop.[3]XResearch source
Make sure you have enough line to pull on after wrapping it 7-8 times. If there isn’t enough slack, then start again with a bigger loop.
4 Make a loop with the braided line. Double the end of the braided line up and back over itself. Pull the end down across the parallel mono line.[4]XResearch source
Make sure you have left enough at the end of the loop to wrap it around the 2 parallel lines.
5 Wrap the end of the braided line loop 4-5 times around both lines. Take the end of the loop you made with the braided line and wrap it around both lines through the center of the loop. Pull the end of the braided line out of the loop in the original direction it was facing after 4-5 wraps.[5]XResearch source
If there isn’t enough line at the end of the loop to wrap it 4-5 times, then start over with a bigger loop. You can always cut off excess line later if you make it too big.
6 Pull both ends of the lines apart to tighten the knot. Grab both sides of the joined lines, 1 in each hand, and pull them slowly in opposite directions to cinch the knots closed. You will now have 2 uni knots right next to each other connecting the braided and mono lines tightly, hence the name double uni knot.[6]XResearch source
The double uni knot is about 90% sure to hold when tied properly.
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Using an Albright Knot
1 Make a loop at the end of the braided line. Double the braided line back over itself to create a loop. Make the loop at least 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) long so you have plenty to work with.[7]XResearch source
The albright knot is an alternative knot you can use to tie a braided line to a monofilament line. You can use it to tie any lines of 2 different diameters together.
Tip: This knot is a good choice to tie a fly line to the backing line for fly fishing because it slides easily through the guides of your reel if a fish pulls out enough line to reach the backing.
2 Slide the end of the mono line under and up through the loop. Grab the end of the mono line and pull it through the loop of the braided line. Pull enough through so that you will be able to wrap it 10 times.[8]XResearch source
Always make the loop with the thicker line and use the thinner line for wrapping.
3 Wrap the mono line 10 times around itself and the loop. Pass the end of the mono line under the loop. Wrap it around the looped braided line and itself, passing it under and around all 3 lines every time, until you have made 10 complete wraps.[9]XResearch source
If you don’t have enough line to wrap it 10 times, then start again and pull more of the mono line up through the loop this time.
4 Slide the end of the mono line back down through the loop. Push the tip of the mono line back down through the loop next to itself. Pull through the other side so you can grab both parallel sides of the line together.[10]XResearch source
You will now have joined the mono and braided lines and all that’s left to do is tighten them.
5 Pull both ends of the lines to tighten the knot. Grab the braided line in 1 hand and the mono line in the other. Slowly pull them apart to cinch the knot all the way tight.[11]XResearch source
Your 2 lines are now securely joined and you can trim off any excess line at the ends.
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Co-authored by: Kathy Sparrow, MA Fishing Instructor This article was co-authored by Kathy Sparrow, MA. Kathy Sparrow is a fly-fishing instructor and adventurer at heart. Kathy is the co-founder and previous manager of the Kingfisher Inn, a fly-fishing lodge on the Lower Laguna Madre in Texas. She is the author of "On the Mother Lagoon: Flyfishing and the Spiritual Journey" and "The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout” a novel conveying the feminine perspective of fly fishing. Kathy is also a Certified Canfield Trainer in Canfield Methodologies. She guides individuals through the process of embracing change by expressing confidence, awareness, and courage through the tools of writing, fly fishing, and intentional conversation. She has a MA in English with an emphasis in Literature and Cultural Studies from the University of Texas-Pan American. This article has been viewed 282,664 times. 47 votes - 76% Co-authors: 6Updated: January 27, 2026 Views: 282,664 Categories: Braids In other languages Czech Japanese
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Co-authored by: Kathy Sparrow, MA Fishing Instructor This article was co-authored by Kathy Sparrow, MA. Kathy Sparrow is a fly-fishing instructor and adventurer at heart. Kathy is the co-founder and previous manager of the Kingfisher Inn, a fly-fishing lodge on the Lower Laguna Madre in Texas. She is the author of "On the Mother Lagoon: Flyfishing and the Spiritual Journey" and "The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout” a novel conveying the feminine perspective of fly fishing. Kathy is also a Certified Canfield Trainer in Canfield Methodologies. She guides individuals through the process of embracing change by expressing confidence, awareness, and courage through the tools of writing, fly fishing, and intentional conversation. She has a MA in English with an emphasis in Literature and Cultural Studies from the University of Texas-Pan American. This article has been viewed 282,664 times. 47 votes - 76% Co-authors: 6 Updated: January 27, 2026 Views: 282,664 Categories: Braids In other languages Czech Japanese 
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1 Lay the 2 lines parallel, overlapping the ends by about 6–8 in (15–20 cm). Lay the monofilament line on top and the braided line on the bottom so they run parallel in opposite directions. Overlap the ends by at least 6–8 in (15–20 cm) to give yourself plenty of line to work with.[1] 
2 Create a loop about the size of your fist with the mono line. Loop the overlapped end of the monofilament line down and back over itself. Pull the end up and lay it across the parallel braided line.[2] 
3 Wrap the end of the mono line loop 7-8 times around the parallel lines. Grab the end of the loop you just made and wrap it around both lines through the center of the loop. Pull the end of the mono line out of the loop after you wrap the lines 7-8 times so it is pointing the original direction it was going in before you created the loop.[3] 
4 Make a loop with the braided line. Double the end of the braided line up and back over itself. Pull the end down across the parallel mono line.[4] 
5 Wrap the end of the braided line loop 4-5 times around both lines. Take the end of the loop you made with the braided line and wrap it around both lines through the center of the loop. Pull the end of the braided line out of the loop in the original direction it was facing after 4-5 wraps.[5] 
6 Pull both ends of the lines apart to tighten the knot. Grab both sides of the joined lines, 1 in each hand, and pull them slowly in opposite directions to cinch the knots closed. You will now have 2 uni knots right next to each other connecting the braided and mono lines tightly, hence the name double uni knot.[6] 
1 Make a loop at the end of the braided line. Double the braided line back over itself to create a loop. Make the loop at least 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) long so you have plenty to work with.[7] 
2 Slide the end of the mono line under and up through the loop. Grab the end of the mono line and pull it through the loop of the braided line. Pull enough through so that you will be able to wrap it 10 times.[8] 
3 Wrap the mono line 10 times around itself and the loop. Pass the end of the mono line under the loop. Wrap it around the looped braided line and itself, passing it under and around all 3 lines every time, until you have made 10 complete wraps.[9] 
4 Slide the end of the mono line back down through the loop. Push the tip of the mono line back down through the loop next to itself. Pull through the other side so you can grab both parallel sides of the line together.[10] 
5 Pull both ends of the lines to tighten the knot. Grab the braided line in 1 hand and the mono line in the other. Slowly pull them apart to cinch the knot all the way tight.[11] 
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