by Dan Hanon » Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:26 pm
I recently learned the Yucatan knot, or at least a modified version. Some of the GT guides in southern Oman have been using it with excellent results over the last 10 years, so I started experimenting. Basically, tie a very short Bimini in the main line braid, maybe 2 inches. Then wrap the mono leader 5 times up the braid, then 3 times back down (just to aid in redirecting the mono knot back down when you tighten). Only then do you tuck the mono tag end through the last loop of the Bimini. Moisten, seat the coils and pull very tight with braid pullers or such. The Bimini loop will then be tucked underneath the mono coils with a fairly low profile knot. Reportedly, its very reliable, but you need to seat and tighten it well. Some anglers are using this for a very short mono shock leader outside of the guides to maximize casting distance. I've heard it called a reverse Albright, although this version only passes through the braid loop at the end. Anyway, it looks and sounds promising. I'm still perfecting my FG knot.....