shokleader

[the cod one]

best knot for leader to through level wind lads

 

[robbo1530]

Double grinner with a tapered shocka

 

[Nooo Fish]

I use a uni to uni knott. Goes through my akios level wind no bother.

 

[Stewart 1971]

Ditch the level wind and lay the line with your thumb. You will get the hang of it in no time and contrary to myth line lay doesn't have to be perfect (or anywhere near) as long as you retrieve under tension and your reel is running safe.

Any distance you might lose by running your reel a bit slower you will more than make back by losing the level wind.

 

[BAZACODBASHA]

100% agree with Stewart. Using a level wind on a multiplier for casting will greatly restrict your distance. Shock leaders are a must for power casting, so if you want to cast further dismantle the level wind system (very easy job) and practice casting without it, as in the last reply. If this isn't an option for you and you want to leave the level wind on, then why don't you ditch the shock leader and use heavier line straight through.
As for a leader knot, then I would recommend a tapered leader which can be cut to the same dimension as your main line. I then use a four turn blood knot trimmed right down. Others might not agree, but I have always found this very reliable.

 

[eddie t]

use a albright knot.

 

[onefortheroad]

you can also use a screwdriver and prise the levelwind open a bit , so the knot passes through better .

 

[Brashy]

Bimini twist all on my reels best knot in my opinion.

 

[dabcatcher]

i use an albright. must be one ofthe smallest leader knots you can get and has held on to some big fish.

 

[lys823]

Another problem I found using a levelwind is the leader knot ending up in the middle of the spool. Rough on the thumb when casting