Randall Bryett

Randall Bryett grew up on the Sunshine Coast of Australia with some the worlds best fishing around every corner. He has worked in many aspects of the fishing industry including chasing the Giant Black Marlin at the prestigious Lizard Island. He is a avid fly fisherman who likes to find his own path. When not traveling he resides in Northern California with his wife Kate and their adopted cats.

Published on 12/2/2008

While in Australia recently I was introduced to heavy duty popping and stick bait fishing by some of the best in the business. The Japanese fishing for Giant Trevally using large spinning outfits loaded with 80 -150 lb line braid which is rated by a PE number (PolyEthylene) it relates to line diameter not strength. Anyway the knots used to join the mono to the braid opened my eyes a little and I am going to post what is floating around on the internet here. The PR Connection, Mid Knot and GT knot are some of the names of these Chinese trap type knots. All involve a lighter and some a bobbin! Click full story to see all the steps.

Mid Knot

GT Knot

While in Australia recently I was introduced to heavy duty popping and stick bait fishing by some of the best in the business. The Japanese anglers fishing for Giant Trevally using large spinning outfits loaded with 80 -150 lb line braid which is rated by a PE number (PolyEthylene) it relates to line diameter not strength. Anyway the knots used to join the mono to the braid opened my eyes a little and I am going to post what is floating around on the internet here. The PR Connection, Mid Knot and GT knot are some of the names of these Chinese trap type knots. All involve a lighter and some a bobbin! Click full story to see all the steps.

Mid Knot

GT Knot