Cortland "toothy critter" knots

[Skipper]

I am gonna get back into jigging for pike in the daylight hours. Sunfish are starting to get old so it is time to change it up. I picked up the necessary components to get rigged up and decided to use Cortland Toothy Critter tie-able leader instead of my trusty 1x7 uncoated surfstrand.

What kind of knots do you guys use for this stuff?

I bought 15lb if it makes any difference. 

[campfindit2]

The Guy at the fly shop advised me to use an arbor knot. It work nice I was able to change flies with out cutting the line.

[Water Wolf]

I have used the Cortland Toothy Critter line in # 35lb test and used a Palomar knot to attach my swivel and snap. I then tighten it up by pulling on the tag end with pliers until snug.

WW

[Skipper]

Thanks. That was going to be my default, I'm glad to hear it works. How did you like the stuff?

[Water Wolf]

I have used it mostly for open water fishing, but found nothing wrong with it. It's nice that it's a bit more flexable and I feel might ad a bit more wiggle to the crank baits and spoons than a regular steel leader.

Trimming the tag end after tying it can be a bit tricky. I use some cutting sheers to cut it cleanly, but a good set of pliers with a cutting edge on it may work also.

WW

[gooseblaster49707]

all advise so far has been right on track. palomar knot. lots of spit. pull the tag end only. sharp sicssors to cut the curly line. leave a 1/4'' tag end after the cut.   much prefere fluorocarbon for a leader but, if you must use wire, this is the best of the ''other''.

[Skipper]

I was not expecting it to tie so hard!!

[gooseblaster49707]

ties hard for sure. lots of spit and a leatherman on the tag end.